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Department of Parks and Recreation
Reference: Resolution Approving the Submittal of a Grant Application to Adams County for an amount not to exceed $4,600.00 for the Carmichael Park Tree Planting Project, and to Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Grant Application.
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Manuel Esquibel, City Manager
Prepared By: Gary Wardle, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mark Heidt, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Date Prepared: January 7, 2015
PURPOSE
A Resolution authorizing the City of Brighton to submit to Adams County Open Space, an Open Space Mini-Grant Application requesting grant funding in the amount not to exceed $4,600.00 for the "Carmichael Park Tree Planting Project"; and to authorize the City Manager to sign the Grant Application.
BACKGROUND
The Carmichael Park Master Plan shows trees that need to be planted on the east side of the park (presently "cover" grass on a berm), just west of the Libretto Apartments. At the time of the park construction funding was not available for the planting of the trees in this area. Two volunteer groups in Brighton have expressed interest in completing a tree planting project within Carmichael Park. Due to the huge success of previous planting projects within Brighton and upon funding through this Adams County Open Space Mini-Grant application, the Parks Section of the Parks and Recreation Department will work with the community volunteers to plant 35 trees on the berm on the east side of Carmichael Park.
The total amount of the proposed Carmichael Park Tree Planting Project is $7,670.00. The City's match for this Project is $3,070.00 (40 % of the total) for the purchase of a portion of the 35 trees and in-kind labor to plant the trees. The in-kind labor will come from volunteers and staff and amounts to $1,530.00 of the $3,070.00. The remaining $1,540.00 will be a cash match from the City. This $4,600.00 (60% of the total) Adams County Open Space Mini-Grant funding will be used to purchase the remaining trees. (Adams County Open Space "Active Mini-Grant" projects must have a municipal match of 40% or greater.)
In order to receive the Adams County Grant monies, the attached Resolution must be approved by City Council and signed by the Mayor prior to submitting the Grant Application. The Grant Application must be submitted prior to Monday, February 2nd. The Resolution authorizes the City Manager to sign the Grant Application.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Awarded Adams County Open Space Mini-Grant funds in the amount not to exceed $4,600.00 will be used for the "Carmichael Park Tree Planting Project". The 2015 Budget included the Parks and Recreation Department's cash match.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve the Resolution authorizing Staff to submit an Adams County Open Space Mini-Grant Application, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Mini-Grant Application with Adams County Open Space in an amount not to exceed $4,600.00 for the "Carmichael Park Tree Planting Project".
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
· Approve the Resolution, or
· Not approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution