Department of Parks and Recreation
Reference: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, Authorizing the Grant Agreement with Adams County for Grant Funding in the Amount Not to Exceed One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,750,000.00) for the Morimitsu Farm Acquisition; Authorizing the City's Matching Obligation of One Million Two Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Dollars ($1,239,000.00); and a Partner Match from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00); and Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Sign and Execute the Grant Agreement.
To: Mayor Gregory Mills, Mayor Pro Tem J.W. Edwards, and Members of City Council
Through: Marv Falconburg, Acting City Manager
Prepared By: Gary Wardle, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mark Heidt, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Development
Date Prepared: December 6, 2019
PURPOSE
A Resolution authorizing the Grant Agreement with Adams County for grant funding in the amount not to exceed $1,750,000.00 for the Morimitsu Farm Acquisition; authorizing the City's matching obligation of $1,239,000.00; and a partner match from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) of $750,000.00; and authorizing the Acting City Manager to sign and execute the Grant Agreement.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
Facilities, Amenities, and Open Space
Supportive, Sustainable Infrastructure
Strong Regional Relationships and Partnerships
BACKGROUND
The "Morimitsu Farm Acquisition" is a farmland acquisition in the Historic Splendid Valley located in south Brighton. The Parks and Recreation Department Staff and Conservation Trust have been meeting with the land owner of this farmland property. The Splendid Valley District Plan shows this property within the boundary of the District.
The total cost for the Morimitsu Farm Acquisition is estimated at $3,739,000.00. This acquisition project is the combination of this grant request, GOCO matching grant funding, and the City's matching fun...
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