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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8656RESOLUTION NO. 8656 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND RELATING TO THE PUEBLO SKATEBOARD PARK PROJECT - PHASE II - AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports the Pueblo Skateboard Park; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo has received a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado to fund the Pueblo Skateboard Park project, subject to the execution of a grant agreement; and BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION 1. The agreement dated December 14, 1998, between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, for the Pueblo Skateboard Park project, a copy of which is attached hereto (except a copy of the City's complete grant application which is on file in the office of the City Clerk) having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The President of City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver said agreement 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. 64Mo1[0P►[c1 Funds in the amount of $50,000, Conservation Trust Fund Account No. 002- 1999 -306- 000- 040 -1125, are hereby appropriated, budgeted and irrevocable pledged to meet the City of Pueblo's financial obligations of the Contract. SECTION 4. The resolution will become effective upon final passage. INTRODUCED March 22, 1999 BY: Al Gurule Councilperson APPROVED: � O President of the Council ATTEST: �Ra -- - - V--k Council Agenda TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND RELATING TO THE PUEBLO SKATEBOARD PARK PROJECT - PHASE it - AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AGENDA ITEM # DATE: MARCH 22.1999 ISSUE: Should the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Pueblo and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for Phase II improvements at the Pueblo Skateboard Park and authorize the President of Council to execute the agreement? BACKGROUND: The City will be committing to construct Phase II improvements to the Pueblo Skateboard Park at City Park. The City has received a grant from the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, Local Government program, in the amount of $75,000 for the project. Improvement include: points of access; staging area with seating; approximately 10,000 S.F. of flat concrete work; several skateboard obstacles; lighting; signage; and landscaping. The project is estimated to be completed within one year. The estimated budget for the project is $153,000, which includes the following funding sources: $ 75,000 Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund $ 50,000 City of Pueblo $ 25,000 Pueblo County (see following note.J $ 3,000 Pueblo Skate Park Association $153,000 TOTAL COST (NOTE: A request has been made to Pueblo County for $25,000; however, to date, the funds have not been approved by the County Commissioners.) RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City of Pueblo will receive a $75,000 payment from Great Outdoors Colorado upon the completion of the project. The City's $50,000 cash match will come from the Conservation Trust Fund, Account No. 002 - 1999- 306 -000- 040 -1125. The County's and the Pueblo Skate Park Association funds will be received once construction has begun. The project must be maintained by the City, or it's successors, for at least 25 years. Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement GRANT AGREEMENT PROJECT: Name: Pueblo Skateboard Park Completion Date: Prior to June 1, 2000 Contract Number: 9255 PARTIES TO AGREEMENT: Board: The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Address: 303 East 17 Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80203 Telephone: (303) 863 -7522 Grantee: City of Pueblo Address: 211 East'D' Street Pueblo, CO 81002 -1427 Telephone: (719) 543 -6006 Contact Name: Steven Meier Contact Title: Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Development Date: December 14, 1998 CONTEXT OF AGREEMENT: A. The Board is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, created by Article XXVII of the Colorado Constitution, adopted at the November, 1992 General Election. The Constitution appropriates a portion of the net proceeds of the Colorado Lottery to the Board and directs the Board to invest those proceeds in the State's parks, wildlife, open space and recreational resources. B. In 1994, the Board created a statewide grant program, pursuant to which eligible entities could apply for grants for Local Government Parks and Outdoor Recreation to which Grantee responded with a detailed application (the "Project Application "). C. Grantee submitted a Project Application to the Board which contemplates the execution of the project entitled and described above (the "Project "), a copy of which is incorporated by reference and attached as Appendix A. Project 9255 Page 1 Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement D. The Board approved Grantee's Project Application on October 2, 1998, subject to the execution of a detailed Grant Agreement the conditions of which are set forth herein. E. Grantee anticipates that the Project described in the Project Application will be substantially completed no later than June 1, 2000. F. Grantee has undertaken responsibility for obtaining the match (funds and in -kind contributions) described in the project application. G. The parties intend this document to be the detailed Grant Agreement (the "Agreement ") required by the Board. The Grantee shall carry out the project in accordance with this Agreement and a work program to be approved by the Executive Director of the Board pursuant to this agreement. AGREEMENT The parties agree as follows: 1. Grant and Project The Board hereby grants to Grantee the sum not to exceed $75,000, subject to the terms of this Agreement. These funds shall be used by Grantee solely to complete the project described in Grantee's Project Application as approved by the Board. Grantee hereby agrees to use its best efforts to complete the project. 2. Proi ct scope The Project, Pueblo Skateboard Park, as described in the Project Application, will not be materially modified by the Grantee without the written approval of the Executive Director of the Board. In multi -phase projects this Agreement only pertains to the identified phase of the project, and not the project as a whole. 3. Information to be provided upon execution of this Aareement NO FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED BY THE BOARD UNLESS AND UNTIL THE GRANTEE FURNISHES THE BOARD WITH THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THIS AGREEMENT. Prior to execution of this Agreement, Grantee will submit the following information to the Board's staff: a. A resolution adopted by the governing body of the Grantee authorizing the execution of this agreement and approving its terms and conditions (which will be attached to the Agreement as Appendix C); Project 9255 Page 2 Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement b. A detailed Work Plan and Budget for this Project. Grantee hereby agrees to promptly submit all material revisions to their Work Plan and Budget. As provided further below, the Board reserves the right at any stage of the Project to withhold funding if (i) modifications to the Project are so substantial as to make it, in the Board's reasonable judgment, substantially different in quality or kind from that approved by the Board, or (ii) there have been delays in the implementation of the Project which, in the Board's reasonable judgment, make the Project impracticable; C. Written evidence that all permits and approvals necessary to the completion of the project under applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations have been obtained; and d. Plans for the erection of signs and placards for the Project, as provided in Section 10(d) below. 4. Disbursement of Funds Prior to the payment by the Board at the completion of the Project, a. The Grantee must provide the Board: (1) Written assurance the Project has been substantially completed according to the work plan and budget, along with Project Expenditure Documentation detailed in Appendix B (the "Project Expenditure Documentation "), and reports as noted above to support this claim; (2) Written assurance that no material modifications or delays have been made or experienced (or the Board has been advised of the modifications or delays and has elected to continue to participate in the funding of the Project); (3) Written assurance that matching funding has been received as outlined in the Project Expenditure Documentation (Appendix B) (or the status of efforts to secure matching funding has been disclosed to Board staff and it has been found to be satisfactory); and (4) Written assurance that the representations made to the Board in the Project Application continue to be true (or, if there have been any material changes, the Board has been advised of such changes and has assented to them). b. The Board will release funding subject to the following conditions: (1) Funding may only be used for fixed assets, including land acquisition, construction of new facilities, and enlargement or renovation of existing facilities. Funding may not be used to pay for maintenance costs, design costs, administrative costs (such as salaries associated with administering the grant, office supplies, telephone, or travel expenses), non -fixed assets (such as athletic equipment), or any other costs deemed to be ineligible by the Board. Project 9255 Page 3 Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement (2) Disbursement shall be made on the basis of costs incurred. A reduction in total project cost or grantee's matching funding may cause a proportional reduction in the grant award. (3) Full payment of the contract amount will be made upon substantial completion of the Project, and submission and approval of the Project Expenditure Documentation and the information required by paragraphs 3 (Information to be provided upon execution of this Agreement) and 4 (Disbursement of Funds). (4) Grantee shall submit a written request for reimbursement as outlined in the Project Expenditure Documentation within 180 days of Project Completion. Projects are considered completed when all anticipated land has been acquired, facilities or trails built. Failure to submit the request for reimbursement within the specified time period may result in reduction or loss of grant dollars even if there are undisbursed amounts remaining in the grant. 5. Waiver The Executive Director may waive one or more of the obligations in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Agreement, or may require performance of one or more of these obligations subsequent to disbursement. 6. Pro'e� ct operation and maintenance Grantee agrees: a. Grantee or its successor will operate and maintain the Project facilities in a reasonable state of repair for the purposes specified in the Project Application for at least 25 years, in accordance with generally accepted standards in the parks /recreation/wildlife community. The parties understand and agree that the Board shall not be liable for any cost of such maintenance, management or operation. b. Grantee will, upon request, provide the Board with the operating and maintenance costs of the Project, and give the Board appropriate information concerning the use of the Project by the public and the impact of the Project. 7. Compliance with reeulatory requirements and federal and state mandates. The Grantee hereby assumes responsibility for compliance with all regulatory requirements in all applicable areas, including but not limited to nondiscrimination, worker safety, local labor preferences, preferred vendor programs, equal employment opportunity, use of competitive bidding, and other similar requirements. To the extent permitted by law, the Grantee will indemnify the Board from any liability for any failure to comply with any such applicable requirements. 8. Public access Grantee agrees, for itself and its successors in interest, to allow reasonable access to the members of the public to the Project. 9. Nondiscrimination During the performance of this agreement, the Grantee and its contractors shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age or sex. The Grantee and its contractors shall ensure Project 9255 Page 4 Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. 10. Publicity and Project Information Grantee agrees: a. Grantee shall acknowledge Board funding in all publicity issued by it concerning the Project; b. Grantee shall cooperate with the Board in preparing public information pieces; C. Grantee shall give the Board the right and opportunity to use information gained from the Project; d. Grantee shall erect a sign at a visible location on the Project site acknowledging the assistance of Great Outdoors Colorado and the Colorado Lottery. Such signs can be obtained through Great Outdoors Colorado, or the Board will provide reproducible samples of its logo to the Grantee for custom signs. If a custom sign is desired, plans describing the number, design, placement, and wording of signs and placards shall be submitted to the Board for review and approval prior to completion of the Project. Final payment may be withheld by the Board pending placement of signage in the manner approved by the Board; e. Grantee shall give the Board 30 -day notice of and opportunity to participate in Project dedications; f. Grantee shall give timely notice of the Project, its inauguration, significance, and completion to the local members of the Colorado General Assembly, members of the board of county commissioners of the county or counties in which the Project is located, as well as to other appropriate public officials; and g. Grantee shall provide quality photographs or slides of the project ZD upon completion if requested by Great Outdoors Colorado. 11. Audits and Accountiniz Grantee shall maintain standard financial accounts, documents, and records relating to the use, management, and operation of the Project. The accounts, documents, and records related to the Project shall be retained by the Grantee for five (5) years following the date of disbursement of funds under this Agreement. The Board, or its designated agent, shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to the Grantee, to audit the books and records of Grantee which pertain to the Project and to the use and disposition of Board funds. The Grantee may use any accounting system which follows the guidelines of "Generally Accepted Accounting Practices" published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 12. Withdrawal of Board funding The Board may withdraw its approval of funding to the Grantee and cease funding of the Project if, in its sole discretion, it determines conditions have occurred which fundamentally change the expectations of the parties or which make the grant infeasible or impractical. Project 9255 Page MAR 08 '99 14:07 FR GOCO 303 863 7517 TO 17195439572 P.03iO3 Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement 13. Grantee's inability to complete Project If the Grantee determines with reasonable probability that the Project will not or cannot be completed as reflected in the Project Application the Grantee will promptly so advise the Board, and cooperate in good faith with respect to alternative solutions to the problem before any further funds are advanced. 14. Inspection Throughout the term of this Agreement, the Board shall have the right to inspect the Project area to ascertain compliance with this Agreement. 15. Governmental Immunity The following provision applies to the Board. This provision may apply to the grantee if the grantee qualifies for protection under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §24 -10 -101 et seq The Parties by entering into the instant agreement, do not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this agreement, the monetary limitations (presently $150,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence) or any other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §24-10 -101 et sea ., as it is from time to time amended, or otherwise available to the Grantee, its successor, employees, officers or agents. 16. Liability. To the extent permitted by law, the Grantee shall be responsible for, indemnify and hold harmless the Board, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages or costs resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this Agreement, except for the negligence of willful and wanton conduct of the Board its officers, agents, or employees. Grantee hereby waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right of contribution from the State of Colorado, the Board, its officers, agents or employees, for any liability resulting from, gro A ing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this Agreement. 17. Assignment. Grantee may not assign its rights under this Agreement without the consent of the Board. 18. Good faith There is an obligation of good faith on the part of both parties, including the obligation to make timely communication of information which may reasonably be believed to be of interest to the other party. 19. Applicable Law Colorado law applies to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. 20. Independent Contractor Grantee is an independent contractor acting in its separate capacity and not as an officer, employee or agent of the Board. Page 6 ** TOTAL PAGE. 03 *, Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement 21. Subject to Annual Appropriation Any provision of this agreement or its attachments which impose upon Grantee, directly or indirectly, any financial obligation whatsoever to be performed or which may be performed in any fiscal year subsequent to the year of execution of this agreement is expressly made contingent upon and subject to funds for such financial obligation be appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available. 22. Severability If any provision of the Grant Agreement, or the application there of is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Grant Agreement, or the application of such provision other than those as to which it is found to be invalid, shall remain in full force and effect. 23. Entire Agreement Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated in this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties. No changes in this Agreement shall be valid unless made as an amendment to this contract, approved by the Board, and signed by the parties in this Agreement. Dated: 4 — - 1 , S 5 , STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND By: For Executive Director GRANTEE City of + B y : 1 �t4 /6 Title: President of City Council Project 9255 Page 7 Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement APPENDIX A PROJECT APPLICATION Pueblo Skateboard Park Project 9255 Page 8 q1#9 - Great Outdoors Colorado GRANT APPLICATION Local Government Parks, Related Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Environmental Education Facilities (Acquire, Establish and Enhance) Participant Information 1. Applicant: 12. Third Party/Partner: of Pueb 3. Applicant Address: 4. Third Party Address: 211 E. "D" Street, Pueblo CO 81003 5. Applicant Contact: 6. Third Party Contact: Name: Steven Meier Name: Title: Senior Planner, Dept. of Title: Planning and Devel. Telephone #: Telephone #: (719) 543 -6006 Fax #: Fax #: 719 543 -0572 no E -mail PROJECT INFORMA 7. Project Title: PUEBLO SKATEBOARD PARK 8. U.S. Congressional District: 19. Colorado Senate District #: 45 &46 Third Colorado House District #: 3 10. County: Pueblo 11. Brief Description of Project (please describe the scope and nature of this project): The City of Pueblo is requesting funding assistance to complete the Pueblo Skateboard Park. The City is currently constructing phase I of the project, but is in need of funding for phase II which is a majority of the skateboard facility. Phase I will construct only a small portion of project and will not be a useable system by itself. Phase II is needed in order to provide a safe and functional skateboard facility. The project will consist of completing Phase H which includes providing points of access, staging area with seating, approximately 10,000 S.F. of flat concrete surface, a "half - pipe" area, several obstacles, lighting, signage, landscaping, and irrigation. Once completed, the Pueblo Skateboard Park will be a facility of high quality and the only one of it's kind in the entire Pueblo region. 12. Partners: The City of Pueblo Pueblo Skate Park Association Pueblo County 13, Project Funding: 14. Source & Amount of Local Match: Source Amount Grant Request: $ 75,000 CITY OF PUEBLO $50,000 Local Match: $ 78,000 PUEBLO COUNTY $25,000 PUEBLO SKATE PARK ASSOC. Total: $ 153,00 A $78,000 15. Authorized Signature: a�� l�. Date: q -20 ,qg I. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Project Type: Funding is needed to construct the Pueblo Skateboard Park located within the existing City Park. 2. Recipients: The grant recipient will be the City of Pueblo. 3. Matching Funds: The total cost for Pueblo Skateboard Park's phase II construction is estimated to be $153,000. The grant request is for $75,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado. A $78,000 cash match will be provided by the City of Pueblo, Pueblo County, and the Pueblo Skate Park Association. 4. Ability to Complete the Project: The City of Pueblo has a flawless record for the development, support, implementation, and completion of similar projects. Pueblo is known statewide, as well as nationally, as a city that gets things done. Pueblo has assembled the necessary funding and built a number of large public projects, such as; the recently completed 1998 Tennis Court Renovation project; the Fountain Creek Flood Protection Project constructed in 1989; the 25 mile multi -use river trail system along the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek; and the Langoni Sports Complex which is 22 acres of youth soccer fields. The City anticipates the construction of the project to be completed in a 6 to 9 month period. No State or Federal permits will be necessary in completing the project (see attached Environmental Check List from GOCO). 5. Maintenance Capability: It will be the responsibility of the City to maintain and operate the facility in the same high quality manner that all other park facilities currently received (see the attached budget summary for the City of Pueblo's Parks Department). 6. Status of Property: The project will be located on land owned by the City of Pueblo (see attached certified statement from the City Clerk). 7. Local Support: The City of Pueblo supports the Pueblo Skateboard Park. The City has approved a resolution endorsing the project and this grant application (see attached Resolutions). Also, attached are several newspaper articles, petitions, and letters of support. 8. Maximum Grant: The total project is estimated to cost $153,000. The grant request is for $75,000. 9. Project Period: The design for the project is already completed. The City anticipates the construction of the project to be completed in a 6 to 9 month period. Once the grant is awarded the project will be bidded out and construction will begin within a 60 day period. 2 H. SELECTION CRITERIA: A. Characteristics 1. Quality of Project: The City of Pueblo is requesting a $75,000 grant from the Board of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) under the Local Government Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities category. The grant will fund the construction of Phase II of the Pueblo Skateboard Park located within the 182 acres of City Park. The total estimated cost for Phase II of the project is $153,000. Phase I of the project is currently in the process of being constructed at an engineered estimate of $65,000. Phase I of the Skateboard Park consist of constructing a concrete surface with only two obstacle for skateboarders to maneuver on. Due to a commitment made by the City to the citizens, Phase I was agreed to begin this year. By itself, Phase I of the project will not be an useable or adequate facility for the skateboarders to use. Phase II, the final phase of the project, is needed in order to provide a more useable and safe facility. It will include the construction of. an additional 10,000 square feet of concrete surface; a "half- pipe" area; several additional obstacles (i.e., stairs, ramps, railings, fun boxes, curbs, etc.); points of access; a staging /resting area; benches; lighting; landscaping and irrigation. The design and engineering of the project is already completed and is not a part of this project's funding request. Phase I and II of the Pueblo Skateboard Park has be designed entirely by a large group of interested citizens and skateboard users, who meet several times with City staff, the architect and engineers. Many of the skateboard users researched different skateboard parks, what worked and what didn't work, and designed the different components of the facility. Through this process, the City will be assured that they are building a unique facility which will serve the regions recreational needs for this specific use. 2. Need /Degree to which the need is satisfied: a. The Need for the Project: In 1992, the City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting skateboarders from skating on public sidewalks in business areas, public plaza areas, school zones, and a majority of the sidewalks though out the City of Pueblo (see attached ordinance). The ordinance was the result of years of complaints from citizens and business owners who feel that this type of activity is disruptive to their businesses. Also, over the past several years, the City has experience severe property damage due to the skateboarders jumping over and on different types of site amenities (i.e., curbs, railings, trash cans, art work, planters, etc.). Many of the 3 local skateboarders have received tickets which have resulted in fines costing them twenty- five dollars for their first offense. By providing a skateboard facility, it will give the young users a place to ride their skateboards without getting a ticket and still offer them a several unique challenges. A group of skateboarders approached City Council earlier in 1996, attended public meetings in 1997 and went through months of circulating petitions, leveraged the City to build a public skateboard park (see attached local newspaper articles and a sample of the petition that has approximately 1000 signatures ). Also attached, are several letters supporting the skateboard park expressing the need for providing such a facility. Skateboarding is a fast and rising recreational activity and has been recognized as a national sport. The skateboard is also used as a pleasure activity and more often a form of transportation for many of our youths. Just as important, the skateboard is used as means of personal expression and creativity. The City of Pueblo, as well as many other cities throughout the nation, have recognized that skateboarding is a fast growing activity and this means of recreation is similar to other specialty sports such as golf, tennis, soccer, football, etc. and that the skateboard users need a facility just as other specialty sports have their own facility. b. Demonstrate How Project Fit With Adopted Park Plans: Currently the City does not have an adopted parks or recreational plan that demonstrates the need for a skateboard facility. The only adopted parks plan that the City does have is the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program and it was updated several years ago and was prior to the time when "skateboard needs" were an issue. The City is in the initial stage of developing a Strategic Plan for the City parks system. A petition with nearly 1,000 signatures was presented to City Council demonstrating the need for a skateboard park (see attached sample of the petition). A series of public meeting were advertised and held where several members of the community discussed the need of such a facility with City Council (see attached City Council minutes), there was no opposition at those meetings. Therefore, the need for a skateboard facility is demonstrated through public meeting and newspaper articles (also, see attached newspaper articles). There are no state or federal permits necessary to complete the Pueblo Skateboard Park (see attached Environmental Check List from GOCO). 3. Multiple Objectives: The Pueblo Skateboard Park is centrally located in the City of Pueblo and can be reached by automobile in 10 minutes from anywhere within the City. The project will accommodate individuals of all ages and income groups, but the sport is most popular with the 19 and under age group (see attached Census Map). Although the project will only serve a limited number of users (i.e., skates, skateboarders, and in -line skates) it will provide a facility that currently does not exist in our region. The Pueblo Skateboard Park facility is located within the City Park along the northern edge. The facility is near the existing softball field and 4 frisbee golf course to the west, the park's maintenance shops to the east, the River Trail System to the north, and the City Parks administration offices and general park's area to the south. The skateboard park is an unique and a needed addition to the City's parks system. It is the first skateboard park facility in the entire area and the nearest other skateboard park is located in Colorado Springs, approximately 45 mile to the north. The project will provide a safe and fun facility for our region's skateboard users. The project will meet the specific and practical needs of the young and under - served populations in two significant ways. First, it is owned by the City and will be free. It will be available without charge to all populations within the entire region. Second, it is easily accessible via the automobile, the City's bus route, and trail system. The Skateboard Park is located in the City Park and is adjacent to and easily accessible to a number of urban neighborhoods and surrounding under - served schools. The City Park is centrally located within the County and City of Pueblo. 4. Accessibility: The project is located so that it may be accessed from many different means of transportation. The City's mass transportation service has recently introduce a new bus route that will stop near this facility (see attached bus route map), the River Trail System passes by this area to the north, and there is a street and parking lot adjacent to this site. The project site will be connected to 25 miles of river trail system linking several neighborhoods, Lake Pueblo, the University of Southern Colorado, the downtown area and HARP. The river trail system is used by a number of diverse users, including; walkers, joggers, bicyclists, roller bladers, naturalist, student education curriculums and nature center programs. The Pueblo River Trail System currently attracts users from both the Region and the State. The City Park has over a million visitors a year. The Pueblo Convention and Visitors Bureau, through actual visitor counts for major local area attractions, including the Lake Pueblo State Park estimates that approximately 2.5 million people visit the Pueblo region annually. This number does not include visitors to the State Fair Grounds attending off season events. When looking at the geographical distribution of these visitors, approximately 60% come from an area outside Pueblo County, 30% from within Pueblo County, and 10% from outside the State of Colorado. Pueblo also serves as the regional center for Southeastern Colorado. B. Leveraging and Partnerships 1. Matching Funds: Approximately 75% of the Pueblo Skateboard Park's overall costs (Phases 1 and II) will be funded by the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County. The City is committed to building a skateboard park and although not apart of this grant application, the City has begun funding 5 the initial stage of the project at $50,000 and the County at $25,000 for Phase I, approximately $10,000 of which was used for design and engineering services. For Phase II, the City has also committed to matching the Grant with $50,000 and the County is currently reviewing, through their budget process, the request of $25,000 for next year (1999 budget will be finalized this November) (see attached resolution from the City and letter of support from the County). The Pueblo Skate Park Association has raised $3,000 cash to be used for constructing the facility. They have raised these funds thru various events such as: car washes; donations; pledges from business; businesses donating several items to be giving out as door prizes at special fund raising events/ concerts; placing jars at different business locations for people to drop their loose change in (see attached pledge forms and Skatepark Assoc. letter). In -kind services will also be provided by the City through various means, such as; the design, bidding, surveying, project management, construction inspection, and maintenance. It is important that the City finishes the Skateboard Park facility. The time is right with the interest being high and motive being strong from both the governmental entities side as well as the citizens. If the grant is not awarded, it is everyone's fear that this momentum may be lost. 2. Support: A local equipment company has committed to providing their large equipment for building the project as an in -kind donation (although the owner did not state a specific value on the pledge form, it does show major support). Also, the Skatepark Association is very committed in providing assistance with keeping the facility clean, providing any special volunteer work during construction and keeping a close eye on the facility to prevent graffiti occurring. Attached are letters of support from the following: Skatepark Association; the City of Pueblo's Police Department; South High School; a local construction company - Byerly & Cosyleon, Inc.; a local sports business - NEXT Snowboards, Skates & Surf; and private citizens - Mr. Hausman and Mr. Stout. 3. Cooperation: Evidence showing strong cooperation between the City and the Pueblo Skatepark Association is found throughout the attached newspaper articles and minutes from last years public meetings. Also, the fact that Pueblo County contributed $25,000 for Phase I and is currently reviewing the request of $25,000 for Phase II is sufficient evidence demonstration the cooperation between local governmental agencies. Conversation with the County indicates strongly that they want to assist in completing the project but can not make a firm commitment for Phase II of the project until the County's budget is adopted in November 1998. 6 ATTACHMENTS • GOCO's Environmental Check List • City of Pueblo's Department of Parks and Recreation's Budget for 1997, 1998, and 1999 • Statement from the City Clerk certifying the City Park is owned by the City of Pueblo • City of Pueblo's Resolution approving the submittal of this grant application to GOCO and dedicating funds to the project • City Ordinance Prohibiting Skateboarding • Petitions • City Council Minutes • Supporting Newspaper Articles from the Pueblo Chieftain and Pueblo South High School Newspaper • Census Map • Support Letters • Pledge Forms • Project Budget • Project Timeline • Project Site Map • Surrounding Land -Use Map • City's Bus Route Map 7t A O �4 h v1 O 1 �MM h�l W CN a, 0 L ..fl Q� O C C �o N C1 i C71\ > O z� y� o� 2� Q� L � L Q�. ON ON _ c r. 00 O c _ 1) V _ n v 'E- Op Rovtv PUEBLO SKATEBOARD PARK September 1998 (revised March 1999) "PROJECT BUDGET" SOURCE OF FU? DS DATE GOCO APPLICANT PARTNER TOTAL SECURED REQUEST MATCH MATCH CASH 4/99 to 1/00 $75,000 $50,000 $28,000 $153,000 (County $25,000 & Skatepark Assoc. $3, 000 IN-KIND TOTAL SOURCES OF $75,000 $50,000 $28,000 $153,000 FUNDS USES OF FUNDS DATE TO BE GOCO APPLICANT PARTNER TOTAL SPENT FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS PROFESSIONAL COMPLETED IN-KIND SERVICES SITE PREP. 6/99 to 7/99 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 includes rough and finish g radin g CONSTRUCT OBSTACLE 7/99 to 8/99 $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 include building several obstacle out of concrete CONSTRUCT CONCRETE 8/99 to 10/99 $30,000 $30,000 $60,000 SURFACE includes the pouring concrete for the 10,000 s.f flat surface area for the skateboard area, access ways, and staging/resting area LANDSCAPING AND 8/99 to 10/99 $10,000 $8,000 $18,000 IRRIGATION including installing lawn and irrigation around the skateboard facility INSTALL LIGHT 11/99 to 12/99 $15,000 $20,000 $35,000 FIXTURES & BENCHES TOTAL USES OF FUNDS $75,000 $50,000 $28,000 $153,000 PUEBLO SKATEBOARD PARK September 1998 "EXPLANATION OF PROJECT BUDGET" ITEM UNITS UNIT COST TOTAL Site Prep. 3 acres $3,333 /acre $10,000 Concrete Obstacles 1 lump sum $30,000 $30,000 Concrete Surface flat skateboard surface 10 „000 SF $4.50 /SF $45,000 access areas 1,500 SF $3.50 /SF $5,000 staging/resting staging/resting area 3,000 SF $3.50 /SF $10,000 LIGHT FIXTURES 3 $10,000 EA. $30,000 include running electricity to site, trenching, trans- former, junction box, p oles, fixture, etc. BENCHES 5 $1,000 EA. $5,000 LAWN - SOD 15,000 SF $0.45/SF $6,750 includes soil prep. IRRIGATION 15,000 SF $0.75/SF $11,250 TOTAL $153,000 NOTE: A more detailed budget breakdown is available upon request. Lmi PUEBLO SKATEBOARD PARK PUEBLO, COLO L OO M BO CN Ciau - MELD AZ EA D ' P. i I F} epos zcl C -} Ce.) 5 V rE - rr f=tfa-c> fix k +CY W 5 v_&TE$ Q O •'• V N ' REST. A"A cr a\lnt L:r � t i Y Pe►y� CSC Kiga PAiPA �a a o sc,�e ley Dc%5T % PbP,K- AV-E6. � Ex��«l4 1�kE PHASE xi*l PHASE II r �� poek J �•� II INITIAL CONCRETE SURFACE ADDITIONAL CONCRETE SURFACE SKATEBOARD OBSTACLES STAGING /RESTING AREA LIGHTING PARK LANDSCAPING `i/3 /Y. ,6C�sT� nog K's f�'IOirljEf`Wt -�G8 VUA-H T AP,PA \ s���.'To sKaT�BOaR,v Pa z h Li 0 A to t ;, I j ii ) T I *L � i lao To at ,Lvwril