HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-77 CCRMember Lawrence -Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-77
RESOLUTION DECLARING JULY AS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH IN
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this
country, including the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation promotes health and wellness, improving the physical
and mental health of people who live near parks; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation promotes time spent in nature, which positively
impacts mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and
alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimers; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for
popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to
promote active lifestyles; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services
and education; and
WHEREAS park and recreation programming and education activities, such as out- of -
school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to
childhood development; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation increases a community's economic prosperity through
increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the
attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation is fundamental to the environmental well-being of our
community; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our
communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; and
WHEREAS our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our
community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and
recreate outdoors; and
WHEREAS the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and
Recreation Month; and
WHEREAS the City of Brooklyn Center recognizes the benefits derived from parks
and recreation resources.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY City Council that July is recognized as.
Park and Recreation Month in the City of Brooklyn Center.
July 8 2024
Date
ATTEST:
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Jerzak
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.