IN HR0040

Celebrates the 35th anniversary of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, established August 20, 1991, to serve residents of the City of Carmel and Clay Township

Recognizes national accreditations including CAPRA accreditation since 2014, American Camp Association accreditation since 2022, and National Gold Medal Awards in 2014 and 2020

Manages 18 parks, five greenway trail networks, and over 700 acres of parkland with an estimated 5.7 million annual visitors

Provides over 2,700 recreation programs annually serving 170,000 participants, plus Extended School Enrichment programs for 2,100 youth across 11 elementary schools

Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Director and CEO Michael Klitzing for distribution