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RESOLUTION NO. 13500
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
LOCAL AFFAIRS, ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,000
FOR FUNDING FOR THE GOODNIGHT BARN
REHABILITATION 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; and,
WHEREAS, the Goodnight Barn was purchased by the City of Pueblo in April 2004;
and,
WHEREAS, the Historical Structure Assessment and Preservation Plan was
completed January 2014; and,
WHEREAS, The Goodnight Barn Stabilization Project was completed in October
2015; and,
WHEREAS, The City Council appropriated funds for the plans and specifications for
the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation Project in December 2015; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
A grant application requesting $153,000 from the Colorado Department of Local
Affairs, Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program to assist in the Goodnight Barn
Rehabilitation Project, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and
strongly supported.
SECTION 2.
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the
grant application in the name of and on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Municipal
Corporation.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all
acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures
described herein.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED August 22, 2016
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerkâs Office Item # M-5
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
August 22, 2016
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki 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 CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS, ENERGY AND
MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$153,000 FOR FUNDING OF THE GOODNIGHT BARN REHABILITATION
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO
EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves the submittal of a grant application to the Colorado Department
Local Affairs (DOLA), Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program (EIAF) for funding
related to the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation Project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council has approved the submittal of an application to the State Historical Fund for
the Goodnight Barn Stabilization Project in April 2014. Ordinance No. 8779 approving
the Contract with the State Historical Fund and budgeting and appropriating funds in the
amount of $42,350 for the Goodnight Stabilization Project was approved in October 2014.
The Goodnight Barn Stabilization Project construction contract was awarded by City
Council in August 2015 and was completed in October of the same year. City Council
appropriated funds, Ordinance No. 8951, in the amount of $5,000 for the plans and
specifications for the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation in December 2015.
BACKGROUND:
The Goodnight Barn Stabilization Project, completed in October of 2015, consisted of the
construction of wood bracing to support the deteriorating stone walls from further
deterioration and possible collapse. In late 2015, the Stakeholders decided to expedite
the completion of the rehabilitation by acquiring funding to be used on the completion of
plans and specifications. The Pueblo City Council, Pueblo County Commissioners,
Frontier Pathways Byway, and the Goodnight Barn Preservation Committee each
contributed funds to accomplish this task. These plans were needed to submit with the
grant to the Colorado DOLA/EIAF Program for the rehabilitation of the Barn on April 1,
2016.
The EIAF application requests funding in the amount of $153,000 to assist in the
rehabilitation of the 1871 Goodnight Barn to the original horse barn. The proposed work
has been identified as critical and work items are required to fully rehabilitate and stabilize
the building. The proposed scope of work includes foundation rehabilitation, structural
rehabilitation, masonry rehabilitation including the deconstruction of the upper section of
the west wall; the stone lintel will be removed and reinstalled on the north wall; roof
rehabilitation including the reinstall of historic pigeon cotes and cupolas, exterior door
rehabilitation to include reconstruction of historic Dutch doors; and finally the demolition
of the milk house addition which was constructed sometime after the barn's period of
significance. The cost of the work is estimated to be in the amount of $615,000. The
Project if completely funded will begin in 2017 and be completed in one year.
The completed barn will be used as a western heritage center for the education of the
school system and community events. The Goodnight Barn has been identified as an
important role as a possible feature and access for the Arkansas River corridor in the
Lake Pueblo State Park Master Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation Project is estimated in the amount of
$615,000. The EIAF grant request is in the amount of $153,000. The balance of
$462,000 to be considered the match is not secured. The EIAF requires the local
matching funds to be secured by the award date in August of 2016.
Funding sources for the Project are outlined below:
Department of Local Affairs $153,000
State Historical Funds $200,000
El Pomar Foundation $ 25,000
Doris & Bob Johnson Foundation $ 20,000
Local Foundations and Donations $217,000
Total Funding $615,000
It is understood the proposed cash match must be available before the City signs the
EIAF contract but is not a condition of the application submittal.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
At the March 10, 2016 meeting of the Pueblo Historic Commission it was recommended
that the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation Project be supported by the Commission and be
recommended to City Council for approval.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
A Stakeholders Committee has been established since 2014. The Stakeholders have
agreed to join the efforts of the Goodnight Barn Historic Preservation Committee for the
completion of the Project. This group has taken on the task of fund raising for the required
local cash match for the Project.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the grants from the EIAF are not submitted and awarded, the City will not start the
Projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments: 2016 EIAF Grant applica
tion summary