HomeMy WebLinkAbout8658RESOLUTION NO. 8658
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 ENHANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION AT THE PUEBLO ZOO PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF
COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports the Pueblo Zoological Society; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo has received a grant from The State Board of the Great
Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to fund the Enhancement of Environmental Education at Pueblo
Zoo project, subject to the execution of a grant agreement; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1.
The grant 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
Enhancement of Environmental Education at Pueblo Zoo project, a copy of which is attached
hereto (except a copy of the City's 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 the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Grant
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.
SECTION 3.
All matching funds will be provided by the Pueblo Zoological Society.
SECTION 4.
The Resolution will become effective upon final passage.
INTRODUCED March 22, 1999
BY: Rich Golenda
Councilperson
APPROVED: t wI� --
President of the Council
ATTEST:
Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement
GRANT AGREEMENT
PROJECT:
Name: Enhancement of Environmental Education at Pueblo Zoo
Completion Date: Prior to June 1, 2000
Contract Number: 9254
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:
No. 1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003
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.
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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 $70,900, 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
proj ect.
2. Project scope The Project, Enhancement of Environmental Education at
Pueblo Zoo, 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 Aureement 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);
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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.
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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 ENHANCEMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AT THE
PUEBLO ZOO PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TO EXECUTE
SAME
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: MARCH 22, 1999
ISSUE: Should the City Council approve a grant agreement between the City of Pueblo and the
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for Enhancement of the
Environmental Education at the Pueblo Zoo project and authorizing the President of Council to
execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND: The City of Pueblo is acting as the sponsor for the Pueblo Zoological
Society for the Enhancement of the Environmental Education at the Pueblo Zoo project. The
City received a $70,900 grant from the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund.
The Pueblo Zoological Society is committed to matching the grant with $39,300 cash and in-
kind services. The project will consist of installing interpretative signs exhibiting the importance
of elk, bison, Merriam turkeys, and a variety of insects, amphibians, reptiles and plant materials.
The estimated budget for the project is $110,200, which includes the following funding sources:
$ 70,900 Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
$ 39,300 Pueblo Zoological Society
$110,200 TOTAL COST
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Through a separate agreement between the Pueblo Zoological
Society and the City of Pueblo, the Pueblo Zoo will assume all financial obligations required
under the Great Outdoors Colorado grant agreement. The City's only financial impact will be
the staff time involved in monitoring the projects. The project must be maintained by the City,
or it's successors, for at least 25 years.
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.
Project 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 regulatory reauirements 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
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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
upon completion if requested by Great Outdoors Colorado.
11. Audits and Accounting 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
ffimding 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.
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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 se . 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 se ., 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, growing 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. Avylicable 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.
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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 --7 -,:: ° k
STATE B ARD OF THE GREAT UTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND
By: A�
For Executive Director
GRANTE
City of ue o
B
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Title: President of City Council
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APPENDIX A
PROJECT APPLICATION
Enhancement of Environmental Education at Pueblo Zoo
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Great Outdoors Colorado Grant Application Summary Form
Local Government Parks, Related Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Environmental Education
Facilities (Acquire, Establish and Enhance)
Participant Information
1. Applicant: 2. Third Party/ Partner:
City of Pueblo Pueblo Zoological Society
3. Applicant Address: 4. Third -Party Address:
City Hall 3455 N uckoiis Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81005
5. Applicant Contact: 5. Third Party contact:
Name: Steven Meier Name: Jonnene McFarland
Title: Senior Planner, Dept. of Planning Title: Executive Director
and Development Telephone #: (719) 561 -1452
Fax#: (719) 543 -0572 Fax #: (719) 561 -8686
PROJECT INFORMATION
7. Title: Enhancement of Environmental Education at the Pueblo Zoo with the addition of an
Exhibit and Graphic Displays on Local Wildlife
8. U. S. Congressional District: 3rd
9. Colorado Senate District: #3
Colorado House District #45
10. County: Pueblo
11. Brief Description of Project:
Environmental education in Pueblo County will be enhanced with the construction and
graphical interpretation of an exhibit for bison, elk, and Merriam`s turkeys at the
Pueblo Zoo and with the installation of three graphic displays, in other areas of the 25-
acre facility, on local insect, amphibian, reptile, and plant identification.
12. Partners:
Pueblo Zoological Society ($12,300 cash, $7,655 in- kind), Colorado Division of Wildlife
($500 cash), Thatcher Foundation ($5,000 cash), Northstar Surveying ($225 in- kind),
Larry's Electric ($ 4,800 in- kind), Swerdfeger Construction ($4,320 in- kind), B.A.V.
Construction ( $2,500 in- kind), and Santa Fe Supply & Rental ( $2,000 in -kind)
13. Source & Amount of Local Match 14. Project Funding:
Source: Amount:
Zoological Society $17,800 Grant Request $ 70,900
In -kind $21,500 Local Match $ 39,300
Total $110200
15. Authorized Signature: Date: 9" ,2g :qg
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City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological Society
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Great Outdoors Colorado
Local Government Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Project Grant Application
for
Construction of a Bison/Elk/Merriam's Turkey Exhibit
and Wildlife Interpretation Area
and
Graphic Displays of
Pueblo County Amphibians and Reptiles,
Pueblo Area Insects, and
Identification of the Native Plants of Pueblo
September 29, 1998
I. Eligibility Requirements
1. Project Types: Construction of an exhibit of bison, elk, and Merriam's
turkeys, a wildlife interpretive area, and three graphic displays at the
Pueblo Zoo in City Park which will enhance environmental education in
Pueblo County
2. Recipients: The grant recipient will be the City of Pueblo, owner of
the Pueblo Zoo, partnering with the Pueblo Zoological Society, a 501(c)3
non - profit organization which manages the facility.
3. Matching funds: A $12,300 cash match will be provided by the
Pueblo Zoological Society from monies in its capital development fund
which includes private and corporate contributions as well as proceeds
from fund - raising events. The Colorado Division of Wildlife will provide
$500 in cash match, and the Thatcher Foundation plans to grant $5,000.
The Zoological Society will provide an in -kind match of $21,500 (please
refer to pages 13 and 14 and to supporting letters). In addition, the
Colorado Division of Wildlife will donate amphibian and reptile
photographs, and the University of Southern Colorado will donate insect
specimens.
4. Ability to Complete the Project: For more than twenty years, the
Zoological Society has worked closely with the City of Pueblo in completing
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improvement projects at the Pueblo Zoo. Between 1976 and 1990, the
Pueblo Zoological Society served in a support capacity for the City -owned
Zoo, raising funds for successful joint projects including construction of a
sun bear exhibit; construction of the Education Building, which includes the
Mahlon T. White Discovery Room (the first of its kind in Colorado);
renovation of an historic building into the "Cold- blooded Creatures"
herpetarium; and the first phase of the "Ecocenter" (tropical rainforest and
penguin exhibits). Since 1991, when the Society assumed management of
the Zoo under a contract with the City, projects have included completion
of the "Ecocenter," expansion of the Education Building to include a
classroom and a gift shop, installation of a snack bar, construction of
naturalistic African Lion and Southeast Asian exhibits, renovation of an
Australian exhibit, and construction of a 4,800 sq. ft. picnic shelter, as well
as a considerable number of smaller improvement projects. In August
1998, ground was broken for an addition to the Animal Care Center, and
several other exhibit renovations are slated for completion in 1999.
The Society's ability to complete projects is further demonstrated by its
completion in March 1997, of a GOCO funded project -- "Renovation and
Enhancement of Pueblo Zoo Native Waterfowl and Wild Bird Area."
Responsibility for completion of all Zoo projects rests upon the Director,
Associate Director/Education, and General Curator, all of whom have
related master's degrees in addition to extensive experience in project
planning and management. The Buildings /Grounds Supervisor, who has
seventeen years experience in the construction industry, directly
supervises all construction projects. Assisting in overall design is a lead
keeper who holds a degree in wildlife management as well as considerable
experience in animal husbandry. Graphics design and production are
completed under contract by a design studio which has had a fourteen
year relationship with the Zoo. Master planning for these projects was
completed by a zoo design professional. The services of a landscape
architect will be utilized to finalize plans for the North American exhibit
and interpretive Area.
Because it is the Society's policy to have all funding in -hand before
beginning any project, matching funds will be available by this project's
starting date.
No state or federal permits are necessary for these projects.
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5. Maintenance Capability: These exhibits will be maintained in the
same professional manner as are other Zoo exhibits. High quality
maintenance is insured by the exacting standards that must be met for
continuing accreditation by the American Association of Zoos and
Aquariums. The Zoo's budget is comprised of a City subsidy, gate receipts,
various sales, membership dues, contributions, and sponsorships; and has
increased simultaneously with the growth in facilities and the animal
collection.
6. Status of Property: The Pueblo Zoo is owned by the City of Pueblo.
Please see attached Pueblo County Assessor Map.
7. Local Support: A cover letter of support from the Pueblo City Council
is enclosed. A City Council resolution is attached.
S. Maximum Grant: Grant request is for $70,900.
9. Project Period: Project will begin February 15, 1999, and be
completed by May 1, 2000.
II. Selection Criteria
A. Characteristics
1. Quality of project
There are four parts to this project:
#1 Bison/Elk /Merriam's Turkey Exhibit and Wildlife Interpretive
Area:
Bison and elk pens (chainlink) currently occupy a 15,000 sq. ft. area in
the northwest corner of the Zoo. The new exhibit will include an
additional 8,000 sq. ft. for the incorporation of adequate holding areas
necessary to mix three species— bison, elk, and Merriam's turkeys.
(Combining these species will illustrate the proximity of their
historical ranges in the local area). Several individual elements make
up the overall project: building animal shelters, screening the back
side of the animal habitat, remodeling holding pens to permit
separation of animals during stressful periods like birthing or the rut;
berming to partially conceal barrier fencing; camouflaging barrier
fencing on the visitor side with natural wood and plants;
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constructing viewing areas that are as unobstructed as possible;
adding and interpreting indigenous plants; adding a watering system;
constructing walkways; and installing two teepees that will house
graphics interpreting animals exhibited, their ecological roles, and
importance through history as well as information from the Colorado
Division of Wildlife on how and where these and other local species
may be observed in the wild.
#2 Amphibians and Reptiles of Pueblo County Graphic Display
This display, of the high quality characteristic of others in the Pueblo
Zoo, will be located in the "Cold- Blooded Creatures" herpetarium. The
Zoo's master plan calls for expansion of the number of animal species
housed in this facility. The graphic display will feature back - lighted
photographs of each of the twenty -nine local species of amphibians
and reptiles together with interpretive information. Permission has
been granted by the Colorado Division of Wildlife to utilize the
excellent photographs published in Amphibians and Reptiles in
Colorado by Geoffrey A. Hammerson (see letter). It will also include
terrarium type habitats for living animals representing at least three
species of local amphibians and /or reptiles. These exhibits will be
constructed so they may accomodate either permanent or seasonal
representatives of the species. For example, a Woodhouse's toad might
be exhibited only during the summer, then released in early fall for
natural hibernation, or New Mexico spadefoot toads might be
exhibited for a short time after emerging in response to heavy rainfall
(Please see sketch).
#3 Insects of the Pueblo Area Graphic Display,
The Zoo has a small collection of mounted insects from the Pueblo area.
The University of Southern Colorado will contribute others (see letter).
This collection will be increased to include representatives of all
orders found locally. In addition to the mounted insect specimens the
display will include artwork and interpretive information. The display
will be located just outside the classroom in the Zoo's education
building and will be of the same quality as the displays in the Mahlon
T. White Discovery Room (see photo). This display will be a fitting
complement to an existing display of the butterflies of Colorado.
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#4 Identification of Flora of the Pueblo Area Graphic Displav
This graphic display will feature panels containing photographs of, and
interpretive information about, at least 50 of the most showy and
common local plants. It will be constructed so additional species may
be added in the future. The information presented will include the
practicality of utilizing these native species in the home landscape
setting. An accompanying graphic display will focus on the
adaptations of plants to the semi -arid climate of Pueblo County. This
graphic display will complement the Zoo's expanding collection of
living plants of the Pueblo area.
2. Need /Degree to which the need is satisfied
a. There are no other displays of this nature within the Southern
Colorado region. The Pueblo Zoo plays a major role in environmental
education. Each year educational programs are presented to over 14,000
students from throughout the Southern Colorado region. Students are
encouraged to use their observation skills to discover many fascinating
things about the natural world. Programs presented by staff and trained
volunteers help students learn scientific concepts important in today's
world of disappearing species (see photo). Graphic displays, many of
which are interactive, reinforce these concepts. Interpretation of the Zoo's
animal, plant, and biofact collections has been the np . mM focus of the
Pueblo Zoological Society since its inception in 1976. Consequently,
considerable funds have been invested in this endeavor. Continued
development of these aspects is critical to the future of environmental
education in the area as economic growth and the influx of new residents
continue to increase, especially since many are not familiar with Pueblo
area ecology.
Individually each of these projects address specific needs. However,
together they address an overriding need for expansion of environmental
education opportunities in Pueblo County.
#1 Bison/Elk /Nferriam's Turkey Exhibit and Wildlife Interpretive
Area:
Although both bison and elk have been on exhibit at the Pueblo Zoo
for many years, it is imperative they be exhibited in more
naturalistic surroundings to impart an appropriate environmental
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message to viewers. The addition of a third species (Merriam's
turkeys) to the exhibit and the installation of interpretive graphics
will significantly enhance the exhibit's educational value. This
exhibit will not duplicate the efforts of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo,
which no longer houses these species. Currently, there is no place in
close proximity to Pueblo where one can be assured of seeing these
animals, particularly for those physically challenged or economically
disadvantaged.
#2 Amphibians and Reptiles of Pueblo County Graphic Displace
The Zoo's staff is inundated with requests for identification of
amphibian and reptile species. The addition of a graphic and live
animal exhibit featuring all twenty -nine Pueblo County species is
designed to meet this need and to interpret the importance of these
animals in the local area, particularly as development continues to
eliminate their habitats.
#3 Insects of the Pueblo Area Graphic Display:
Because insects are the largest group in the animal kingdom, play
such important roles in natural food chains, and are so economically
significant, it is vital that they be interpreted to the public. Zoo staff
receives frequent calls and visits from the public, requesting insect
identification and information. This display will provide visitors and
staff with actual specimens to aid in identification. In addition, it is
hoped public understanding of local species will lead to more
judicious decisions affecting their management.
#4 Identification of Flora of the Pueblo Area Graphic Display:
Over the past six years, horticulture has increased greatly in the role
it plays at the Pueblo Zoo. This includes naturalizing exhibits, the
installation of perennial flower beds, and the creation of xeriscaped
areas. Because the Zoo is a relatively secure area, it is the ideal
setting for demonstration gardens. Classes taught by Zoo staff on the
use of native plants in landscaping raise public awareness about area
plants and their adaptations to the local climate. Because of a
growing level of visitor interest in learning about plants, the addition
of this graphic display focusing on native plants will serve to
increase the awareness and appreciation of the plants native to the
Pueblo area prairie biome.
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City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological Society
September 29, 1998
page 8
b. While there is no adopted parks and recreation master plan for the
community or region, in 1994, a citizens group and City Council produced
the Communities of Pueblo Strategic Plan intended to guide development
in Pueblo until 2010. The Environmental Action Plan states the goal, to
"promote and establish environmental education programs for people of
all ages." The Pueblo Zoo is listed as a cooperating agency in that effort.
In 1997, the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education
Council completed the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental
Education Strategic Plan (funded in part by a GOCO grant) identified: (1)
the need for "educating both the young and old about the importance of
the natural world" and (2) a "lack of public understanding of the prairie
ecosystem." This plan lists "enhancement of existing, and the
development of new, exhibits focusing on local, indigenous wildlife at the
Pueblo Zoo" as one of its pilot projects.
Development of the Pueblo Zoo is guided by a facilities master plan
adopted in February 1997. This plan was the result of a year -long effort
that incorporated input from local residents, community leaders, Society
members and Board, and City and Society staffs. While the master plan
calls for representation of worldwide species and ecosystems, it
recognizes the importance of displaying and interpreting local and
regional plants and animals in order to foster an appreciation and
conservation ethic focused close to home. It is easy to "sell" the exotic
appeal of megavertebrates from far away places; however, it often is
harder to convince our own residents of the need to conserve local
ecosystems. A World Conservation Union working group recently stated,
". . . zoos should first include a display of local flora and fauna... local
species can serve as the basis to explain sustainable use of natural
resources." At the Pueblo Zoo, the public is attracted by monkeys and
lions, but once they arrive they are presented with a wide variety of
educational experiences. Although the public had no idea what a
"discovery room" might be, nor whether they wanted one or not, the
Mahlon T. White Discovery Room illustrates how an exhibit based on
sound principles of museology and science can be very popular with the
public, yet educate subtly. Zoo attendance soared after its opening in
1985, and the room with its microscopes and interactive displays
continues to be extremely well utilized.
Neither state nor federal permits are required for completion of this
project.
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City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological Society
September 29, 1998
page 9
3. Multiple objectives
Zoo visitors represent a wide cross - section of the community, as diverse
as the 135,000 citizens of Pueblo County, as well as a considerable
number of tourists. For visitors from within Pueblo County, these
projects will provide the possibility to learn more about the native
animals and plants they may encounter as they utilize the other natural
resources in the area. From those outside the county, they will
demonstrate the rich natural heritage of Pueblo County.
• These projects will increase the opportunities for students, led by Zoo
Docents or by teachers, to learn about native species.
As a living laboratory, the Zoo is an important local resource for
teachers participating in the Teaching Environmental Science Naturally
program as well as in other teacher workshops and classes offered by
Zoo staff. Enhancements to the educational potential of the Zoo will
increase its value to their programs and to those of other educators who
utilize the facility.
4. Accessibility
As one of the most popular attractions in Pueblo, the Zoo annually attracts
more than 95,000 visitors of all ages, income levels, and ethnic
backgrounds. It is open to the public 362 days each year. In order for the
Zoo to insure the facility is affordable for all, each year's calendar includes
six free days, a free day for seniors, several discounted admission events,
and numerous published coupon specials. Zoo admission fees are low as is
the cost of family memberships which grant free admission year- round.
In addition, greatly discounted or free admission is offered to
disadvantaged or disabled groups such as residents of the Colorado Mental
Health Institute. Students from both area school districts, who participate
in education programs, are admitted without charge, and their program
fees are paid by a grants from the districts. Students from throughout
Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico enter at reduced group rates,
which are negotiated even lower in case of need. All Zoo exhibits are
wheelchair and stroller accessible. In addition, outreach programs travel
throughout the region.
Recent gate surveys, which show that over twenty percent of the visiting
public comes to the Zoo from outside Pueblo County, indicate its
considerable economic impact and growing tourist appeal. The City
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City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological Society
September 29, 1998
page 10
Planning Department has recommended upgrading the trail that connects
the Zoo with the Arkansas River Greenway and ultimately the downtown
Historic Arkansas River Project, thereby expanding the opportunities for
visitors to Southeastern Colorado to enjoy the educational and recreational
experiences possible at the Zoo.
The popularity of zoos in general makes them excellent institutions to
increase public awareness of the irreplaceable values of nature and the
need for development of a conservation ethic.
B. Leveraging and Partnerships
1. Matching Funds
The Pueblo Zoological Society is partnering with the City of Pueblo on the
proposed project. Over the past seven years the City and Society have
invested over $1.7 million in improvements at the Pueblo Zoo. Of the
funding required for the proposed project, thirty -six percent will be
provided by the Society. Of this portion, $12,300 in cash will come from
the Society's capital development fund and $5,000 from the Thatcher
Foundation. For the bison /elk/Merriam's turkey exhibit Swerdfeger
Construction will contribute site preparation and demolition; Santa Fe
Supply and Rental will supply heavy equipment; Larry's Electric will
furnish electrician services and the owner will organize a group of masons
to construct animal shelters, BAV Construction will build roofs on the
animal shelters, and Northstar Engineering will provide discounted
surveying services. The Colorado Division of Wildlife will contribute $500
in cash toward graphics at the exhibit. In -kind professional services in the
development of graphic displays will be provided by Zoo staff and Division
of Wildlife staff including Al Trujillo, Area Wildlife Manager, and Steve
Lucero, Education Coordinator for the Southeast Region. Additional Society
in -kind services will include collection and preservation of insect
specimens. All of the reptile and most of the plant photographs will be
donated. Documentation of these in -kind donations is included with this
grant application.
2. Support
Some of the most valuable support for environmental education resources
within the Zoo comes from the Teaching Environmental Science
Naturally (TEN) program which has attained state -wide recognition (see
enclosed letter). Led by a team representing the Colorado Division of
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City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological Society
September 29, 1998
page 11
Wildlife, State Parks Department, Bureau of Land Management, Greenway
and Nature Center (see enclosed letter), U. S. Forest Service, and School
Districts #60 and #70 as well as the Zoo, this program provides a week-
long training course for 65 regional teachers each summer. Focusing on
environmental education opportunities accessible to school groups, this
program is supported in part by a GOCO grant through the Division of
Wildlife. Each year a portion of the course is held at the Zoo to familiarize
them with programs and facilities available.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife encourages efforts to enhance
educational opportunities at the Pueblo Zoo, particularly when they focus
on local species (see enclosed letter).
School Districts #60 and #70 are supportive of all efforts to improve
and enhance wildlife educational opportunities at the Zoo as evidenced by
enthusiastic participation in programs and by annual grants for education
programs at the Zoo( see enclosed letters from students as well as district
superintendents). Pueblo County also supports environmental education
at the Pueblo Zoo through an annual allocation (see enclosed letter).
The Zoo's gardening volunteers will help in plantings and docents will work
with Zoo staff in the development of interpretive programs utilizing the
proposed exhibit and graphic displays.
3. Cooperation
The Zoological Society works closely with the City Planning Department,
City Administration, and City Council in developing all long -range plans for
the Zoo. That the City and County of Pueblo have been extremely
supportive of efforts to improve the Zoo is shown by their annual
allocations of capital development funds to the Society. The Division of
Wildlife and the Pueblo Parks Department are cooperating with the Society
in assuring success of these projects.
Project will begin February 15, 1999, and be completed by May 1, 2000.
LOCO Local Government Parks and Outdoor Recreation Chant Application
City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological society
March 5, 1999
page 12
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' Please note: Applicant is the City of Pueblo, owner of the Pueblo Zoo.
•• Please note: Partner is the Pueblo Zoological Society which manages the Pueblo Zoo
under a management contract with the City of Pueblo. The Society's cash and in -kind
contributions are described in the footnotes accompanying the "Uses of Funds" section of
this application.
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SOURCES
Date
GOC'O Applicant" Partner"
Total
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Secured
Request Match Match
CASH
1 -15 -99
$70,900 $18,025
$88,700
IN -KIND
3 -30 -99
$21,375
$21,500
Total
$70,900 $39,300
110,200
' Please note: Applicant is the City of Pueblo, owner of the Pueblo Zoo.
•• Please note: Partner is the Pueblo Zoological Society which manages the Pueblo Zoo
under a management contract with the City of Pueblo. The Society's cash and in -kind
contributions are described in the footnotes accompanying the "Uses of Funds" section of
this application.
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City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological Society
March S. 1999
page 13
USES OF
FUNDS
#1 Bison /ilk
Merria_m's
Turkey Rxhihit
& Wildlife
Interpretive
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including survey,
Professional design
services, demoiltion
& site prep, fencing
& screening,
Construction of two
animal shelters,
native plantings,
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receptacles.
interprctivo signags
and graphics,
walkways sr paths,
and two teepees
lit AmRhibiAns
& Reptiles of
Puehlo COU=
Including
photographs, copy
research and
Production, animal
containteents, cage
furnishings, design,
fabrication, and
Installation of
graphics and living
animal displays
Date To
Be Spent
3/1/99 -
3/31/00
2/15/99 -
7/31/99
GOCO
Funds
$65,000
$3,500
Partner
Funds
15,225
$2,000
Partner
In -Kind
$15,275
$1,500
Total
$95,500
$7,000
1 Cash includes 55,000 Thatcher Foundation grant, $500 cash from the Colorado Division of
Wildlife, and $12,300 cash from the Zoological Society.
2 In -kind contributions are Swerdfeger Construction $4,320 (demolition and site
preparation), Santa Fe Supply and Rental $2,000 (use of front end loader), Larry's
Electric $4,800 (electrical installation and masonery), B.A.V. Construction $2,500
(construction of animal shelter roofs), and Zoological Society $1,655 (100 hours @ $ 16.55
- construction and plantings).
3 Included is in -kind contribution from Zoological Society $1,500 (75 hours @ $20 -
research for, and production of, interpretive copy)
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City of Pueblo/Pueblo Zoological Society
October 1, 1998
page 14
#3 Insects of
Pueblo Area
Including insect
collection &
mounting, copy 3/31/99-
research and
production, and 11/30/99 $1,200 $ 400 $2,000 $3,600
design, fabrication,
and installation of
graphic display
#4 Flora of
Pueblo Area
Including, copy
research and
production, 10/l/99-
desigfabrication, 2/28/00 $1,200 400 12 4,100
and installation of
graphic display
Total $70,900 $17,800 $21,500 $110,200
4 Included is in -kind contribution from Zoological Society $2,000 (collection of insects
and research for, and production of, interpretive copy - 100 hours @ $20).
5 Included is in -kind contribution from Zoological Society $2,500 (exhibit rights for 52
photographs @ $25 ea. and research for, and production of, interpretive copy - 60 hours @
$20/hour).
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APPENDIX B
PROJECT EXPENDITURE DOCUMENTATION
Enhancement of Environmental Education at Pueblo Zoo
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Final Report
Contact Name and Number:
Contract Number:
Project Title:
Amount of Final Payment Requested: $
GREAT OUTDOORS
COLORADO
Project Cost
GOCO Grant Award $
Cash $
In -Kind (labor /materials) $
Total Project Cost $
(Attached documentation should support this number and reflect all funds spent to complete the project)
Financial Documentation (see attached example)
• Enclose a copy of the approved budget reflecting projected vs. actual expenses to
which the following certification must be added and signed: "All documentation
submitted in this report reflects only those items which conform to the project
description. The project received all applicable permits and is substantially complete
at this time ". The budget should also reflect the matching and in -kind resources
detailed in the project application.
• Attach invoices or purchase orders for all cash expenditures
• Enclose cancelled checks or a certified accounting statement that tie directly to the
invoices or purchase orders.
• For in -kind matching funds, attach an invoice or letter from a vendor stating what
their service would normally cost
• For volunteer labor, attach a list of the number of volunteer hours spent on each
component along with an hourly rate and total. Include documentation to support all
account costs including time cards and payroll sheets.
• Include documentation to support sponsor -owned equipment costs to include use
vouchers and cost summary sheets. Use vouchers and cost summary sheets must be
clearly annotated to indicate hours or mileage rates, and costs related to the project.
Colorado State Highway Department or locally developed rates may be used.
In addition, please:
❑ Label each invoice to a matching proof of payment and expense category on the
budget
• Include only project related expenses in your report. If necessary, break -out project
expenses from non - project expenses when an invoice or payment incorporates both
• Provide a picture or slide of the project
• Provide evidence of signage acknowledging GOCO grant (include picture or
explanation of when signage will be complete)