HomeMy WebLinkAbout12959RESOLUTION NO. 12959
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PUEBLO CHILDREN’S
BOULDER PLAYSCAPE PLAZA ON PUBLIC LANDS IN
GATEWAY PARK WITHIN THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS
RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO
WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
(HARP) Authority Intergovernmental Agreement dated May 19, 2008 directs the HARP
Authority to review and make recommendations to the City Council on the installation of
improvements on HARP Public Lands; and
WHEREAS, the HARP Authority at their March 12, 2014, found that the Junior
League of Pueblo Children’s Boulder Playscape Plaza is in compliance with the HARP
Program Plan dated 1996 and recommend installation of same to the City Council;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City of Pueblo hereby approves the installation of the Junior League of
Pueblo Children’s Boulder Playscape Plaza on the northwest corner of Gateway Park
on HARP Public Lands with the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of the Resolution agreement to effectuate the
transaction described therein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: May 12, 2014
BY: Chris Kaufman
COUNCIL PERSON
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-14
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
May 12, 2014
TO: President Sandra K. Daff and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF THE JUNIOR
LEAGUE OF PUEBLO CHILDREN’S BOULDER PLAYSCAPE PLAZA ON
PUBLIC LANDS IN GATEWAY PARK WITHIN THE HISTORIC
ARKANSAS RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO
SUMMARY:
The Junior League of Pueblo would like to construct a Children’s Boulder Playscape
Plaza feature at the northeast corner of Gateway Park within the Historic Arkansas
Riverwalk of Pueblo. The feature will include a minimum of three boulders, each not to
exceed 30 inches high, within a field of shredded rubber mulch six inches deep.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Section 3.1 (g) of the Amended and Restated Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
(HARP) Authority Intergovernmental Agreement states that the HARP Authority shall
review and make recommendations to City Council for the use, development,
installation, removal, and renovation on HARP Public lands. At the HARP Authority
Regular Meeting on March 12, 2014, the Board reviewed the proposed plans and
location of the Children’s Boulder Playscape Plaza; and finding that the Playscape
Plaza is in compliance with the HARP Program Plan dated November 1996, forwarded
their recommendation to the Pueblo Planning and Zoning Commission and Pueblo City
Council.
The plan for the Children’s Boulder Playscape Plaza has been prepared in consultation
with the Director of the Parks Department, Steven Meier, and Jay Williamson, CIRSA
Loss Control Supervisor.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Junior League of Pueblo will be responsible for funding the construction of the
Project in the amount of $5,300. The HARP Authority will be responsible for
maintenance. The annual cost of maintenance of the boulders and shredded rubber
mulch will be insignificant.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their April 9, 2014 Regular Meeting, voted 6-0
to recommend approval with Commissioner Burrer absent.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Various alternative locations on HARP Public Lands were identified as possible
locations for this feature. This site was chosen because Gateway Park is the only area
on the Riverwalk that does not include a children’s play feature.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments: Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission April 9, 2014
Regular Meeting
Aerial Photo
HARP Diagram
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