HomeMy WebLinkAbout08944RESOLUTION NO. 8944
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE
BOARD OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND
RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF THE PUEBLO SCHOOL FOR
THE ARTS AND SCIENCES COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUND AND
PARK AT A SCHOOL SITE OWNED BY PUEBLO SCHOOL DISTRICT
#60 LOCATED AT 1745 ACERO AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo has agreed to be the Grantee and sponsoring agency for the Pueblo
School for the Arts and Sciences for a local government parks and outdoor recreation grant from Great Outdoors
Colorado to fund the completion of the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences Community Built Playground and
Park at a school site owned by Pueblo School District 60 located at 1745 Acero Avenue, 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 , 2000, between the City of Pueblo, a municipal
corporation, and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, for the Pueblo School for the Arts
and Sciences Community Built Playground and Park, a copy of which is attached hereto (except a copy of the
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
The resolution will become effective upon final passage.
INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 28. 2000
BY: Ri= h Gol enda
O CIL P S N
APPR O VED:
President of City Council
ATTESTED BY:
CI CLERK
Council Agenda
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE
STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO
TRUST FUND RELATING TO PUEBLO SCHOOL FOR THE
ARTS AND SCIENCES COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUND
AND PARK ON SCHOOL DISTRICT #60 PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1745 ACERO AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING
THE PRESIDENT OF THE PUEBLO CITY COUNCIL TO
EXECUTE SAME.
DEPARTMENT: Dept. of Planning and Development
AGENDA ITEM# /7
DATE: February 28, 2000
ISSUE: Should the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Pueblo and the
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) for the Pueblo School for
the Arts and Sciences Community Built Playground and Park on Pueblo School District #60
property located at 1745 Acero Avenue?
BACKGROUND: The City of Pueblo is acting as the Grantee for the Pueblo School for the
Arts & Sciences (PSAS) for a $98,000 Local Government parks and outdoor recreation grant
from GOCO to complete the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences Community Built
Playground and Park on Pueblo School District #60 property located at 1745 Acero Avenue.
GOCO approved a Local Government parks and outdoor recreation grant to fund the Pueblo
School for the Arts and Sciences Community Built Playground and Park project consisting of
$98,000 from GOCO and $171,541 match from the City through PSAS, totaling $269,541.
GOCO does not allow schools to be an eligible grant recipient under their grant programs,
therefore PSAS needs the City of Pueblo to be the Grantee under the GOCO Agreement for
this project. The project was discussed at the City Council's work session on September 13,
1999. The payment of construction costs up to a maximum of $98,000 must be advanced by
the City of Pueblo that will be reimbursed by the GOCO grant discussed at the City Council's
work session on December 27, 1999.
A copy of the agreement is attached to this Resolution.
RECOMMENDATON: Approval of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Under the Grant Agreement the City is contractually obligated to
construct the Project and to provide all funds therefor. Through a separate agreement
between the PSAS and the City of Pueblo, the PSAS will assume all financial and other
obligations required under the GOCO agreement with the following condition:
The City will make payments to contractors and vendors in an amount not to exceed $98,000
following the submittal of payment statements approved by PSAS's project architect. GOCO
will issue a reimbursement payment to the City following the completion of the project and
approval of the grant conditions by GOCO.
The City's financial impact will be to advance up to $98,000 in payment to contractors and
materials that will be reimbursed to the City by GOCO following completion of the project
by PSAS and approval of the reimbursement of grant funds by GOCO. The City will also
provide staff time involved in monitoring the project. If PSAS defaults under its Agreement
with the City, City will be financially responsible to complete the Project.
Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government Grant Agreement
GRANT AGREEMENT
PROJECT:
Name: Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences Community Built
Playground and Park
Completion Date: Prior to June 2, 2001
Contract Number: 0204
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT:
Board: The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
Address: 1600 Broadway, Suite 1650
Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: (303) 863 -7522
Facsimile: (303) 863 -7517
Grantee: City of Pueblo
Address: 211 East'D' Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Telephone: (719) 543 -6006
Facsimile: (719) 543 -0572
Contact Name: Scott Hopson
Contact Title: Senior Land Use Planner
Date: December 14, 1999
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 projects to which Grantee responded with a detailed application (the "Project
Application ").
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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.
D. The Board approved Grantee's Project Application on December 2,
1999, 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 completed no later than June 2, 2001.
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 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 $98,000, 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. Project scope The Project, Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences Community
Built Playground and 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 Agreement 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 B);
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b. A detailed Project Budget (the "Budget ") and Project Timeline (the
"Timeline ") for this Project (which will be attached to the Agreement as Appendix C and
Appendix D respectively). Grantee hereby agrees to promptly submit all material revisions
to their Budget and Timeline. 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 11(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 completed according
to the Budget and Timeline, along with Final Report Project Expenditure Documentation
detailed in Appendix E (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 Budget (Appendix C) (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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(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
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 prior to the completion date, as
identified in the Timeline (Appendix D). 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. Breach In the event that the Grantee breaches any of the terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the Board shall have the following remedies:
a. Prior to payment of grant The Board reserves the right to withdraw
funding and/or terminate this Agreement.
b. After payment of grant The Board reserves the right to deem
Grantee ineligible for participation in future Board grants, loans or projects, if Grantee
defaults in its obligations hereunder. In addition to the foregoing, the Board shall be
entitled to pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity.
7. Project operation and maintenance Grantee agrees:
a. Grantee or its successor will operate and maintain the Project in a
reasonable state of repair for the purposes specified in the Project Application for at least
20 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.
8. Compliance with reRulatory 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
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Grantee will indemnify the Board from any liability for any failure to comply with any
such applicable requirements.
9. Public access Grantee agrees, for itself and its successors in interest, to
allow reasonable access to the members of the public to the Project.
10. 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
that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are
free of such discrimination.
11. 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.
12. 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
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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.
13. . 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.
14. Grantee's inability to complete Project If the Grantee determines with
reasonable probability that the Project will not or can not 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.
15. Inspection Throughout the term of this Agreement, the Board shall have
the right to inspect the Project area to ascertain compliance with this Agreement.
16. 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 seg 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 seq ., as it is from time to time
amended, or otherwise available to the Grantee, its successor, employees, officers or
agents.
17. 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 gross negligence or
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.
18. Assignment Grantee may not assign its rights under this Agreement
without the consent of the Board.
19. 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.
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20. Applicable law Colorado law applies to the interpretation and enforcement
of this Agreement.
21. Independent contractor Grantee is an independent contractor acting in its
separate capacity and not as an officer, employee or agent of the Board.
22. 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.
23. Severability If any provision of the Grant Agreement, or the application
thereof 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.
24. 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.
25. Time is of the essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
26. Survival. The terms and provision of this Agreement shall survive the
funding of the grant and the acquisition of the real property interest by Grantee.
Subsequent to the funding of the grant, Grantee shall have a number of ongoing
obligations.
27. Fax and counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which when taken together shall
constitute one Agreement. In addition, the parties agree to recognize signatures of this
Agreement transmitted by telecopy as if they were original signatures.
28. Third party beneficiary. The Board and Grantee hereby acknowledge and
agree that this Agreement is intended only to cover the relative rights and obligations
between the Board and Grantee, and that no third party beneficiaries are intended.
29. Construction. Each party hereto has reviewed and revised (or requested
revisions of) this Agreement, and therefore, any usual rules of construction requiring that
ambiguities are to be resolved against a particular party shall not be applicable in the
construction and interpretation of this Agreement.
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Dated: J 2 D�
(To be dated up execut' by State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund)
STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND
By:
For
Cep 9wo Ifs
City of Pue
Corinne Koehler
Title: President of City Council
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APPENDIX A
PROJECT APPLICATION
Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences Community Built Playground
and Park
Except the supporting planning documents,
letters of support, and petitions which are on file with
the City of Pueblo Planning & Development Department
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Summary Form
Participant Information
1. Sponsoring Municipality of the 3rd Party 4. 3 rd Party/Partner Applicant:
Applicant: City of Pueblo Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences
2. Sponsoring Municipality of the 3rd Party Address:
Planning and Development, 211 E D
Pueblo, CO 81003
3. Sponsoring Municipality of the 3 Party Contact:
Name: Scott Hopson
Title: Senior Land Use Planner
Tele: (719) 543 -6006
Fax: (719) 543 -0572
E -Mail: n/a
7. Project Title: Community Built Playground/Park
8. Partners:
Organization Name
• Mark Klute
• Abel Engineering
• GBL/Total Terrain
• C &C Sand Co.
• Rainbird Inc. Irrigation Systems
• Dionosio Turf Farm
• Trees Please Grant
• Home Depot Grant
• Hoag Rawling Foundation
• Packard Foundation
• PSAS Family Fundraising
Total:
9. Source and Amount of Local Match:
a) Partners: $121,541
b) Applicant: $50,000
c) Total Match: $171,541
5. Y Party/Partner Address:
1745 Acero Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
6. 3 rd Party/PartnerContact:
Name: Gail Rodosevich
Title: Parent Coordinator, PSAS
Tele: (719) 549 -2737
Fax: (719) 549 -2725
E -Mail: rodosevi@uscolo.edu
Amount of Match
$62 (3 tons of sand) In kind support
$925 (of a $1,925 fee for Drain/Grade Survey) In Kind
$7,500 (Labor assistance and equipment) In kind support
$136 (8 tons of sandy loam top soil) In kind support
$6,600 (Sprinkler heads on 2 zones) In kind support
$13,068- (donate 1.5 acre of sod and give additional sod @
.16 Of) In kind support
$31,250 -(125 34" caliber trees un- installed@ $250 each)
(34" caliber trees installed @ $500 each) In kind support
$5,000 -Could be cash or in kind support (Notification
September 20, 1999)
$2,000 -Cash
$30,000 -Cash (Notification September 24, 1999)
$25,000 -Cash
$64,541 -In Kind $57,000 -Cash
10. Project Funding Total Dollar Match:
Amount:
d) Grant Request: $98,000
e) Total Match: $171,541
f) Total: $269,541
11. Brief Description of Project (please describe the scope and nature of this project):
The Community Built Playground/Park is designed to drastically improve a playground site which
involves up- dating current playground equipment from the hazardous ones that currently exist to a
PlayVenture Area with all three phases and 10 Fitness Station Challenge Course. This improvement also
includes adding a soccer field and baseball field with grass; adding a garden area which will become the
perfect laboratory for teaching science; as well as adding a fitness track, trees and picnic area. This project
will provide recreational facilities for families in our neighborhood, the children in the low income housing
areas, dozens of senior citizens, and our children at the school. Having a park in this area will help increase
home values, aide in public safety by giving children a safe place to play, give elderly persons at the nursing
homes a place to go or be taken to, as well as provide the Boys and Girls Club a place to have picnics or
games.
12. Primary city /county of service: Pueblo (Far South Side Area)
13. Other counties of service: n/a
14. Colorado Senate District: # 3
15. Colorado House District: 45 and 46
16. U.S. Congressional District: Third
17. DOLA Region: # 7
18. Authorized Signature: r Date: 9/10/99
Printed Name and Title: Lewis Quigley, City Manager
LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICATION
I. Eligibility Requirements
The Community Built Playground/Park meets the eligibility criteria on many levels. First, the
Community Built Playground/Park is designed to drastically improve a playground site which involves up-
dating current playground equipment from the hazardous ones that currently exist to a P1ayVenture Area
with all three phases and 10 Fitness Station Challenge Course. This improvement also includes adding a
soccer field and baseball field with grass; adding a garden area which will become the perfect laboratory for
teaching science; as well as adding a fitness track, trees and picnic area. Second, this project will provide
recreational facilities for families in our neighborhood, the children in the low income housing areas, dozens
of senior citizens, and our children at the school. Having a park in this area will help increase home values,
aid in public safety by giving children a safe place to play, give elderly persons at the nursing homes a place
to visit, as well as provide the Boys and Girls Club a place to have picnics or games.
1. Project Types: Community built playground/park with ball field, soccer field, garden area, and
exercise track to improve existing site.
2. Applicant/Recipient: The City of Pueblo is the sponsoring municipality of the 3rd party partner:
The Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences.
The Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences (PSAS) was Colorado's third charter school, operating
since 1994 under a charter granted by School District #60 to the University of Southern Colorado as
an Alliance endeavor. PSAS delivers an interdisciplinary, arts -based curriculum, grounded firmly in
strong community /school partnership. The over - arching philosophy of PSAS is that all children can
learn and that the quality of schooling to which children are entitled is what the wisest parents would
wish for their own children and area community.
Mission Statement
To deliver a naturally integrated and a balanced K -12 curriculum anchored in the arts and aligned
with the sciences to improve student learning and quality of life. A strong community /school
partnership based on Paideia principles will create an "untracked" curriculum and an enriched
educational setting in which all students will succeed.
3. Matching Funds:
The projected project cost for the Community Built Playground is $269,541. The City of
Pueblo has awarded PSAS with a $50,000 Community Block Grant. PSAS has raised $121,541 in
cash and in -kind support. PSAS is requesting a $98,000 through GOCO. The 10% needed cash
match for the $98,000 is $9,800. PSAS has raised $57,000 in cash! The 20% needed in -kind match
for the $98,000 is $19,600. PSAS has raised $64,541in in -kind support (see Attachment A Budget
for the complete break- down of figures) !
4. Ability to Complete the Project:
The Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences has been planning and working on this dream for
over two years. A playground committee, which consists of teachers, parents, business members
from the community, and District # 60 Facility Planners, has done all of the following (please see
Attachment D):
• worked to get the support of the community through letters, petitions, and in -kind support from
area businesses
• raised the City's awareness of the far south side's need for a playground/park
• applied for and received funds from grants /foundations
• Attended the KaBoom Playground Institute in Chicago. KaBoom is a national nonprofit
organization which helps communities create a model of partnerships that specializes in linking
communities and corporations together to build much - needed playgrounds. The KaBoom
representatives aided in negotiations with various playground equipment companies to ensure that
PSAS receive a great price for the equipment as well as taught us how to obtain funds from
various organizations.
• Applied for and received a Plant Water Investment Exemption through the Board of Water which
constitutes $12,000 in start-up fees and a waiver of $1,400 in yearly water usage.
• Obtained District # 60's permission to up -grade site as well as a commitment to
maintain site
• Purchased playground equipment using the $50,000 CBD Grant from the City of Pueblo. The 10
Station Challenge Course has already been delivered, and the P1ayVenture I, II, and III phase
equipment sectional will arrive in mid- September.
• Excitedly brought HGF Architects on board to serve as the Project Managers. HGF one of the
top architecture firms in Pueblo and has had the responsibility of working on projects in the
millions of dollars. HGF's interest to work with PSAS' Playground/Park Committee stemmed
from the overwhelming cash & in -kind support from community residents, the city, and various
businesses
• This Community Built Playground/Park Project has moved from the 1st (Schematic) and 2 °d
(Design Development) level into the 3` level (Construction Documents).
5. Maintenance Capability:
The Playground/Park Committee has applied for and received a waiver of water usage
charge through the Pueblo Board of Water. This waiver is called a Plant Water Investment
Exemption and Waiver which constitutes an initial $12,000 in start-up fees and $1,400 a year for
water usage (see Attachment G)! The committee has also obtained a maintenance commitment
through Pueblo School District # 60 (see Attachment E). This maintenance commitment
constitutes $3,300 per acre ($8,250 yearly) based on maintenance of areas similar in size.
6. Status of Property:
The project site is owned by School District # 60, and the land is valued at $12,500. PSAS
Playground Committee has received District #60's blessing to improve this site! Also the District
has committed to retain this property and to continue to make it available for this intended use for
20 years (see Attachment F).
7. Local Support:
The local support of area residents, businesses, and city has been overwhelmingly positive.
Please see Letters of Support Section as well as Attachement N, copies of petition signatures and
Attachment L, Letter from Pueblo City Council)!
8. Maximum Grant: $98,000 is being requested.
8. Project Period:
The project period is from November 1999 to June 2000 (see Attachment B, Timeline).
II. Selection Criteria: (100 points possible)
A. Characteristics (65 points)
1. Quality of project (15 points): Describe the scope and nature of what is to be
accomplished by this project. Indicate the types of proposed development or parcels to
be acquired and the location and name of each site involved.
The scope and nature of this project is designed to provide community pride as well as add to
the community's quality of life. This project will also carry on the idea of community by
providing a space where positive activities can grow. The improved playground site will include
the following items:
• replace playground equipment from the hazardous ones that currently exist
• a grassed soccer and baseball field s
• a garden area which will become the perfect laboratory for teaching science
• a fitness track, trees and picnic area
• recreational facilities for families
• a safe place for children to or nursing home residents to visit
• a place to have picnics or games
The area surrounding the project site, 1745 Acero Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado 81004, is
residential. There are houses on the north, south, and east sides of the playground, and a nursing
home is on the west side. The project site in the past was where the District would park their
preschool vans. In fact, there used to be barbed wire wrapped above the fencing. However, when
PSAS moved into the building, the District took that down. Currently the site is a 3.5 acre area
that is mostly dirt and contains the following: (see Attachment M, Photos 1-4).
• three different types of hanging and crossover bars or as the teachers refer to them, "the
death bars," a metal slide, two non - functional tether ball poles
• approximately 1 acre of broken black top and 2.5 acres of dirt/gravel
• a very small basket ball court in dire need of re- surfacing
• no sewers, wells, or sprinkler systems present
• a slight slope downward onto the asphalt which causes some drainage problems
• a few evergreen trees along the fence and two trees in the asphalt area, providing little if
any shade
The Community Built Playground/Park will be a representation of how dreams can come true
when a community comes together in a partnership (see Attachments HJ, Current Site Drawing
and New Site Development Drawing).
2. Need/Degree to which the need is satisfied (25 points):
a. Describe the need for the project. How will this project make a difference in your
community? Provide evidence of a community or regional need for more
recreational space within the immediate area (letters, petitions, news articles, public
hearings, etc.). Proposed projects should be located so as not to duplicate similar
facilities within the same service area. Higher priority will be given to urgent
projects.
According to the Empowerment Zone Strategic Plan developed by Pueblo's City
Planning Department, about 15, 000 people currently reside in the far south side
neighborhood. The far south side neighborhood developed around the smelting and steel
industries. Much of the south side neighborhood was developed by the owners of the steel
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mill and was the short-lived town of Bessemer. These are the neighborhoods which are home
to much of Pueblo's immigrant population. The Bessemer and Minnequa areas make up this
neighborhood. Median age is 34.5 years. For the City of Pueblo, median age is 36.0 years.
The south side has an aging population. Over 18 percents of the south side's population is
age 65 or over, compared to 16.1 percent for the City of Pueblo. This high concentration is
due, in part, to construction of a senior housing complex during the early 1980s, and a large
number of additional nursing homes in the area. The proportion of children under age five is
moderately higher than the city figure. The estimated 1998 Hispanic population is about
59 %, Black is 5.8 %, and White and Other is 35.2% of the south side's total population. In
terms of its family structure, the south side neighborhood has seen an increase in the
percentage of single parent families with children since 1970. Almost two - thirds of the
housing stock in the south side is owned, rather than rented. The value of homes is low. In
fact, it appears that homeowners have seen a decline of nearly $4,000 in the value of their
homes in the last eight years. Since 1970, the unemployment rate for the neighborhood has
remained above the corresponding City of Pueblo statistic. Income figures have also tended
to lag behind City figures.
Assets for Economic Empowerment
• Churches pro - active in neighborhood improvement
• Organizational capacity within Minnequa Redevelopment Corporation
• Strong resident desire for improved quality of life
• Viable neighborhood commercial district with strong presence
Barriers to Economic Empowerment
• Assistance for low - income housing
• Affordable rental housing
• Desirable neighborhood business
• Youth employment and recreation
• Quality educational opportunities
• Family center
• Graffiti clean -up
• Public Safety
• Mobility
Currently the far south side community does not have any parks where children can
play as reflected on a map obtained from Pueblo's City Planning Department (Attachment O,
Far South District Neighborhood Park Facilities). The map shows the closest park
(Beckwood) is approximately 13 blocks away, but children would have to cross Prairie
Avenue, an extremely dangerous and busy street. The next closest park ( Minnequa) is
approximately 18 blocks away, but children would then have to cross Northern Avenue,
which is just as busy. The only "parks" in the area are about 3 blocks away but are far from
resembling parks. One is about a fourth of a block and has a back stop for baseball. The
other is just an area of a little grass about 6 by 40 feet in front of a low income housing
complex. There is no equipment, no benches, no trees, and little grass, if any. Within 5 blocks
of the area of the school, there are two nursing homes and two large low income housing
complexes. There is also a Boys and Girls Club two blocks away from the school.
The commitments /support received from area residents, businesses, foundations, and
city have been overwhelmingly positive not just because the committee has done a good job
of presenting the need for a playground/park in this area but because this area of Pueblo truly
is in urgent need of a Community Built Playground/Park, and people would have a difficult
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time arguing otherwise (please see Letters of Support). This Playground/park Committee
originally thought that the trees and sod donations were going to be lost because there was not
going to be funding for the irrigation system and remainder sod; however, when the
committee heard of the GOCO grant, we knew it was an answer to prayers because it will
allow us to meet our project timeline and plug donations in when they will be available. If we
do not have an irrigation system in by March 2000, the trees and sod will no longer be
available, a lost cost of $63,068. Lastly, research shows that playgrounds can make a
difference (see Attachment Q.
b. Demonstrate how this project fits in with an adopted parks and recreation master
plan for the community or region. If you have no approved parks and recreation
plan, please demonstrate and document how the need for this project was
determined through a conscious planning and decision - making procedure.
Discussion should focus on the methodology used (public meetings, surveys,
petitions, bond elections, etc.) to determine need and plan for this project. Please
indicate what state and federal permits were, are, or will be necessary to complete
the project.
The need for this project developed when parents realized the barren, ghetto -like
condition of the current playground. Because PSAS is a charter school, the student
population is a cross - section of all Pueblo, though a large number of the students are from the
far south side area. Teachers and parents first thought that even though the school's
playground was pitiful, perhaps on occasions, the students could walk to area parks for
activities. However, this option would never happen. As people started becoming more
familiar with the area, they realized that the entire community was in need of a
playground/park. The people in the far south area do not really have a place to picnic or play
that is in a safe walking distance. As this concern grew from the school to the community,
conscious planning began. First, a playground committee was established. The playground
committee started a petition in support of a playground/park at the 1745 Acero Ave location.
Over 400 signatures were obtained. The playground committee began meeting weekly to set
goals, research the area through the City of Pueblo's Planning Department, and create a
timeline of phases and events to take place. The committee decided that the first priority was
to obtain funds to purchase new playground equipment. Parents committed to fundraising
$200 per family for the 98 -99 school year. Parents raised money through silent auctions,
spaghetti dinners, celebrity trivial pursuit, and grocery certificate programs. The committee
then set out to apply for a Hud Community Block Grant. This application was the first step in
documenting the far south side area's need for a playground park. PSAS was awarded the
Community Block Grant for $50,000 in the spring of `99. These funds were designated to
pay for playground equipment. The committee opened its eyes to the dream of creating an
entire playground/park and began asking, "What would it take to make this dream a reality ?"
Meetings were set with District #60 safety officers and facility planners to bring awareness to
the drastic need for improvements. The District showed immediate support of the project and
gave PSAS permission to proceed. A committee member was sent to attend the KaBoom
Playground Institute which aided in negotiations with the playground company for the best
possible cost for the equipment as well as taught committee members how to pursue funds
from various organizations. A Plant Water Investment Exemption from the Board of Water
was obtained as well as a commitment from District # 60 to provide maintenance, none of
which would have happened had there not been the need to have a playground/park in this
area.
1. Multiple Objectives (10 points): Describe how this project serves a number of different
uses, diverse populations, seasonal uses, and/or helps serve other needs of the
community.
Creating this Community Built Playground/Park will not only provide our students a safe
place to play a few hours on weekdays, 185 days a year, but this Community Built playground
will also provide a recreational outlet for the area community. This Community Built
Playground/Park will provide a place for family barbecues, a place to play safely, a place to
exercise, a place to explore, a place to hold baseball, soccer, or basketball games and ad aesthetic
value to the neighborhood. The committee is making the far south side area housing complexes,
Boys and Girls Club, neighbors, as well as the senior citizens aware of this project through letters
and phone calls. Organizations such as the YMCA and City Parks and Recreation Department are
aware of and support the project and the park's availability for activities (see Letters of Support).
2. Accessibility (15 points): Show how accessible the park/facility is to the surrounding
communities (bike paths, bus routes, diverse populations, costs, etc.). How many people
can easily access the park/project on a daily basis?
The Community Built Playground/Park was designed with ADA Regulations in mind. The
playground equipment was purchased specifically to meet and/or exceeded current ADA
regulations. When deciding what type of ground cover to put in the playground equipment area,
the committee chose Fibar which is ADA compliant. There will be a concrete ramp into the
playground area for wheel chair access. Pedestrian walk arounds will be located on the west side
behind the school so that the 127 nursing home residents will have easy access. There will also be
pedestrian walk arounds on Bay State Avenue so organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club
with its 2,600 plus members will have access. The Bay State Avenue will also appeal to the
families at the Sangre De Cristo housing complex, which has 267 two -three bedroom units and
approximately 600 children living there. Jones Avenue will have a pedestrian walk around.
There is a City Bus Stop located on the corner of Jones and Acero which is right in front of the
school. The bus actually picks up and drops off on Jones Avenue. This project will also provide
our 332 students a safe place to play a few hours on weekdays, 185 days a year (see Attachment
I, New Site Development Drawing).
B. Leveraging & Partnerships: (maximum of 35 points):
1. Matching Funds (20 points): What percentage of the project's overall funding is
matched by the applicant/recipient? Include both cash and in -kind services
(professional services, materials, etc.). In addition to the funds necessary to meet the
match, what other contributions are provided? Priority will be given to to projects
supported locally through written commitments of funds, materials or services from
public and/or private sources.
The projected project cost for the Community Built Playground is $269,541. The City of
Pueblo has awarded PSAS with a $50,000 Community Block Grant. PSAS has raised $121,541
in cash and in -kind support. PSAS is requesting a $98,000 amount through GOCO. The 10%
needed cash match for the $98,000 is $9,800. PSAS as the 3` party partner has raised $57,000
cash(see Attachment A, Budget)! An amount of $25,000 was raised for this project through
fundraising, while other cash was raised through grants. Part of the requirement for parents in
PSAS' charter is that they donate 18 hours of community service to the school. Consequently,
parents are eager to volunteer for projects such as the ones created when trying to build a
Community Playground/Park. When parents signed their 98 -99 yearly commitment to perform
these volunteer hours, they also committed to raise $200 per family. Cash raised through grants
can be reflected through one such as the Packard Foundation Grant. The application was
reviewed and passed by the Pueblo Advisory Board with a recommendation for $30,000. PSAS
will be notified on September 24, and Mary Gunn from the Packard Foundation's President's
office stated over the phone that Pueblo Advisory Board Recommendations are very rarely turned
down by the Board of Trustees, and that she would be happy to verify that this grant is in the final
phase. She can be contacted at 1- 650- 917 -7123 if additional information or verification is
required. Another foundation cash award was given to PSAS in the amount of $2,000. A Home
Depot Grant is also being pursued and notification will be on September 20, for this $5,000 grant.
The 20% needed in -kind match for the $98,000 is $19,600. PSAS has raised $64,541in in -kind
support (see Attachment A Budget for the complete break- down of figures)! Some of these
figures include the following support for voluntary services as well as donations:
• Abel Engineering- Drain and Grade survey done on playground/park site - received $925 of
fees donated from a total cost of $1,925.
• Requested and received 2 cases of Falcon Rotors and 1 case of PEB valves from Raid Bird
Irrigation to get us started on the Irrigation System, a $6,600 donation.
• Mark Klute $61.75 for 3 tons of sand
• C &C Sand Co. 8 tons of sandy loam top soil ($136.60)
• Labor Assistance and Equipment from GBL and Total Terrain ($7,500)
• Trees Please Grant for 125 eight to twelve foot trees of various types (a $50,000 installed)
• Dionosio Turf Farms ($13,068 for 1.5 acre of donated sod and additional sod at .16 Of)
(Please read through Attachment Letters and Letters of Support)
PSAS Playground Committee is also pursuing other business in -kind and cash matches
from companies such as TCI Cable Vision, MARCOM Systems for Irrigation Control
Timer /Clock, La Farge Inc., Pepsi, and Converges. There is nothing yet secure with these
contacts. This committee has worked extremely hard to not only bring a community awareness to
this need, but also gain community support through cash and in -kind support and donations.
2. Support (10 points): Describe the types of non -cash participation partnerships in effect for
this project (volunteer work, etc.) with other state agencies, municipalities, environmental
organizations, schools, businesses, individuals and/or other non - governmental groups.
Looking at the make -up of this Playground/park Committee is one way of understanding
the support and partnerships in effect for this project (see Attachment D). Because of the
partnership between the members on this committee, the following tasks were able to be
completed:
• Used KaBoom representatives to aid in negotiations with various playground equipment
companies to ensure PSAS' received a great price for the equipment as well as to teach us
how to obtaining funds from various organizations.
• Applied for and received the Board of Water Plant Water Investment Exemption which
constitutes $12,000 in start-up fees and waiver of yearly $1,400 water usage
• Obtained District Number 60 permission to up -grade site as well as a commitment to maintain
site.
• Received the City of Pueblo's support in applying for this grant
• Successful fundraising done by all (K -12) parents at the school
• Division of Wildlife Representative aided in completion of the Environmental Check List
• Letters of Support were written for this project by a variety of community residents
2. Cooperation (5 points): Provide evidence of cooperation among affected appropriate
jurisdictions and other government agencies in planning and developing the project.
Please see July 6, 1999, Pueblo City Council's letter to Hoag Rawlings Foundation written by
Corinne Koehler, President of the Council (Attachment L). She states:
This community built park is very much needed in this particular neighborhood and will
make it possible for residents of the Sangre de Cristo Arms as well as three nearby nursing
homes to enjoy all the benefits of a neighborhood recreation and playground area.
The City of Pueblo is in favor of adding a park to this particular area of our city because
of the positive impact it will have on the physical appearance of the area. We have not
only given money to help build the park, but we have also made a commitment to work in
cooperation with School District #60 and the Board of Water Works to maintain the
facility.
M. Great Outdoors Colorado Environmental Check List: (see Attachment K)
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Attachments
A. Budget
B. Timeline
C. KaBoom Sheet
D. List of Playground/Park Committee Members
E. District #60 Maintenance Letter
F. 20 Year Commitment Letter
G. Board of Water Waiver Letter
H. Drawing of Site —Old
I. Design Drawing of Site —New
J. Site Location Map
K. Division of Wildlife Environmental Check List
L. Pueblo City Council President's Letter
M. Photos of Site:1 4
N. Copies of Playground/Park Petition Signatures
O. Far South District Neighborhood Park Facilities Map
P. Letters of Support (In -kind and cash)
Proposed Budget
Community Block
May -99
$50,000
$50,000
Grant
Hoag Rawling
July -99
$2,000
$2,000
Foundation
PSAS Family
Sept -99
$25,000
$25,000
Fundraisin
Packard Foundation
Sept. 24, 1999
$30,000
$30,000
GOCO
Dec -99
$98,000
$98,000
TOTAL CASH
$98
$50,000
$57,000
$205,000
Mark Klute
July-99
$62 (3 tons sand)
$62
Abel Engineering
July-99
$925 (don. Fee)
$925
GBL/Total Terrain
July -99
$7,500 (Labor
$7,500
Assistance Equip)
C &C Sand Co.
Aug -99
$136 (8 tons
$136
Sandy Loam)
Rainbird Inc. Irrigation
Aug -99
$6,600 (Sprink.2
$6,600
zones)
Dionosio Turf Farms
Sept -99
$13,068 (1.5 acre
$13,068
sod)
Trees Please Grant
-Feb-99
$31,250 (125 3-
$31,250
4" caliber)
Home Depot Grant
Sept -99
$5,000 (cash or in
$5,000
kind support)
TOTAL IN -KIND
$64
$64,541
Budget Continued On Next Page
0 Purchase 10 Station Challenge Course and I, II,
Jun -99
$50,000
$317
$50,317
and III Phases of Pla Venture Equip,boarder, fill
Topographical Survey -In order to get slope to
July -99
$925
$925
ade for installation of playground equip.
$7,500
$7,500
Installation of Equipment with help of Parents
Nov -99
and Donated selective site prep for play area
drainage and perimeter drain system by
GBUTotal Terrain Equip.
Concrete ramps, walks, and footing for play area
Nov -99
$3,300
$3,300
curbs (1,100sf @$3 sf)
Blue Topping Survey ($3,000)
Jan-00
$3,000
$3,000
Grading/Earthwork/Soil Prep.
Feb -00 &
$19,224
$19,224
(128,160sf @ .15s /f)
Irrigation /Electrical (118,050sf @.60sf-
Apr-00
March -00
$64,230
$6,600
$70,830
irrig. system for sod, garden area, drip line to
trees. includes water tap fee, meter fee, backflow
prevention device, irrigation shed, electrical
- p ower,
Asphalt Paving for basketball court, paths, and
March -00
$249
$3,751
$4,000
patching around trees well in existing area (2,000
sf @ $2 sf)
125 (34" caliber) Trees (Cost and Installation)
April -00
$31,250-
$31,250
District # 60
will help with
installation
Sod (122,155 sf @ .40 sf installed)= 44,420
May -00
$24,431 to install
$13,068-
$44,420
$9,090 to purchase remai
donated 1.5
needed sod @. 16 s/f
acre
(thanks to Dionosio)
Chain link Fence, Gate and Pedestrian Walk
May -00
$3,600
$3,600
Arounds (480 l .f. @ $7.50. l .f.)
$3,000
$3,000
FootbalVSoccer Goal Posts (one air)
May-00
$2,800
$2,800
Basketball Goals 4 700 each)
May
Testing (soil) Miscellaneous
$13,000
$10,206
$13,000
$10,206
Contingency (to cover unforeseen conditions)
$50
1$121
1 $26%541
Total Uses of Funds
.$98,000
Projected Time Line
PROJECT MILESTONES
NOV-
1999
DEC-
1999
JAN-
2000
FEB-
2000
MAR-
2000
APR-
2000
MAY-
2000
JUN -
2000
Some Land Grading and
Installation of Playground Equipment Area
Architect Complete Contract Documents
Bid General Construction
Grant Award Notification
Governing Board Approval
Award Contract for General Construction
General Contractor Mobilization
Survey (Blue Topping)
Earthwork Gradin
Irrigation
Electrical
Asphalt Pavin
Soil Preparation
Tree Installation
Sod Work
Final Review (Punch List)
Final Close -Out
Final Report
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safe and accessible places to play for children.
Out of School Time
Children spend 40 hours a week watching television and playing video games — more hours than they spend
in school. (Miller, et al, 1997)
Children in low- income households are estimated to spend 50% more time watching television than their
affluent peers. (Miller, et al, 1997)
Research indicates that children who watch more television than average are more likely to be obese and to
play less, and are more aggressive and fearful of violence. (Miller, et al, 1997)
3uvenile Crime
Recent FBI studies on criminal activity in eight states reveal that after - school hours (from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
are the peak hours for juvenile crime. Juvenile crime triples during these hours. (Fox and Newman, 1997)
Authors of juvenile crime reports call for after - school programs that provide safe play spaces, constructive
activities and adult supervision as a deterrent to criminal behavior (F and Newman, 199 7)
I Physical and Me Health & Fitness
Half of all elementary- school children are already at risk for heart disease, and one in five children between
the ages of 6 and 17 is overweight. (Chicago Tribune, 4/2/93)
Among 5- to 8- year -old children, 49% have significant cardiac risk factors like obesity, high -blood pressure,
high cholesterol and inactive lifestyles. (National Association of Sport & Fitness Education)
Obese children often tend to have low self - esteem and lead socially isolated lifestyles. This inclination
continues, as 80% of obese adolescents become obese adults. (1]HP, 19%)
Regular exercise not only helps children enjoy activities they are already taking part in, but will also lay a
foundation to a healthier adult life. (washington Post, 7/15/95)
• Child - development specialists widely agree that 90% of a child's character is developed by the age of 5.
The President's Commission on Race Initiatives reports that most Americans' first interaction with a person o
another race is on a playground. (President's Commission on Race Initi 1998)
round Safety & G
In 1998, some 210,000 children sustained injuries on public playgrounds. (National Program for Playground Safety)
In 1997, more than 150,000 children received emergency- department care for "serious injuries" sustained a!
a result of inadequate surfacing materials, unsafe or outdated equipment on public playgrounds. (U.S. Public
Interest Research Groups and the Consumer Federation of America, June 1998)
• Severe injuries account for 36% of all playground injuries, and include fractures, concussions, internal injury
and even amputations. (National Program for Playground Safety, 1997)
• Every 2 -1/2 minutes, an American child requires medical attention from playground - related injuries. (National
Program for Playground safety, 1997)
• Large cities like Chicago, San Francisco and Boston are implementing aggressive land policy plans to increas
their amount of greenspace. Most metropolitan cities fall below national minimal standards for parks and
recreational facilities: 60 acres per 10,000 people, and six key facilities including play areas. (Chicago Park District
Land Policy Plan, 1993)
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PSAS PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE
Park/Playground Committee members are as follows:
Gail Rodosevich,Volunteer Coordinator
Patrick Neelan District # 60 Facilities Planner
Mr. Ken White/ Smith Barney
Mr. David Lytle, Attorney
Mrs. Charlotte Martinez, Teacher Representative, Media Specialist
Mrs. Hali Sikes, Fitness for Life Instructor
Mrs. Sandy Provenza, Teacher Representative
Mr. Don Benavidaz Teacher Representative
Mr. Bob Simmons, Teacher Representative, Engineer
Ms. Stephanie Hartgraves, Teacher Representative
Dr. Steve Bronn, Vice President of Finance and Planning, USC
Dick Cumbee, USC Physical Plant
The University of Southern Colorado holds the Colorado State Charter for the Pueblo School for
Arts and Sciences and therefore the Board of Directors is the State Board of Agriculture.
However, because the Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences is only a component of the University
the Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences has an Advisory Site Council made up of he following
members and organizations.
Mr. Netto Rodosevich, President
PSAS parent
Dr. Glennen
Interim Provost, USC
Dr. Patricia Arnold- Meadows
Dean, PSAS
Mr. Ken White,
Accountability Representative to District # 60
PSAS parent
Dana Winegardner
Director, Learn to Learn Center
Pueblo/Latino Chamber of Commerce
Representative
Dr. Ken White
District # 60 Representative
Mrs. Gail Rodosevich
Parent Volunteer Representative
Ms. Donna Stinchcomb
Education Coordinator
Sangre De Christo Art Center
Mr. Don Benavidaz
Teacher Representive
Mrs. Valdez -Hall
Teacher Representee
Mrs. Sara Mckinsey
Teacher Representee
Dr. Gloria Trujillo- Sanchez
USC Personnel Director USC Representative
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OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 1999
Mr. Wally Picccone, Program Manager
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
1600 Broadway
Suite 1650
Denver, CO 80202
Dear Mr. Piccone:
This letter is intended to supplement the application sponsored by the City of
Pueblo on behalf of the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences (PSAS). The
park improvement project is proposed at Washington School Playground, a
facility owned by Pueblo School District 60.
The City of Pueblo and Pueblo School District 60 do not have a written
agreement for the joint use and investment in school /park facilities and
school playgrounds. Be that as it may, the City of Pueblo and School District
60 have established an excellent reputation for working cooperatively over
the past 30 years to develop and operate 34 school /park and playground
sites within the City of Pueblo. These facilities are generally set aside for
exclusive use of the School District during school hours and community use is
provided for outside of school hours.
The maintenance of the Washington Park Playground has been and continues
to be the responsibility of School District 60. The District has not requested
the City of Pueblo to accept any of the additional operation and maintenance
costs related to the proposed improvements. As the sponsor, the City of
Pueblo supports the park improvements proposed in the grant application and
the Pueblo School District 60 and PSAS will be responsible for the ongoing'
operation and maintenance of the playground facility. It is the City's intent
to enter into a definitive agreement with School District 60 for a term of 20
years defining their respective obligations prior to the City's acceptance of
the GOCO Grant.
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Corrine Koehler
City Council President
P.O. Box 1427 Pueblo, Colorado 81002 -1427 (719) 5840800
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The Educational Alliance of Pueblo.. .
a partnership, for quality education
University of Southern Colorado 2200 Bonforte Blvd. Pueblo, CO 61001 -4901 (719) 549 -2311
P ueblo School District No. 60 315 W. I Ith Street Pueblo, CO 81003 -2804 (719) 549 -7101
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Dave Roudcbush, Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Associate Vice President for Administrative Services
September 21, 1999
Great Outdoors Colorado
Program Administrator
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is intended to supplement the joint application being made by the Pueblo
School for the Arts and Sciences (PSAS), Pueblo School District No. 60, University of
Southern Colorado and the City of Pueblo. The joint application proposes the
development of a joint use park/playground area for the students of PSAS and
community at large.
Pueblo School District No. 60 has acknowledged that the value of the property being
developed is approximately 512,500. The District has also committed to annual
maintenance of the area at a cost of $3,300 per acre per year. It is the intent of the
District retain this property and to continue to make it available for this intended use for
20 years. As an indication of the District's commitment to grounds /maintenance,
$97,300 was budgeted during fiscal year 1999. For fiscal year 2000, the District has
budgeted 5103,200 for grounds/maintenance services.
Pueblo has a rich history of providing quality community schools and facilities. This
joint effort would only serve to enhance this commitment to our students and community.
Sincerely,
2 d & C. Roudebas
Associate Superintendent for
Administrative Services
Dr o* Bales
erim Superintendent
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THE PUEBLO SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES
1745 Acero • Pueblo. CO 81004 - (719) 549 -2737
September 22, 1999
Great Outdoors Colorado
Grant Administrator.
Dear Administrator,
This letter is written to establish and document that the proposed playground /park will ht-
available for community recreational activities according to the attached time - table.
The Community Built Playground /Park Usage Time -Table for the proposed playground /park
site at 1745 Acero Avenue is calculated using the calendar year. Each month is divided inn>
usage times which establishes the availability in hours and days for both the community .tnd
PSAS students.
The usage table reflects that the community will have access to the playground /park for
223.6 days a year, totaling 5,368 hours. This project will truly benefit the neighborhood
and community as well as the students at the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences.
Should you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patricia Arnold - Meadows
Dean, Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences
D d C. Roudebua
Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services
School District # 60
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September 2, 1999
Office of the City Council
City Council
Pueblo, CO 81003
Dear Council Members,
I am writing in support of the playground/park project being initiated by the Pueblo
School for the Arts and Sciences (PSAS). PSAS is a charter school that uses Washington
Elementary School which is owned by Pueblo School District No. 60. The
playground/park enhancement project is truly a joint effort between many entities in
Pueblo. PSAS, the University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo School District No. 60, and
the Pueblo Board of Water Works are among the partners who have collaborated in this
venture. In addition to the public entities, PSAS parents and volunteers have solicited
donations from many businesses and have secured professional services from HGF
Architects and Abel Engineering Inc.
All of this energy has been massed to develop a playground site for the use of students
from PSAS and for the community as a whole. The District has been working closely
with PSAS and will continue to lend time and resources toward the successful completion
of this project. Upon its completion, Pueblo School District No. 60 will allocate the
necessary labor and materials to maintain the facility. The District as well as the many
individuals and businesses who have already contributed time and effort into this project
would certainly appreciate the support of City Council and the support of Great Outdoors
Colorado to bring this outstanding project to completion.
Sincerely,
Da id C. Roudebush, Ph.D.
Associate Superintendent for
Administrative Services
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Dave Roudebush, Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Associate Vice President for Administrative Services
September 10, 1999
Great Outdoors Colorado
Program Administrator
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is intended to supplement the joint application being made by the Pueblo
School for the Arts and Sciences (PSAS), Pueblo School District No. 60, University of
Southern Colorado and the City of Pueblo. The joint application proposes the
development of a joint use park/playground area for the students of PSAS and
community at large.
Pueblo School District No. 60 has acknowledged that the value of the property being
developed is approximately $12,500. The District has also committed to annual
maintenance of the area at a cost of $3,300 per acre per year. It is the intent of the
District retain this property and to continue to make it available for this intended use for
20 years. Pueblo has a rich history of providing quality community schools and facilities.
This joint effort would only serve to enhance this commitment to our students and
community.
Sincerely,
Dav'd C. RoudebusM
Associate Superintendent for
Administrative Services
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Attention: Gail
September 9, 1999
To Whom It May Concern:
Subjed: S&e d Pw* For PosUo "ont for Arts do Sc awm (PUM
This is to confirm that the Board of Water Works at its' Aptd, 20, 1999 Board meeting approved
exemption of the two Plant Water Investment Fee and agreed to provide water at no charge
for an approximate 3.13 acre school park located at the southwest corner of Baystate Avenue and
Acero Avenue. PSAS will be respons%le for all other costs for the installation of the water
service including all tap and mater fees.
If you have questions or need additional information, please call sump at 584.0233.
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Dr. Bill Sova
Vice - President
City of Pueblo
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
July 6, 1999
Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation
P.O. Box 4040
825 West 6th Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Dear Foundation Members:
Cathy Garcia
Rich Golenda
Al Gurule
Bob Schilling
John A. Verna
On behalf of the Pueblo City Council, please accept this letter of support for the Pueblo School
for Arts and Sciences in their request to seek funds to create a playground park behind their
facility on Acero Avenue. This community built park is very much needed in this particular
neighborhood and will make it possible for residents of the Sangre de Cristo Arms as well as
three nearby nursing homes to enjoy all the benefits of a neighborhood recreation and
playground area.
The City of Pueblo is in favor of adding a park to this particular area of our city because of the
positive impact it will have on the physical appearance of the area. We have not only given
money to help build the park, but we have also made a commitment to work in cooperation with
School District #60 and the Board of Water Works to maintain the facility.
We understand that Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences has over 400 signatures of property
owners and residents in that immediate area who have shown their support for this park. We also
understand they are currently seeking corporate and other funds to help make this dream a
reality. We hope your foundation will favor their request.
Again, we support the Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences in their efforts to seek funding to.
help create this much - needed playground park and recreation area for the residents of Pueblo. If
you have any questions or need further information from us, please do not hesitate to give me a
call.
Sincerely,
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Corinne Koehler
President of the Council
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#1 City Hall Place Pueblo, Colorado 81003 (719) 584 -0800 FAX (719) 584 -0850
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
of Pueblo County & the Lower Arkansas Valley
Administrative Office: 2601 Sprague Avenue • Pueblo, CO 81004
Telephone: (719) 564 -0055 • Fax: (719) 561 -4594
September 7, 1999
Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences
1745 Acero
Pueblo, Colorado 81004
Dear Administrator:
The Boys and Girls Club of Pueblo County is pleased to support the request by
the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences for funds to create a playground /park
behind their facility on Acero. The PSAS is in close proximity to the Boys and Girls
Club's Sprague Center and the playground /park will be a resource for us when
providing recreational opportunities for our over 2,600 Club members.
We are excited about this addition to our neighborhood; not only for the recreational
facilities it will provide, but also for the positive impact it will have on the physical
appearance of our area. We welcome your playground /park as an amenity to the
neighborhood.
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Sprague Center • 2601 Sprague • 719 - 564 -0055 • Eastside Center • 625 N. Monument • 719 - 544 -2960
Pitkin Center • 215 E. Orman • 719 - 542 -4128 • Teen Center • 2601 Sprague • 719 - 564 -0055
Rocky Ford Center • 202 S. Main • Rocky Ford, CO 81062 • 719 - 254 -7664
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September 8, 1999
Great Out Doors Colorado
Grant Administrator
Dear Sirs:
Integrated Health Services of Pueblo, 2611 Jones Ave., shares a
common property line with the Pueblo School for Arts and
Sciences. The Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences is in the
process of building a park just east of our facility. Our agency
serves between 120 and 134 residents who would greatly benefit
from this Community Build Park. The park design has incorporated
pedestrian access gates on the common property line to assure
easy access to our residents.
A Community Build Park at this location would esthetically
enhance this area, as well as provide a much - needed recreational
facility for people who live in this area. An adequate park with
recreational facilities is not available within a twenty -block
area. Integrated Health Services of Pueblo endorses this project
and encourages your agency to grant funding to help complete this
project.
Sincerely,
Pat Esgar
Admissions /Marketing Director
IHS of Pueblo
2611 Jones Avenue • Pueblo, CO 81004 • 719 -564 -1735 • FAX: 719 - 5641501
HOUSING AUTHORITY of the CITY OF PUEBLO
1414 No. Santa Fe Ave. (10th Floor) I Pueblo, CO $10034M I Phone (719) 5444490/ FAX (719) 54 6-5384 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Volce"D .lack Quinn
September 9. 1999
Great Outdoor Colorado
Grant Administrator
Dear ,Administrator:
COMMISSIONERS:
Mr. Gaspare (Gus) Sarcia
Judge Gordon R. Cooper
Mr. Robert L. Hawkins
Mr. son WeIr dling
Ms. Elizaboth B. Wilson
This letter is written as an endorsement for the Community Build Park/Playground grant
application that is being submitted by the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo has 267 public housing units in. the area of this
proposed park. These rental units serve approximately 600 children who would greatly benefit
from the use of this recreational facility when it is completed. Park facilities for these children
are not currently available within a twenty block area of this proposed site and adequate existing
facilities that are available for these children necessitates crossing busy city streets. The
proposed site is located within four blocks of our public housing developments.
This proposed facility would not only provide a playground and a park for the low - income
children residing in public housing but would also provide a green area for the families as well.
Please contact me Ms. Vida Harbour, Resident Initiatives and Housing Manager, at 560 -1005 if
you should require additional information. Best of luck with your much need program.
Sincerely,
Frank Pacheco
Assistant Executive Director
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316 W. 11th Street / Pueblo, Colorado 81003
offlca: (719) 549.7194
Fox: (7191649.7187
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September 9, 1999
Great Outdoors Colorado
Grant Administrator
Dear Administrator-
Partner in the Educational Alliance of Puebo
ATHLUICS/AMVMES
Jay A. Comile, CAA
Director of AthletkVActivltin
Linda Martin — Administrative Secretary
I am writing this letter to endorse the grant application of the Pueblo School for the Arts
and Sciences, who are developing a community park here in Pueblo.
The athletic department of Pueblo School District 60 will use this park and the facilities
that will be built there on a regular, ongoing basis. These facilities will be used by
students of all ages from district 60 including middle school and high school aged youth.
If I can be of any assistance in the approval of this grant, please feel free to contact me at
the above numbers.
Sincerely,
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Ja A. Corniis
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City of Pueao
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
September 9, 1999
Gayle Rodosevich
c/o PSAS Project
1745 Acero Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
RE: PSAS School Park Project
TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
Please accept this letter on behalf of the City of Pueblo Parks & Recreation Department in support
of the School Playground Park project for the Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences.
We feel that this park is needed for this area of the community and our department could utilize a
completed facility such as this for our summer recreational programming. The addition of this park
would certainly add to the quality of life for the surrounding neighborhoods.
)'lease feel free to contact our office at your convenience if we can provide any additional
information.
Sincerely,
Rich Zajac
Director of Parks & Recreation
800 Goodnight Avenue Pueblo, Colorado 81005 (719) 56&1745 Fax (719) 566 -8074
38546 E US Hwy 50
Vineland, CO 81006
719 -948 -3194
FAX 719 - 948 -2215
September 8, 1999
To Whom It May Concern:
In support of the Community Build Playground/Park at the
Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences, Dionisio Turf Farm will
donate and deliver 1.5 acres of sod and provide the
additional sod needed which is approximately 1 acre at $.16
per square foot. The donation of the 1.5 acre of sod equals
a value of ( 65,340 s/f x .20 s/f ) $13,068.00.
Sincerely,
Donna Dionisio
Gail Rodosevich
Pueblo. School for Arts& Sciences
The Robert.Hoag Rawlings Foundation members met today and approved a $2,000
donation toward your: efforts for a Community Build Park. What a wonderful idea`for the
children.andfamilies in that whole area.
We applaud your efforts and wanted to make a contribution toward the park!
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Rain Bird Sales, Inc
Turf Product:
4261 S. Country Club Roa,
Tucson, Arizona 85714 USA
Telephone 520.741.6101
Fax 520.741.614(
RA/N*B /RD
August 2, 1999
Gail Rodosevich
The Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences
3227 Northridge Dr.
Pueblo, CO 81008
Dear Gail.
To assist you in your endeavors with the Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences sit::
development, Rain Bird would be honored to donate 2 cases of Falcon Rotors, _iid 1 Cas'.-
of PEB valves. This accounts for approximately 40 Falcon Rotors, and 10 PEU, Valves,
which should get you well on your way to an irrigation system for you site.
In an effort to prevent you from having to inventory this product until r.;quired, I
am willing to withhold shipment until it is requested by you. I require a few w.ek
notice, so that I am able to ensure adequate time for arrival. If you would simfly give m.:
a call about one month before the product is required, I will place the order, an'i I-,ave it
shipped to the address of your choosing.
I hope you find this donation of the approximate size you were seeking. aid iook
forward to hearing from you in the near future. If you have any questions, I ca 1 be
reached at (303) 885 -1415.
Sincerely,
Jed Price
Rain Bird
Public Agency Sales Specialist
September 1, 1999
To whom it may concern:
TREES PLEASE is seeking grants totaling $10,000.00 to plant 125
deciduous and coniferous trees on the new park and playground at the
Pueblo School for the-Arts and Sciences:
if you have any.questions, please call me at 543 -0720.
Sincerely,
jean Latka
Co- Director
Trees Please — A Non- Profit Organization Replanting Pueblo
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
March 22, 1999
Gregg Sinn
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
Dear Mr. Sinn:
Congratulations! The City Council has been notified that the 1999 CDBG Final Statement of
Objectives and Activities has been funded by HUD. The project you requested for CDBG
funding has been approved (PSAS Playground /Park, $50,000).
This amount allocated is subject to your agency submitting documentation to assure
compliance with CDBG federal regulations. Please contact Jeanne Hickman to determine if a
Subrecipient Agreement is required. The Agreement will need to be completed before work
can be undertaken. Please contact Jeanne at 584 -0861 to begin this process.
Director
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One City Hall Place P.O. Box 1427 Pueblo, Colorado 81002 - 1427 (719) 584 -0830 (Voice/TDD) Fax (719) 584 -0831
Jul -09 -99 08:48A
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July 8, 1999
AEP JN. 9936800
719 - 546 -2166
General Civil Engineering - surveying • Complete WE Services
GAIL RODOSEVICH
PUEBLO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES
1745 ACERO
PUEBLO CO, 81004
RE: Topographical Survey of 1745 Acero
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Abel J. Tapia. PE.
Presioent
J44f Bailey, v.E.
Vice Fresiden
Abel Engineering Professionals, Inc. (AEP), is pleased to present a proposal liar Survey
Services for the above referenced project. ALP is State Pre - qualified, errors and
omission insured, as well as general liability insured. We are also a Certified
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.
Based on the information available to us at. this time, our Scope of services and bees have
been identified in Appendix I and Proposal Acceptance is include in Appendix 2 [or
your acceptance. We can modify or negotiate as needed.
AEP is available to start work immediately and will complete your project in a titnely
fashion. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you again. If you have any
questions, please contact our film.
Sincerely,
ABEL ENGINEERING PROFFSSIONALS, INC.
Ron Afc (ii(, PLS
Manager Survey Department.
102 S. Oneida St. - Pueblo, CO 81003 - Tel (719) 546 -7235
P.O. Box 1826 - Pueblo, CO 81002 - Fax (719) 546-2166
E -mail: aepCciamigo net
Jul -09 -99 08:48A
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Survev services
719 - 546 -2166
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Topographical Survey
From existing school building West side to existing fence at property line and between Hay Skate Ave.
and Jones Ave.
♦ Locate School Building confers on West side.
Locate finish floor elevation.
♦ Provide electronic media of Topographical surface features.
ContractCost ........................................................................................ ............................... $1925.00
ARPdonated coniribution .............................................. ............................... ($425.00)
Total Contract. Cost to P. S. A .S ............................. .......................$1000.00
Plus direct costs
Direct Cost
Long distance telephone
Fax / Fcderal Express
Blueprints $2.60 each
J & S CONSTRUCTION
Bonded and Insured
License # J&3765
1211 N Starkweather Ln
Pueblo West, CO 81007
719 - 547 -7585
September 8, 1999
Great Outdoor Colorado
Program Administrator
Dear Program Administrator:
J & S Construction supports the Community Build Park/Playground application that is being
submitted by the Pueblo School for Arts and Science. We will provide a heavy equipment
operator to assist in grading and leveling the site as well as assistance with the actual construction
of the playground equipment. We will also consider other inkind support once the construction
plans are complete and can be reviewed.
Thank you for your consideration,
G 4�4
Joseph P. Provenza
Abe Martinez
Fa(ilite Manager
Puebt, West
& C SAND CO.
lel: 719 -547 -90(X)
Ymr Dew afiw lydsc*ng & Building Sour Si= 19611 Fax. 719-547-9019
Colo Springs, CO 1087 N. Holiday Drive
Pueblo West, CO Pueblo West, CO 81007
Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences:
In support of the Community Built Playground/Park at the Pueblo School for the Arts and
Sciences, C &C Sand Company will donate 8 tons of sandy -loam top soil which would
cover a 1,280 foot area spread at a thickness of 1 V2 inches. The dollar figure for this
donation is $136.
Sincerely,
P beartinez, Manager
09/13/1999 11:24 7195448901 G:—B CONSTRUCTION PAGE 02
GL8 CONSTRUCTION
Gsay Co Bastion
General Contractor
1335 Cat Ash Street
PUEBLO, COLORADO 81001
(719) 544.8901
September 12,1999
To whom it may concern:
We at OLD CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. have discussed your project with our officers and
feel that this is a worthwhile project We arc willing to donate 100 hours of our time to
help this project complete its process. If there is anything that needs to be cleared by
OLD CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. for it's involvement please let me know.
Being involved in this project we would like to be updated regularly on the process and
would like to be involved in any decisions where GLB CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. will be
involved in helping this process be complete.
Thank You,
Henrietta Bastian,
Gary Bastian
GLB CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.
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APPENDIX B
RESOLUTION
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Appendix B APPROVED
RESOLUTION N0. 8944
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE
BOARD OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND
RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF THE PUEBLO SCHOOL FOR
THE ARTS AND SCIENCES COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUND AND
PARK AT A SCHOOL SITE OWNED BY PUEBLO SCHOOL DISTRICT
#60 LOCATED AT 1745 ACERO AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo has agreed to be the Grantee and sponsoring agency for the Pueblo
School for the Arts and Sciences for a local government parks and outdoor recreation grant from Great Outdoors
Colorado to fund the completion of the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences Community Built Playground and
Park at a school site owned by Pueblo School District 60 located at 1745 Acero Avenue, 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 , 2000, between the City of Pueblo, a municipal
corporation, and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, for the Pueblo School for the Arts
and Sciences Community Built Playground and Park, a copy of which is attached hereto (except a copy of the
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
The resolution will become effective upon final passage.
INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 28. 2000
BY: R'• h Golenda
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APPROVED: �, L'
President of City Council
ATTESTED BY:
CITZCLERK
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APPENDIX C
PROJECT BUDGET
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APPENDIX D
PROJECT TIMELINE
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APPENDIX E
FINAL REPORT PROJECT EXPENDITURE DOCUMENTATION
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Appendix E
Final'Report
Project Expenditure Documentation
Contact Name and Number:
Contract/Grant Number:
Project Title:
Amount of Final Payment Requested: $
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GREAT OUTDOORS
COLORADO
Project Cost
Total Project Cost $
(Attached documentation should support this number and reflect all funds spent to complete the project)
GOCO Grant Award $
Cash $
In -Kind (labor /materials) $
Were any funding conditions placed on this grant? Yes No
If yes, please describe the conditions in an attachment and how you have fulftlled this requirement.
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 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 the 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 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 evidence of signage (eg. picture) acknowledging GOCO grant.
* * Include explanation of when signage will be completed if it is not.