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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12331RESOLUTION NO. 12331 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FOUNTAIN CREEK WATERSHED TRAILS AND RECREATION PROJECTS TO THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, City Council supports and authorizes the City of Pueblo to submit a grant application on behalf of the greater partnership between the City of Colorado Springs, City of Fountain, El Paso County, Fountain Creek Watershed, Flood Control and Greenway District (Project Partners) for the Fountain Creek Watershed Trails and Recreation Projects for the purposes of furthering the vision of the State Parks Department Front Range Trail Project, the Fountain Creek Crown Jewel Project, and the Historic East Side Greenway Master Plan; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1: The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the grant application for the Fountain Creek Corridor Trails and Recreation Projects on behalf of the City of Pueblo and the Project Partners, to the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 2: The grant application is requesting a total of $5.024 million dollars, for the entire project area, from GOCO, over a three-year period between 2012 and 2015. The matching funds from the City and Project Partners is $2.723 million dollars for the projects. SECTION 3: The City of Pueblo is requesting $1.8 million dollars of GOCO funds and will provide $1.2 million dollars in matching funds over the three year period between 2012 and 2014. The total project cost for the South Project Area is $3.0 million dollars. SECTION 4: A copy of the grant application is attached hereto and is on file at the City of Pueblo’s Department of Planning and Community Development. INTRODUCED: February 27, 2012 BY: Judy Weaver COUNCIL PERSON Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2012 AGENDA ITEM # M-14 DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FOUNTAIN CREEK WATERSHED TRAILS AND RECREATION PROJECTS TO THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME ISSUE Should City Council agree to submit a grant application to the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) to assist in funding the Fountain Creek Watershed Trails and Recreation Projects? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. BACKGROUND The City of Pueblo has partnered with the City of Colorado Springs, City of Fountain and El Paso County in applying for a $5.024 million grant through the Great Outdoors Colorado River Corridor Initiative, for the Fountain Creek Watershed Trails and Recreation Projects. The proposed Projects will have significant statewide and regional impact because they further the vision of the State Parks Department Front Range Trail Project, the Fountain Creek Crown Jewel Project, and the Historic East Side Greenway Master Plan. The Project is divided into three sections, Northern Project Area, Central Project Area, and Southern Project Area. All Pueblo Projects are contained within the Southern Project Area. The Northern and Central Projects include improvements to existing portions of the Front Range Trail as well as adding approximately six miles of new trail through Clear Springs Ranch, located along Fountain Creek and within El Paso County. Other Projects proposed by the partners to the north include an Environmental Playground within America the Beautiful Park and an expansion of the Fountain Creek Nature Center. The City of Pueblo is requesting $1.8 million, with a match of $1.2 million, for four Projects that are located along the eastern bank of Fountain Creek. The proposed Projects provide improvements to the Front Range Trail and direct access to the Creek. All Projects were identified in the Historic East Side Greenway Master Plan and serve as the first phase of Master Plan development. The Projects include Trail Construction thst beginning at East 8 Street continuing south to East 1 Street, safety improvements to thth the East 8 and East 4 Street bridge underpasses, a Creek Side Access and Activity Area, and an Environmental Education component. Trail improvements include thth widening the trail from eight-feet to ten-feet and underpass improvements at 4 and 8 Streets including lighting and retaining walls to rid the area of hiding spots. The Access and Activity Area is located west of El Centro between the existing Erie Avenue and Fountain Creek. The activity area will consist of an interactive water feature and ADA ramp/staircase that will lead down to the Creek. A wheel-park, playground, and plaza are also planned as part of the activity and access area. Finally, the entire Project area will contain interactive monuments and signage that contain detailed history of Fountain Creek and information about the physical nature of the watershed. FINANCIAL IMPACT The GOCO Board will be awarding funding for Projects at their June 2012 meeting. If the City and Project Partners receive the grant from GOCO, an Intergovernmental Agreement must be approved addressing the responsibilities of each project partner for implementation and funding of the proposed Projects. Funds for Southern Projects will be budgeted and appropriated by the City before entering into a grant contract. The City will make $1.2 million available during the term of the grant between 2012 and 2014. The amount of $1 million is currently budgeted and appropriated with project number CP1107, Wheel Park Facility. The remaining $200,000 will need to be budgeted and appropriated between 2012 and 2014. The following is a funding breakdown of the proposed Southern Project Area: GOCO River Corridors Initiative Funds $ 1,800,000.00 CP 1107, Wheel Park Facility $ 1,000,000.00 Future funds to be budgeted and appropriated $ 200,000.00 TOTAL $ 3,000,000.00 FOUNTAIN CREEK WATERSHED TRAILS AND RECREATION PROJECTS TOTAL GRANT REQUEST BREAKDOWN Northern Project Area Front Range Trail – Colorado Springs Funds $ 932,000 Environmental Playground - Colo. Springs Funds $ 80,000 GOCO Requested Funds $1,690,000 Total Northern Project Area Costs $2,702,000 Central Project Area Fountain Creek Nature Center – El Paso County Funds $ 110,000 Front Range Trail – El Paso County & Fountain Funds $ 51,000 Front Range Trail Clear Springs Ranch – CSU $ 350,000 GOCO Requested Funds $1,534,000 Total Northern Project Area Costs $2,045,000 South Project Area thth Trail Construction 4 to 8 – City of Pueblo Funds $ 300,000 thth Trail Underpasses 4 & 8 Streets – Pueblo Funds $ 100,000 Creekside Access & Active Area – Pueblo Funds $ 770,000 Environmental Ed, Overlooks – City of Pueblo Funds $ 30,000 GOCO Requested Funds $1,800,000 Total Northern Project Area Costs $3,000,000 Total Budget For All Projects Local Matching Funds & In-Kind $2,723,000 GOCO Requested Funds $5,024,000 Total All Project Area Costs $7,747,000 Summary Form ABOUTaTHE° APPLICANT: Name: City of Pueblo Mailing Address: 211 East D Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 Applicant Contact Name: Scott Hobson Title: Assistant City Manager for Community Investment Telephone: 719 553 -2244 Email: shobson @pueblo.us a Is this individual the primary contact for this grant: X YES 0 NO _ Do you currently have an open GOCO grant? If yes, provide your grant number(s): 1) City Park Shelter Enhancements — Grant # 10394 and 2) Plaza Verde Park and Trailhead — Grant # 11395 ABOUT ,THEPARTNER(S)'(ifapplicable please copy thts° scetionto `_iricltde.additional,.partners) Name: City of Colorado Springs Mailing Address: City of Colorado Springs - Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services 1401 Recreation WayColorado Springs, CO 80905 Partner Contact Name: John Oswald Title: Construction Project Manager Telephone: 719 385 -6534 Email: ioswald(aspringsgov.com Is this individual the primary contact for this grant: X YES 0 NO Name: El Paso County Parks Mailing Address: El Paso County Community Services Department, 2002 Creek Crossing, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Partner Contact Name: Elaine Kleckner Title: Planning Manager Telephone: 719 520 -6999 Email: Is this individual the primary contact for this ElaineKleckner @elpasoco.com grant: gr YES 0 NO Name: City of Fountain _ Mailin: Address: 116 So. Main Street, Fountain, CO 80817 Partner Contact Name: Dave Smedsrud Title: Planning Director/Deputy City Manager Telephone: 719 - 322 -2022 Email: dave @fountaincotorado.org Is this individual the primary contact for this grant:X YES L NO Name: Colorado Springs Utilities Mailing Address: 121 S. Tejon Street, Third Floor, Colorado Springs, CO 80947 -0930 Partner Contact Name: Carol M. Baker, P.E. Title: Fountain Creek Project Manager Telephone: 719 668 -8699 Email: CBaker @csu.org Is this individual the primary contact for this grant: N YES 0 NO Name: Fountain Creek Watershed, Flood Control & Greenway District Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26373, Colorado Springs, CO 80936 -6373 Partner Contact Name: Larry Small Title: Executive Director Telephone: 719 447 -5012 Email: Isma1l42 @comcast.net Is this individual the primary contact for this grant:( YES 0 NO Name: Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority Mailing Address: 111 S Tejon Street # 309, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2249 Partner Contact Name: Ronald J Butlin Title: Director Telephone: 719 886 -0088 Email:Ronbutlin @downtowncs.com Is this individual the primary contact for this grant: X YES D NO Summary Form ABOUT THE PROJECT Project Title: FOUNTAIN CREEK WATERSHED TRAILS AND RECREATION PROJECTS Grant Request: $5,054,360 Total Project Cost: $7,776,390 County of Service: El Paso (North Area) City (location of project, including cross streets): Colorado Springs City (location of project, including cross streets): City of Fountain County of Service: El Paso (Center Area) FC Regional Park through Christian Open Space to Highway 85/87 Unincorporated El Paso County Clear Springs Ranch City (location of project, including cross streets): County of Service: Pueblo (South Area) City of Pueblo Eastern Bank of Fountain Creek between 4 and 8 Streets Certification and Authorized Signature: I certify that I am authorized to sign on behalf of the primary applicant and project partners, and on their behalf, 1 certify that if awarded a grant for this project, the applicant and all partners will comply with GOCO's requirements for grant administration, including matching, due diligence, and general requirements. I certify that neither condemnation nor the threat of condemnation is or will be a part of this project. elff %le Date: 3 • 9•/2 l An authorise 'erson , st sign here, such as the applicant's executive director, county commission chairperson, mayor, or city council hairperson.