HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-180 Resolution accepting donation from Forbes Mercy for the purchase and installation of an Outdoor Gym at Chesterley Park and to fund other programs and servicesA RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-180
authorizing the City of Yakima to accept a donation from Forbes Mercy in
the sum of $115,000 for use in purchasing and installing an outdoor
exercise gym at Chesterley Park and to be used for other programs and
services.
WHEREAS, the City owns Chesterley Park, located at 3800 River Road, Yakima, WA;
WHEREAS, A donation from Forbes Mercy in the sum of One Hundred Fifteen, Thousand
Dollars ($115,000.00) to purchase and install outdoor exercise gym equipment at Chesterley
Park; and to be used for other services and programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interests of its
residents to accept the donation, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the donation from Forbes Mercy to be used to
purchase and install the outdoor exercise gym equipment at Chesterley Park and other
programs and services.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of December 2025,
ATTEST:
osalinda Ibarra, C
Patricia Byers, Maor
Item No. 7.E.
For Meeting of: December 9, 2025
ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of $115,000 from
Forbes Mercy for the purchase and installation of an Outdoor Gym at
Chesterley Park and to fund other programs and services
SUBMITTED BY:Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
* Ken Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Manager
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
A donation from Forbes Mercy has been given in the amount of $115,000 for the purchase and installation of
outdoor exercise gym equipment at Chesterley Park and other programs and services. The donation is over
$50,000 and requires acceptance by City Council. The exercise area will consist of various non-moving
equipment for park users to access for various types of physical fitness exercises. Park Maintenance staff will
assist with the installation. The proposed plan and equipment drawings have been enclosed for City Council
review. The equipment is stationary and durable and will not create additional operating cost.
In addition to the outdoor gym equipment, Mr. Mercy has indicated that he would like the additional funds to
pay for items such as the domestic water for the irrigation at Tahoma Cemetery, Youth Sports activities, funds
to assist with the cost for the flowers in downtown Yakima, the Fourth of July fireworks, etc. He has challenged
the community to match his to assist in paying for these other programs and services that have been recently
eliminated from the Parks & Recreation Division and the General Fund. Mr. Mercy is planning to speak in
Public Comment.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution_Outdoor Exercise Equipment
XY Plan Yakima .pdf
Equip. Drawing K-001.pdf
Equip. Drawing K-008.pdf
Equip. Drawing K-023.pdf
Equip. Drawing K-028.pdf
Equip. Drawing K-032.pdf
Equip. Drawing K-033.pdf
Equip. Drawing K-035.pdf