HomeMy WebLinkAboutScout Project BrochureInside front flapProcess:
1. Scout submits Scout Project form to Parks
& Recreation Department.
2. Scout meets with Parks & Recreation
Director, or designee to discuss project scope,
timeline and location.
3. Scout presents project to Parks
Commission at a regular meeting for review
and recommendation.
4. Project proceeds only after approval from
Parks & Recreation Director.
Guidelines:
1. Projects must be fully funded and volunteer
labor arranged for by Scout Candidate.
2. Project must meet a public park need and
be compatible with other uses of the park in
which it is placed.
3. Project location determined by Parks &
Recreation Director. Location approval based
upon:
a. Safety considerations for park users.
b. Access for continued maintenance.
c. Access for use by public.
d. Integration with existing and planned
park amenities.
e. Integration with overall park facility mas-
ter plan.
f. Availability of parking, if applicable to
project.
4. Project construction plans must meet all
applicable City building codes.
5. Projects must not create a safety hazard in
a park.
6. Construction materials must be approved
by Parks Superintendent or designee and
must be of a quality/grade similar to other
structures with the park system.
7. Utility locates must be made and marked
before excavation or digging takes place.
8. The Parks & Recreation Department may
take pictures of project, scout and volunteers
for use in City publications and social media
outlets.
“Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful committed citizens can
change the world. Indeed, it is the
only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
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Iowa City Parks & Recreation
Scout Project
Guidelines
Scout Project Application
Date of Application: __________________________ Program: Girl Scouts Boy Scouts
Scout Name: _______________________________ Phone: ___________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________ Troop #: __________________________
Adult Parent/Advisor: ________________________ Phone: ___________________________
Troop Leader:______________________________ Phone: ___________________________
Title of Project: _____________________________ Scout Award sought: ________________
Describe Project (Attach sketch or photos, if possible.) ________________________________
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Project location: ______________________________________________________________
Why did you choose this location? ________________________________________________
Anticipated cost of project? ______________________________________________________
How do you plan to raise the money for this project? __________________________________
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Project timeline: (When do you need to have it complete?) _____________________________
Will this project require on-going maintenance after completion? If so, describe: ____________
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