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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10087RESOLUTION NO. 10087 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2004 GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE HISTORICAL FUND MONIES RELATING TO THE EL PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGY PAVILION AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, it is a goal of the Pueblo Comprehensive Development Plan to preserve the archaeological, architectural, historical, and natural resources which contribute to the character, individuality, and cultural heritage of Pueblo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The City agrees to submit an application for the El Pueblo Archaeology Pavilion consisting of the construction of an interpretive catwalk, lighting and heating systems. The City recommends the application be forwarded to the Colorado Historical Society for consideration to receive monies from the State Historical Fund. The President of City Council is hereby authorized to execute submittal of the application on behalf of the City. INTRODUCED March 22, 2004 BY Michael Occhiato /� Councilperson APPROVED: �`-f PRESI ENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK l�o. � ioo8'7 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM 914 DATE: MARCH 22, 2004 (AMENDED) DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH PLANNING DEPARTMENT /CATHY GREEN TITLE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A 2004 GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE HISTORICAL FUND MONIES RELATING TO THE EL PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGY PAVILION AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME Should the City Council approve the submittal of a 2004 Grant Application for State Historical Fund monies relating the EL Pueblo Archaeology Pavilion and authorizing the President of City Council to execute same? 1 tio Approval of this Resolution. BACKGROUND The following application has been prepared by City Staff and requires municipal support for submittal to the Colorado Historical Society for consideration to receive monies from the State Historical Fund. The grant application is requesting funds in the amount of $90,750 to complete the El Pueblo Archaeology Pavilion. The local grant match in the amount of $30,350 is available in Capital Project No. CP0002. The total project costs are $121,000 and include the construction of an interpretive catwalk bridge over the archaeology dig site and the installation of lighting and heating systems. Schematic plans have been completed by HGF Architects, Inc. and they are preparing construction documents for the project. The funds from the State Historical Fund are critical for the completion of the project. Attached is a support letter from Joseph Bell, Facilities Director of the Colorado Historical Society. The El Pueblo Archaeology Pavilion is owned by the City and will be administered by the City. FINANCIAL IMPACT Funds for the proposed 25% cash match in the amount of $30,250 are available from Capital Project El 0002.