Outreach for Carver County's regional parks and trails system (year 2 of 2)
Provide the resources to improve Carver County's outreach abilities for park areas and recreation programs.
Jurisdiction-wide
Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$16,584,000$18,891,000
(a) $16,584,000 the first year and $18,891,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used only to fund the list of projects approved by the elected representatives of each of the metropolitan parks implementing agencies. Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts approved by each elected body. Any funds remaining after completion of the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.
(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the funds are used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.
(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section shall give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.
Record and report material created, number and type of events attended or services facilitated, and number of contacts made with the public.
Helped our fully funded two direct postcard mailers to County residents showcasing park services, information, & opportunities and two newspaper insert promotional flyers. Funded a seasonal Marketing & Communications Specialist. Funded more than 350 hours of seasonal instructors. Funded the planning and implementation for a new community outreach program. Partially funded the purchase of a 24' 11 person voyageur canoe used for outdoor recreation services and programming.