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Department of Parks and Recreation
Reference: Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Mini-Grant Application to Adams County for an Amount Not to Exceed $3,270.00 for the Brighton Parks, Open Space, and Trails Map; and to Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign the Grant Application.
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Clint Blackhurst, Acting City Manager
Chontel Trujillo, Assistant City Manager of Operations
Prepared By: Gary Wardle, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mark Heidt, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Development
Date Prepared: July 23, 2017
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 $3,270.00 for the “Brighton Parks, Open Space, and Trails Map”; and to authorize the Acting City Manager to sign the Grant Application.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department, the City Hall Front Desk, the Brighton Recreation Center, the Eagle View Adult Center, and City staff working in the field have all had many requests for a fold-out map from Brighton residents. These requests are for a map that shows all of the City’s parks, open space, and trails. The residents of Brighton are active in the outdoors and the production of this map will allow individuals to better use the outdoor amenities that are within the City.
The total amount of the proposed Adams County Open Space Mini-Grant application is $6,540.00. The City’s match for this Project is $3,270.00 (50% of the total) for the design, artwork, text, printing 5,000 copies of a 25½ inch by 36 inch fold-out map, and shipping of the maps to the City of Brighton. This $3,270.00 (50% of the total) Adams County Open Space Mini-Grant funding will be used to produce, ship and purchase the maps.
In order to receive the Adams County Grant monies, the attached Resolution must be approved by City Council and included with the Grant Application. The Resolution authorizes the City to apply for Adams County Open Space Grant funding through the Mini-Grant Application, and authorizes the Acting City Manager to sign the Grant Application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Awarded Adams County Open Space Mini-Grant funds in the amount not to exceed $3,270.00 will be used for the “Brighton Parks, Open Space, and Trails Map”. This project includes design, artwork, text, printing 5,000 copies of a 25½ inch by 36 inch fold-out map, and shipping of the maps to the City.
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 Acting City Manager to sign the Mini-Grant Application with Adams County Open Space in an amount not to exceed $3,270.00 for the “Brighton Parks, Open Space, and Trails Map”.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
• Approve the Resolution, or
• Deny the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution