Areas of Focus: Basic education and literacy, Economic and community development
Activity Type:
Community Development: General
Summary: Bricks for a Rotary Rest Park on the Greenbelt, a major pathway along the Boise River and a major community asset.
This project will provide a Rotary Rest Park on the last stretch of the Greenbelt, a non-motorized pathway that follows the Boise River. The project is being completed through a partnership between Rotary, the Idaho Department of Transportation, and the City of Boise.
The Greenbelt is a major community asset in the greater Treasure Valley. It is intended to connect Eagle, Garden City and Boise Cities; extending beyond the cities to Luck Peak Reservoir Dam and Park. The Greenbelt pathway is used for environmental and water education; health and exercise; and as an alternate route for foot, bike and wheelchair transportation that is away from major highways and intersections.
The Greenbelt is used by people across District 5400, local residence and visitors alike. It supports education, walking, running, biking, fishing, and more. When completed the Greenbelt will connect more than 6 major parks, Boise Watershed, multiple education facilities, and many community spaces.
The need for the Rotary Rest Park is significant. The last section of the Greenbelt to be completed, is on the edge of downtown, surrounded by commercial businesses, at a significant intersection of two highways (Boise Connector and Chinden). Because this section of the Greenbelt is not yet completed/connected, users have to exit the Greenbelt at this location, navigate through the commercial area, then re-enter the Greenbelt pathway on the other side, crossing a multiple-lane highway. This particular project will provide paver bricks for the Rotary Rest Area at the point where the Greenbelt is completed and connected. This will be a place to rest along this new section of Greenbelt that is a safe distance away from the traffic of the intersection and the commercial businesses in the area.
The Rotary Rest Park, when completed, will have Rotary recognition and give the users a peaceful, safe place to rest as the navigate the many miles of Greenbelt pathway.
Addendum to Project Description (added after the project was signed)
This project will replace 7 park signs, one steel/powder coated picnic table with four seats, and one trash bin at the River Pointe Park on the Boise River Greenbelt.
Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.
Your grant application for brick pavers for the Greenbelt has received preliminary approval with a reduced DDF contribution of $3,750. If you wish to go forward with your project, please change the financing to reflect this, also adjusting cash contributions or the total. To do this, cancel the signature process (description tab – admin.) and adjust your financing to reflect the changes, and then send again for signatures. YOU MUST DO THIS BY AUG. 30, 2015, OR WE WILL ASSUME YOU NO LONGER WANT THIS GRANT, and the money will be given to another club. Your revised project will be reviewed by the district for final approval. If you have questions or need help, call Cari Kaster at (208) 539-1519 (208) 308-5617.
19-Jul-15
System Entry
Signature Process cancelled by user.
19-Jul-15
System Entry
Project reverted to "Published".
19-Jul-15
System Entry
Project is now "Fully Pledged".
19-Jul-15
System Entry
Project sent for club signatures.
19-Jul-15
System Entry
Project signed by Janice Fulkerson.
20-Jul-15
System Entry
Project signed by David Thornton.
26-Jul-15
System Entry
Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
25-Aug-15
System Entry
Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
6-Mar-16
by Janice Fulkerson
Two different brick designs have been secured for the greenbelt project. A 4x8 using Endicott bricks; this brick will allow for up to lines of text; and a 12x12 brick that will be for rotary clubs to purchase and include the rotary wheel. 147 Endicott bricks have been purchased and fundraising is underway.
8-May-16
by Janice Fulkerson
Another payment made to Fund Raisers Ltd. for the the purchase of bricks. As stated in the grant, Boise Metro is working with Boise City and Idaho Transportation on the Greenbelt expansion project. Construction is currently taking place to expand the Greenbelt and the bricks have been purchased specifically for the Rotary Rest Stop in the new section. $1,500 in bricks purchased.
14-May-16
by Janice Fulkerson
Brick purchase completed for Rotary Greenbelt Rest Stop for the 2015-2016 year. Receipts and final report submitted.
14-May-16
System Entry
Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
17-May-16
by Marianne Barker
Janice - Couple of things: Have the brick pavers been installed? Until then, the project isn't completed. Also, when writing a final report the revenue column must match the expense column. Your report will need to be rewritten eliminating "in-kind" volunteer hours etc. I've returned the project to paid status awaiting your response. Please call me to discuss: 208 308-5617
17-May-16
System Entry
Project reverted to 'Paid' status.
5-Dec-16
by Janice Fulkerson
This project is still ongoing and very active. Boise Metro Rotary is actively working with the City of Boise Parks department through each phase of the project and implementation. This project has not been dropped, yet is a multi-phase project.
4-Jan-17
by Marianne Barker
Heads up that the project needs to be completed by July 9, 2017. District grant projects are restricted by The Rotary Foundation to 2 years in length.
24-Apr-17
by Janice Fulkerson
This project is to replace 6 park signs, one steel/powder coated picnic table with four seats, and one trash bin at the River Pointe Park on the Boise River Greenbelt. The 25 miles of Greenbelt is accessible to the public, provides scenic views, wildlife habitat, serves innumerable cyclists, walkers, skaters, birders, runners and relaxers from all walks of life. It serves as an alternative transportation route for commuters to work and shopping. River Pointe Park was originally developed by Rotarians and has been maintained by Rotarians annually since it was developed. In addition to being weekly users of the Greenbelt, Club members from Boise Metro Rotarians maintain benches, rest stops, shelters along the Greenbelt annually. This project will be completed in July 2017.
24-May-17
by Bob Rose
I have audited this project. On your Final Report, I am requiring that the List of sources and expenditures must equal $6,400. I am requiring you to remove the $4,800 for volunteer hours and city resources of $14,400. In the volunteer text you may add the number of hours if you wish to do. Also, you did not select Report when you submitted your Final Report. When you correct your Final Report, you need to make sure to show the project Reported. Then I will approve your Final Report because the Final Report was submitted by the May 15th deadline.
29-Jul-17
by Janice Fulkerson
Final report, receipts, and project photos uploaded to close grant #P-927
29-Jul-17
by Janice Fulkerson
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
31-Jul-17
by Marianne Barker
The revised project described in history log of 24-Apr-2017 has been reported and is ready for audit.
8-Aug-17
by Bob Rose
I have audited this project and approve it.
9-Aug-17
by Marianne Barker
System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.
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