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RESOLUTION NO. 13356
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY
COUNCIL TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION CLARIFYING
CONDITIONS OF THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
RELATED TO THE CITY OF PUEBLO’S GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO ASSIST IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR PLAZAS AND OTHER
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
PUEBLO REGIONAL TOURISM PROJECT
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2015, City Council approved Resolution No. 13246
authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the EDA for funding to assist in the
construction of outdoor plazas and other public infrastructure improvements for the
Pueblo Regional Tourism Project; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2015, City Council approved Ordinance No. 8870,
committing $14.4 million in funds for the Pueblo Regional Tourism Project from the City’s
1992-2015 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to sign and deliver a letter
to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA),
clarifying the City’s conditions of the application requirements of the City of Pueblo’s grant
application for funding to assist in the construction of outdoor plazas and other public
infrastructure improvements for the Pueblo Regional Tourism Project.
SECTION 2.
The letter is authorized to include the following commitments from the City of
Pueblo:
1. City matching funds in the amount of $2,192,914.32 are fully committed and
readily available for the project from a portion of the $14.4 million obligated for the
construction of the EDA and NON EDA project components of the Pueblo
Regional Tourism Project and available in the City’s 1992-2015 Sales and Use
Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
2. The property in which the improvements will be constructed is owned by the City
of Pueblo and the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority.
3. If awarded the grant, construction will begin in third quarter of 2016 and be
completed in the fourth quarter of 2017.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of the Resolution.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: December 28, 2015
BY: Dennis Flores
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-8
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
December 28, 2015
TO: President Steven G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Planning & Community Development
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION CLARIFYING
CONDITIONS OF THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO
THE CITY OF PUEBLO’S GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO
ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR PLAZAS AND OTHER
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PUEBLO
REGIONAL TOURISM PROJECT
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Resolution for City Council consideration that will authorize the submittal of
a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
(EDA) clarifying the conditions of the application requirements for the City of Pueblo’s
grant application for funding to assist in the construction of outdoor plazas and other
public infrastructure improvements for the Pueblo Regional Tourism Project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On June 8, 2015, City Council approved Resolution No. 13246 authorizing the submittal
of a grant application to the EDA for funding to assist in the construction of outdoor plazas
and other public infrastructure improvements for the Pueblo Regional Tourism Project.
BACKGROUND:
The grant review staff at EDA requested that the City of Pueblo provide an updated letter
of commitment related the City’s grant application for funding to assist with the
construction of outdoor plazas and other public infrastructure improvements for the
Pueblo Regional Tourism Project. The letter confirms the following commitments by the
City of Pueblo:
1. City matching funds in the amount of $2,192,914.32 are fully committed and readily
available for the project. The matching funds are a portion of the $14.4 million the
City has obligated for the construction of the EDA and NON EDA project
components of the Pueblo Regional Tourism Project and are available in the City’s
1992-2015 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
2. The property in which the improvements will be constructed is owned by the City
of Pueblo and the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority.
3. If the City is awarded the grant, construction will begin in the third quarter of 2016
and be completed by the fourth quarter of 2017.
The City’s grant application requests $1,031,959.68 to assist in funding the construction
of public utility infrastructure; access, circulation, surface parking improvement; and site
improvements to serve the expansion of the Pueblo Convention Center building. Site
improvements between the building expansion and the HARP Channel include the
development of two hardscape event plazas linked via a pedestrian mall, of approximately
15,000 square feet, at the street level; and one turf grassed outdoor event space at the
Riverwalk level. The estimated budget is $3,224,874.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
As included in the grant application submitted in June, 2015, the City’s matching funds will
come from a portion of the $14.4 million authorized by Ordinance No. 8870, approving
funding for a portion of the Pueblo Regional Tourism Project. The financial summary for
the Outdoor Plazas and Other Infrastructure Improvements for the Pueblo Regional
Tourism Project is shown below:
Federal Funding $1,031,959.68 From EDA (applicant - City of Pueblo)
Applicant $2,192,914.32 Pueblo Regional Tourism Authority
Funds for 2016
Total EDA Project Budget $3,224,874.00
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The Regional Tourism Steering Committee comprised of staff members from the City,
HARP Authority, Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, and the Greater Pueblo Chamber of
Commerce conducted the following public design and review meetings between
September 2011 and January 2015.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not Applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
EDA Letter