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Home My WebLink About14013 RESOLUTION NO. 14013 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 $200,000 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 in 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; and, WHEREAS, The City Council appropriated funds for the rehabilitation of the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation Project in September 2017; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. A grant application requesting $200,000 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, 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 authorized and directed to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED July 23, 2018 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-4 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 23, 2018 TO: President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting 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 $200,000 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 approved the submittal of an application to the State Historical Fund for the Goodnight Barn Stabilization Project in April 2014. An Ordinance 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 September 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 in the amount of $5,000 for the plans and specifications for the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation in January 2016. In September of 2017, City Council appropriated and budgeted funds in the amount of $466,900 from various grants and donations. BACKGROUND: $200,000 The DOLA EIAF Tier I application requests funding in the amount of 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 reconstruction of the upper section of the west wall and the stone lintel will be removed and reinstalled on the north wall, roof rehabilitation including the installation of wooden shake singles, reconstruction of the historic pigeon cotes and cupolas, exterior door rehabilitation to include reconstruction of historic 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 $665,000 estimated to be in the amount of . The Project if completely funded will begin in 2019 and be completed in one year. The critical Goodnight Barn Stabilization Project was completed in October of 2015. The project 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 construction documents for rehabilitation. The Pueblo City Council, Frontier Pathways Byway, and the Goodnight Barn Preservation Committee consolidated funds in the amount of $37,540 to complete the CD’s. These plans were needed to submit with the grant to DOLA EIAF Program. In March 2018 bids were received for the whole rehabilitation project and were over budget. A re-bid in May 2018 with a partial scope of work (masonry and Foundation) were received and again fell short of the budget. The availability of contractors for the project was a reason for the increase of bid costs. The Planning Department used the two bids to provide a new estimate to complete the project in the amount of $665,000. The completed barn will be used as a western heritage interpretive center for the education of the school system, tourism and community events. The Barn has 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 cost of the Goodnight Barn Rehabilitation Project is estimated in the amount of $665,000. The EIAF grant request is in the amount of $200,000. The balance of $465,000 considered the match has been budgeted. Funding sources for the Project are outlined below: Department of Local Affairs Request$200,000 Funds Budgeted: $465,000 State Historical Funds $200,000 El Pomar Foundation & SE Trustee $ 27,500 Gates Family Foundation $ 20,000 Jennie & Albert Gersick Foundation $ 10,000 Goodnight Barn Preservation Inc. $ 75,650 Pueblo County $131,850 Total Funding $665,000 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 Project. ALTERNATIVES: If the grant is not secured for the Goodnight Barn Project, the City will not start the Project. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: 2018 EIAF Grant Application Summary Grant Application Certification