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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8531RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SPONSOR THE PUEBLO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOARD OF OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo agrees to sponsor and submit the Pueblo Zoological Society's grant applications to the State Board of Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, the Zoo's proposed projects have been identified as pilot projects in the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Strategic Plan; and BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION l The grant application is for the Pueblo Zoological Society's Enhancement of Existing and Development of New Exhibits Focusing on Local, Indigenous Wildlife at the Pueblo Zoo project and is requesting $70,900 from LOCO. SECTION 2 A copy of the grant applications are on file at the City of Pueblo's Department of Planning and Development. SECTION 3 The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver said applications on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. INTRODUCED: September 28, 1998 BY: Corinne Koehler CCOUNCIL PERSON APPROVED: &, ," • �" PRESI OF CITY COUNCIL 1 ATTESTED BY: TY CLERK A,0 W 853/ Council Agenda TITLE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SPONSOR THE PUEBLO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOARD OF OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME AGENDA ITEM # DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DATE: September 28.1998 ISSUE: Should City Council sponsor and submit the Pueblo Zoological Society's grant application to the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund? BACKGROUND: The Pueblo Zoological Society has asked the City to sponsor the re- submittal of their grant application for the Enhancement of Existing and Development of New Exhibits Focusing on Local Ind genous Wildlife at the Pueblo Zoo project. The City sponsored this same grant application last year (Resolution No. 8199), but did not receive funding from GOCO. GOCO has encouraged the Zoo to resubmit the grant application this year. The proposed project will enhance environmental education in Pueblo County by creating an exhibit of bison, elk, and wild turkeys with the installation of interactive graphic displays at the Pueblo Zoo. The exhibit will also include a wildlife interpretive area which will be housed in a teepee. In addition, there will be three other interpretative displays located in other parts of the Zoo focusing on the local amphibians, reptiles, insects, and plant identification. The grant request is for $70,900 with a $17,800 cash match and a $21,500 in -kind match, totaling a $110,200 project. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The administration duties of the grant application and contract will be provided by the City of Pueblo's Department of Planning and Development staff. The Pueblo Zoological Society is not requesting the City to contribute cash funds for matching this project. Pueblo Zoological Society 3455 Nuckolls Avenue Pueblo, CO 81005 -1234 l awwti +a dw PUEBLO zoo Phone: (719) 561 -1452 Fax: (719) 561 -8686 Cathy Garcia, President Pueblo City Council City Hall Pueblo, CO 81003 Dear Council President Garcia: �.. s AU G 31 199 �' i CITY MAUAGER'S !� OFFICE On August 11, 1997, Council passed Resolution No. 8199 pretaining to sponsorship of a grant proposal from the Zoological Society to the State Board of Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund. Entitled "Enhancement of Existing and Development of New Exhibits Focusing on Local, Indigenous Wildlife at the Pueblo Zoo," this grant proposal sought funding for graphic displays on insects, plants, and reptiles of Pueblo County as well as renovations to the existing Bison /Elk exhibit at the Zoo. Unfortunately, the grant was not funded. The Society wishes to resubmit this application in the upcoming Local Government and Outdoor Recreation grant program. These projects are among the pilot projects recommended by the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Master Plan. We are working with the City Planning Department on developing the proposal, and they will be contacting you regarding a Council resolution. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to make the Zoo a source of pride for its owners - the citizens of Pueblo. Sincerely, Jonnene McFarland Executive Director CC: City Planning /Steven Meier UP 7 11998 A ZJIL AMERICAN ZW AND AQUARIUM ASSociATIoN