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Department of Parks and Recreation
Reference: Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application to Adams County for an Amount Not to Exceed $327,600.00 for the “Colorado Park Enhancement Project”; and to Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Grant Application.
To: Kenneth J. Kreutzer and Members of City Council
Through: Philip A. Rodriguez, City Manager
Prepared By: Gary Wardle, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mark Heidt, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Development
Date Prepared: January 7, 2018
PURPOSE
A Resolution authorizing the City of Brighton to submit to Adams County Open Space an Active Grant Application requesting grant funding in the amount not to exceed $327,600.00 for the “Colorado Park Enhancement Project”; and to authorize the City Manager to sign the grant application.
BACKGROUND
Colorado Park is one of the oldest parks within Brighton. The playground is at the end of its life expectancy and has some safety concerns. The basketball court needs to be demolished and a new court built due to aging and safety concerns. Colorado Park has no off-street parking, which is needed for park users and youth sports teams that practice at the park. The park does not connect by trail to the Colorado Front Range Trail that is immediately west of the park. Also, a park information sign is needed for this park. The projects will include all design work for the enhancements.
The total cost for the “Colorado Park Enhancement Project” is estimated at $595,600.00. This Adams County Grant Application project is the combination of both this grant request and City’s matching funds. This Adams County Open Space Active Grant Application funding request of $327,600.00 (55% of total) will match to the City’s cash match of $268,000.00 (45% of total). The 2018 Parks and Recreation Capital budget has funds allocated to construct improvements to Colorado Park.
Attached is a Resolution authorizing the staff to apply for an Adams County Open Space Grant to provide funding for the enhancement to Colorado Park. The Adams County Open Space Grant funding will be through the Active Grant Application, and authorizes the City Manager to sign the Grant Application. The City Attorney has reviewed the Resolution.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Awarded Adams County Open Space Active Grant Application funds of $327,600.00 will be used for the “Colorado Park Enhancement Project”. The City will budget a match of $268,000.00 in the 2019 Recreation Capital Budget. The total project is $595,600.00.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Resolution authorizing Staff to submit an Adams County Open Space Active Grant Application requesting grant funding in an amount not to exceed $327,600.00 for the “Colorado Park Enhancement Project”; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Grant Application.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
• Approve the Resolution, or
• Deny the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution.