HomeMy WebLinkAbout09366RESOLUTION NO. 9366
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO
TO SUBMIT A MINI -GRANT APPLICATION TO GREAT
OUTDOORS COLORADO TO CONSTRUCT A PICNIC
SHELTER AT THE GREENWAY AND NATURE CENTER
OF PUEBLO, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF
THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo agrees to submit a mini -grant application to the
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to construct a picnic shelter at
the Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The grant application is requesting $15,000 from the Great Outdoors Colorado
Trust Fund for the Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo Education, Event and Picnic
Shelter Construction — Phase II project.
SECTION 2.
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the
grant application on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City
Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
INTRODUCED: August 27, 2001
BY: Corinne Kqjbler
I NCIL P R�
APPROVED:
CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
C CLERK
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # I
DATE: AUGUST 27,2001
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT A MINI -
GRANT APPLICATION TO GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TO CONSTRTUCT
A PICNIC SHELTER AT THE GREENWAY AND NATURE CENTER OF PUBELO,
AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
ISSUE
Should City Council agree to submit a mini -grant application to the State Board of the
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to construct a picnic shelter at the Greenway and
Nature Center of Pueblo?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo (GNCP) is requesting the City to apply for a
mini -grant from GOCO to construct a picnic shelter at the Greenway and Nature Center
of Pueblo. The grant application (see attached) is for the Greenway and Nature Center of
Pueblo Education Event and Picnic Shelter Construction -Phase II . The GNCP is
constructing a 1500 square foot multiple purposes picnic shelter that will provide cover
for picnicking, special events and protection from inclement weather for both the Nature
Center and trail users. The shelter will be located on City property and will
accommodate over 100 people. The picnic shelter project is included within the " The
Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo Strategic Resource Plan that was reviewed by
City Council in the fall of 2000. Phase I of the project was completed in October 2000
and included the design and engineering, site preparation, clearing of the site, grading,
concrete floor and metal supports for the shelter.
City Council
Background Paper
Page Two
Phase II will finish the project and includes the roof trusses, purlins and the roof itself.
Estimated cost for Phase 11 is $28,269. The GOCO mini -grant request is for $15,000.
Pueblo County is contributing $9,234 in cash match to the project. The GNCP is
providing $1,000 in cash match and $2,900 of in -kind services.
If the project is funded by GOCO, the University of Southern Colorado (USC) will need
to enter into an agreement with the City that requires USC, through the GNCP, to operate
and maintain the project in a reasonable state of repair for at least 20 years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The GNCP is not asking the City to contribute cash towards the project. The Planning
Department staff will perform necessary administrative duties associated with monitoring
the grant.
Mini -Grant Application Summary Form
lease type responses. Contact GOCO for an eleczonic copy of this fern,).
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L3• ref Description of Project (please describe the scone of s project in =50 words or less):
The Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo (GNCP) is constructing a 1500 square foot educational program,
special event and picnic shelter at the Nature Center site. This shelter would serve the multiple purpose
of providing shelter for picnickers, for environmental education programs conducted by Nature Center staff,
for special events and for general Greenway trail and Nature Center users during inclement weather. This
shelter will accommodate over 100 people. Phase 1 of this project is complete and consisted of design and
construction drawing work, site preparation and clearing, grading, construction of the cement slab and
construction of the metal supports. Phase 2 will complete the project and consists of the construction of
the roof trusses and purlins and the roof itself.
1 Cher ? arm ers.
1 -. P-oject : unain,a
(Grant request may not exceed S10.000;
Totai project cost may not exceed 530.000)
(A) c ReQUest:
S 15,000.00
(B) Local match:
(C) Total Cost:
17. Authorized Sionature/
(Zligi ble Entity)
S 13.269.00
S 28,269.0
' 1 (if any):
Greenway & Nature Center of Pueblo
16. Local Marc::
List sources / a^.IOunts from (B) :he left eolurrn
Source: .mount:
Greenway &
Nature Center S 3.900.00
Pueblo Countv S 9,234.00
S 13_,134.00
Date: d' /71 /
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Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo Mini -grant application
I. Eligibility Requirements
1. Project Type: Phase 2 of the construction of a new outdoor covered event, program
and picnic shelter.
2. Recipient: The City of Pueblo would be the sponsor /recipient of the project with the
non- profit Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo (GNCP) as the partner.
3. Matching Funds: $9,234 cash from Pueblo County, $1000 cash from the GNCP, and
$2,900 of in -kind support from the GNCP
4. Maintenance Capability: The Greenway and Nature Center will handle all
maintenance of the shelter through the Center's facilities and grounds staff.
5. Status of Property: The site is located on City of Pueblo property, which is leased
under a management agreement to the Greenway and Nature Center,
6. Local Support: Resolution is enclosed from the Pueblo City Council and letter of
support from the University of Southern Colorado, managing partner of the Greenway
and Nature Center
7. Maximum Grant: The requested grant amount is $15,000
8. Project Period: Project is targeted for completion before June 1, 2002
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Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo Mini -grant application
II. Selection Criteria
A. Characteristic and Need
The Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo (GNCP) is constructing a 1500 square foot
educational program, special event and picnic shelter at the Nature Center site. This
shelter will serve the multiple purpose of providing shelter for picnickers, be used for
environmental education programs conducted by Nature Center staff, for special events
and for general Greenway trail and Nature Center users during inclement weather. This
shelter will accommodate over 100 people. Phase 1 of this project is complete and
consisted of design and construction drawing work, site preparation and clearing, grading,
construction of the cement slab and construction of the metal supports. Phase 2 will
complete the project and consists of the construction of the roof trusses and purlins and
the roof itself
The Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo (GNC) is currently one of Southern
Colorado's largest environmental education providers and most popular recreation areas.
Each year the Center serves 15,000 - 20,000 people annually with environmental
education, interpretive programming, and summer programs. In addition, the GNCP hosts
over 300,000 visits annually to the Nature Center site. Visitation has been on the
increase with 26% more visits in 2000 versus 1999. Additionally, the GNCP is the most
popular trailhead for community access to the River Trail system, providing access to over
35% of the trail users annually.
The GNCP serves a very broad and diverse group of people of all ages, ethnic
backgrounds, and physical and mental capacities. The Center is free to the public and
the grounds and trails are open to the public 365 days a year. Of the over 300,000 visits,
a high percentage of these people are coming to the GNCP to enjoy a picnic by the river,
relax in the shade of the Cottonwoods, access the river trail, and generally enjoy nature.
The new shelter would provide a shelter from inclement weather and the sun and
would accommodate a wide range of people for various purposes including picnics,
special events, reunions, and as an outdoor classroom for GNCP environmental
education programs.
B. Leveraging and Partnerships
Matching Funds: This phase of the project is estimated to cost $28,269 with $9,234 in
cash from Pueblo County, $1000 cash from the GNCP, and $2,900 of in -kind support from
the GNCP. $15,000 is being requested from GOCO.
Support: This project is supported by volunteer help from GNCP volunteers, assistance
from community service workers through the Useful Public Service program, and inmate
crews from Colorado State Corrections. In addition, initial design and technical support
was provided by a local law firm, Konciljia and Konciljia P.C., and local construction
company, T.L. Printz Construction Company. This project also received technical support
from the University of Southern Colorado's Physical Plant Planning Department. Letters
of support are included with this application.
Great Outdoors Colorado
Greenway and Nature Center
Local Government Park and Outdoor Recreation Mini -Grant Budget
Sources of Funds
Date
GOCO
Applicant
Partner
Total
Secured
Award
(GNC)
(Pueblo
Match
County)
Match
Cash
$15,000
$ 1,000
$ 9,234
$25,369
In -kind:
- Nature Center staff
9/01
$ 2,900
( admininstation and
Construction coordination)
i t. Source of Funds
$15,000
$ 3,900
$9,234
$28,269
Uses of Funds
Date to
Goco
Applicant
Partner
Total
be spent
Funds
(GNC)
(Pueblo
Match
County)
Match
Log Trusses
by 6/01
$9,234
$9,234
Log purlins and erection
by 6/01
$5,635
$5,635
Set and secure log trusses
by 6/01
$1,200
$1,200
Metal roof and labor
by 6/01
$8,300
$8,300
Crane rental and misc.
by 6/01
$1,000
$1,000
Project oversight and
by 6/01
$2,900 (in-
$2,900
administration
kind)
Total Use of Funds 1
$15,135
$3,900
$9,234
$28,269