HomeMy WebLinkAbout11113RESOLUTION NO. 11113
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2007 GRANT APPLICATION FOR
STATE HISTORICAL FUND MONIES RELATING TO THE CITY HALL AND MEMORIAL HALL
RESTORATION, PHASE 1 PROJECT 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;
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the 2001 City Hall and Memorial Hall Historic Structural
Assessment and Master Plan to preserve and restore City Hall and Memorial Hall as important
historic civic buildings for the City of Pueblo and State of Colorado;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
The City agrees to sponsor and submit an application for the City Hall and Memorial Hall
Restoration, Phase 1 Project consisting of the replacement of the gutter system, new tile
roofing, rehabilitation of skylights and the cupola tower and restoration of exterior masonry. 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 sponsorship of the application on behalf of the City.
INTRODUCED September 24, 2007
ATTESTED BY
APPROVED:
ESID NTof City Council
CITY CLERK
Randy Thurston
Councilperson
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # LI
DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
DEPARTMENT: JERRY M. PACHECO, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2007 GRANT APPLICATION FOR
STATE HISTORICAL FUND MONIES RELATING TO THE CITY HALL AND MEMORIAL
HALL RESTORATION, PHASE 1 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF
CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
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Should the City Council approve the
Historical Fund monies relating to th e
authorize the President of City Council
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
submittal of a 2007 Grant Application for State
restoration of City Hall and Memorial Hall and
to execute same?
The project is Phase I of a multi -phase restoration of the Pueblo City Hall & Memorial
Hall. The State Historical Fund will regard the project as a stand -alone project, and
completion of future phases is not required in order to receive the grant. Immediate
concerns are water damage in interior walls from failing gutters and mortar joints. The
project follows the recommendations provided by a 2001 Historic Structural Assessment
and Master Plan, completed with assistance from the State Historical Fund. The study
identified the following "Prioritized Work" items: 1) Repair leaks at gutters on both City
Hall and Memorial Hall; 2) Tuck Point all cornices to prevent water penetration into
stonework; 3) Provide lateral reinforcement of the cupola structure; and 4) Maintain or
remove non - historic roll roofing and replace with barrel tile roofing. The project scope
of work will consist of 1) hiring a restoration and roofing consultant, 2) roofing and
waterproofing and 3) exterior closures. The present project is focused on these tasks.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The State Historical Fund grant request is for $200,000. The Local Match required is in
the amount of $970,000, for a project total of $1,170,000. Of the City match portion,
$485,000 will be requested from the Energy and Mineral Impact Fund of the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs at its December grant cycle, and $485,000 will need to be
committed from General Fund Revenues. A significant amount of insurance claim
money is anticipated to be received from the recent hailstorm damage to the roof, which
will assist in a portion of the local match requirement.