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 Three Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars ($322,358.00) for the Speer Canal Trail Project; Authorizing the City's Matching Obligation of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000.00); and a Partner Match from Brookfield Residential of One Hundred Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Seven Dollars ($102,357.00); 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 $322,358.00 for the Speer Canal Trail; authorizing the City's matching obligation of $220,000.00; and a partner match from Brookfield Residential of $102,357.00; and authorizing the Acting City Manager to sign and execute the Grant Agreement.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
Facilities, Amenities, and Open Space
Safe, Active and Engaged Community
Supportive, Sustainable Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Speer Canal Trail is located on the east side of the City, in an area where large residential growth is occurring. To meet future Brighton resident needs, a north to south trail is needed within this area. The Speer Canal Trail will be a key linkage of trail within the City's Circular Trail. The Parks and Recreation Department Staff, over the past two years, has been meeting with FRICO (Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company) and the land owners in the Speer Canal Trail project area.
The total cost for the Speer Canal Trail is estimated at $644,715.00....
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