HomeMy WebLinkAbout7714RESOLUTION NO. 7714
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE
BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST
FUND RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC NATURAL
RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PLAN FOR
THE PUEBLO REGION, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO,
COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1:
An Agreement dated July 18, 1995, between the City of
Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the State Board of the Great
Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, of which a copy is attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The Appendix A, B, C, D, and E are on file in
the office of the City Clerk, having been approved as to form by the
City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2:
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to
execute and deliver said Contract on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a
Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the
City thereto and attest the same.
SECTION 3:
This resolution will become effective upon final passage.
SECTION 4:
The $10,000 cash match from the City will be from the 1996
Contingency Fund Account, No. 001 -0190- 195 -0501, and the $14,000
in -kind match will be staff time from the City of Pueblo, Department
of Planning and Development.
INTRODUCED: September 25, 1995
BY: John Califano
COUNCILPERSON
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VICE PRESIDENT 0 THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST
dbTY CLERK
Great Outdoors Colorado Planning & Capacity Grant Agreement
PLANNING /CAPACITY
GRANT AGREEMENT
PROJECT:
Name: Strategic Natural Resources & Environmental Education Plan for the
Pueblo Region
Project Completion Date: On or before December 31, 1996
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT:
Grantor: The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
Grantee:
City of Pueblo
Telephone:
719.543.6006
Contact name:
Mr. Steven W. Meier
Contact title:
Senior Planner
Address:
211 E. "D" Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
GOCO Contract: 5372
Date:
July 18, 1995
CONTEXT OF AGREEMENT:
A. The Board is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, created by Article
XXVII of the Colorado Constitution, adopted at the November, 1992 General Election. The
Constitution appropriates a portion of the net proceeds of the Colorado Lottery to the Board
and directs the Board to invest those proceeds in the State's parks, wildlife, open space and
recreational resources.
B. In 1994, the Board created a statewide grant program, pursuant to which
eligible entities could apply for grants for Planning and Capacity Building Projects to which
Grantee responded with a detailed application (the "Project Application ").
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C. Grantee submitted a Project Application to the Board which contemplates the
execution of the project entitled and described above (the "Project "), a copy of which is
incorporated by reference and attached as Appendix A.
D. The Board approved Grantee's Project Application on June 21, 1995, subject to
the execution of a detailed Grant Agreement, subject to the conditions set forth herein.
E. Grantee anticipates that the Project described in the Project Application will be
substantially completed on or before December 31, 1996 .
F. Grantee has undertaken responsibility for obtaining the match (funds and in-
kind contributions) described in the project application.
G. The parties intend this document to be the detailed Grant Agreement required
by the Board. The Grantee shall carry out the project in accordance with this agreement and a
work program to be approved by the Executive Director of the Board pursuant to this
agreement.
AGREEMENT
The parties agree as follows:
1. Grant and Project The Board hereby grants to Grantee the sum not to exceed
$45,000 subject to the terms of this Agreement. These funds shall be used by Grantee solely
to complete the project described in Grantee's Project Application as approved by the Board.
Grantee hereby agrees to use its best efforts to complete the project.
2. Project scole The Project, Strategic Natural Resources & Environmental
Education Plan for the Pueblo Region, as described in the Project Application, will not be
materially modified by the Grantee without the written approval of the Executive Director of
the Board. In multi -phase projects this Agreement only pertains to the identified phase of the
project, and not the project as a whole.
3. Obligations of Grantee NO FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED BY THE
BOARD UNLESS AND UNTIL THE GRANTEE FURNISHES THE BOARD WITH
THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THIS AGREEMENT. Prior to execution of this
Agreement, Grantee will submit the following information to the Board's staff:
a. A resolution adopted by the governing body of the Grantee authorizing the
execution of this agreement and approving its terms and conditions (which will be
attached to this Agreement as Appendix B);
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b. A detailed Work Plan and Budget for this Project (which will be attached to
this agreement as Appendix C and Appendix D respectively). Grantee hereby agrees
to promptly submit all material revisions to their Workplan and Budget. As provided
further below, the Board reserves the right at any stage of the Project to withhold
funding if (i) modifications to the Project are so substantial as to make it, in the Board's
reasonable judgment, substantially different in quality or kind from that approved by
the Board, or (ii) there have been delays in the implementation of the Project which, in
the Board's reasonable judgment, make the Project impracticable;
C. The Project funding schedule (which will be attached to this Agreement as
Appendix E), will (i) briefly identify each major stage or milestone of the Project, (ii)
set out the source, amount and anticipated date of each disbursement of funds for the
Project, and (iii) show the Board payment with respect to the Project; and
d. The payment schedule agreed between the parties is checked below:
❑ OPTION A: Full payment of the contract amount will be made upon
submission of the information required by this paragraph 3, including a signed
copy of this grant agreement and submission of the information required in
paragraph 4.
OPTION B: 50% payment upon submission of the information
required by this paragraph 3, including a signed copy of this grant agreement.
In addition, 25% will be distributed, upon submission of a periodic progress
report (which will include an itemized expenditure report, copies of all invoices
listed on the expenditure report, copies of all canceled checks for the above
invoices, and a brief narrative describing project milestones). The final 25% of
the grant award will be withheld against the requirements detailed in paragraph
4. Disbursement of Funds Prior to the final payment by the Board the Grantee
must provide certified written assurance to the Board that the following conditions have been
satisfied.
a. The Project has been substantially completed according to the work
plan and budget;
b. The representations made to the Board in the grant application and all
subsequent correspondence continue to be true (or, if there have been any
material changes, the Board has been advised of such changes and has assented
to them).
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C. Match funds have been received (or the status of efforts to secure
matching funding has been disclosed to Board staff and it has been found to be
satisfactory);
d. Disbursement shall be made on the basis of costs incurred. A reduction
in matching funding may cause a proportional reduction of Great Outdoors
Colorado Funds.
5. Waiver The Executive Director may waive one or more of the obligations in
paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Agreement, or may require performance of one or more of these
obligations subsequent to disbursement.
6. Compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations At all
times during the performance of this contract, the Grantee shall strictly adhere to all
applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations that have been or may hereafter be
established, including but not limited to worker safety, local labor preferences, preferred
vendor programs, use of competitive bidding, and other similar requirements, that directly
apply to the Project described in this grant agreement. The Grantee will indemnify the Board
from any liability for any failure to comply with any such applicable requirements.
7. Nondiscrimination The Grantee agrees to comply with the letter and the
spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957, as amended, and other applicable law
respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices (CRS §24 -34 -402), as required by
Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975. In the
event of the Grantee's non - compliance with the non - discrimination clauses of this contract or
with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated or
suspended in whole or in part.
Publicity and Project Information Grantee agrees:
a. Grantee shall acknowledge Board funding in all publicity issued by it
concerning the Project.
b. Grantee shall cooperate with the Board in preparing public information
pieces.
C. Grantee shall give the Board the right and opportunity to use
information gained from the Project.
d. Grantee shall give timely notice of the Project, its inauguration and
significance to the local members of the Colorado General Assembly, members
of the board of county commissioners of the county or counties in which the
Project is located, as well as to other appropriate public officials.
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9. Audits and Accounting Grantee shall maintain standard financial accounts,
documents, and records relating to the use, management, and operation of the Project. The
accounts, documents, and records related to the Project shall be retained by the Grantee for
five (5) years following the date of disbursement of funds under this Agreement. The Board,
or its designated agent, shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to the Grantee, to audit
the books and records of Grantee which pertain to the Project and to the use and disposition
of Board funds. The Grantee may use any accounting system which follows the guidelines of
"Generally Accepted Accounting Practices" published by the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants.
10. Withdrawal of Board funding The Board may withdraw its approval of
funding to the Grantee and cease funding of the Project if, in its sole discretion, it determines
conditions have occurred which fundamentally change the expectations of the parties or
which make the grant infeasible or impractical.
11. Grantee's inability to complete Project If the Grantee determines with
reasonable probability that the Project will not or cannot be completed as reflected in the
Project Application the Grantee will promptly so advise the Board, and cooperate in good
faith with respect to alternative solutions to the problem before any further funds are
advanced.
12. Governmental Immunity The following provision applies to the Board. This
provision may apply to the grantee if the grantee qualifies for protection under the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §24 -10 -101 eta The Parties by entering into the
instant agreement, do not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this agreement, the
monetary limitations (presently $150,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence) or any
other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act, C.R.S. §24 -10 -101 et secl as it is from time to time amended, or otherwise available to
the Grantee, its successor, employees, officers or agents.
13. Liability. The Grantee shall be responsible for, indemnify and hold harmless
the Board, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, demands,
damages or costs resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to
this Agreement, except for the gross negligence of willful and wanton conduct of the Board its
officers, agents, or employees. Grantee hereby waives any and all rights to any type of express
or implied indemnity or right of contribution from the State of Colorado, the Board, its
officers, agents or employees, for any liability resulting from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to this Agreement.
14. Assignment Grantee may not assign its rights under this Agreement without
the consent of the Board.
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15. Good faith There is an obligation of good faith on the part of both parties,
including the obligation to make timely communication of information which may
reasonably be believed to be of interest to the other party.
16. Applicable Law Colorado law applies to the interpretation and
enforcement of this Agreement.
17. Independent Contractor Grantee is an independent contractor acting in its
separate capacity and not as an officer, employee or agent of the Board.
18. Entire Agreement Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No oral understanding or agreement not
incorporated in this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties. No changes in this
Agreement shall be valid unless made as an amendment to this contract, approved by the
Board, and signed by the parties in this Agreement.
Dated: to - ZS q y�
STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND
By
F Executive Director
GRANTEE:
City of Pueblo
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Title: President of the Counc
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APPENDIX A
Project Application For Strategic Natural Resources & Environmental Education Plan for the
Pueblo Region
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Great Outdoors Colorado
Application for Planning Projects
Project Name: STRATEGIC NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUC ATION PLAN FOR THE
Project Type: PLANNING GRANT PUEBLO REGION
Location of Project: (If project appears in multiple districts please list them all)
Municipality: (if any) CITY OF PUEBL
County: PUEBLO U.S. Congressional District # 3
Colorado Senate District # 3 & 5 Colorado House District #44; 45; & 46
Sponsor Information
Contact Person and Title:
Mailing Address:
STEVEN W. MEIER, SENIOR PLANNER
211 E. "D" STREET, PUEBLO, CO 8100
Telephone: ( 543 -6006 Fax: (719) 542 -6244
Secondary Contact Person
Mailing Address:
AL TRUJILLO
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
600 RESERVOIR ROAD, PUEBLO, CO 81005
Telephone: ( 719) 561 -4909
Fax: (719) 560 -9622
Name and Address of Public or Private Entity Responsible for Project:
LEWIS A. QUIGLEY, CITY MANAGER
CITY OF PUEBLO
P. 0. BOX 1427, PUEBLO, CO 81002 -1427
Telephone: ( 719) 584 -0800
Application Must Received by MAY 8, 1995
Fax: (719) 584 -0844
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Great Outdoors Colorado
Application for Planning Projects
GOCO Grant Request: $ 50, 000.00
Applicant
• Cash Match Amount: $ 31, 450.00
• In -kind Match Amount: $ 36,000.00
Total Amount of Project: $119,450.00
Applicants % of Total Project Cost 58%
Brief summary description of your project (please use only the space provided below):
The Pueblo Resource and Environmental Education Council, a countywide partner-
ship of interested citizens, nonprofit, private, and local, state, and federal
governments, agencies, and institutions, is requesting a $50,000 planning
grant from the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to prepar
a Strategic Natural Resources and Environmental Education Plan for the Pueblo
Region. The Council will match this grant W th a $32,450 local cash match and
$36,000 in in -kind staff time. This does not include financial and adminis-
trative staff resources contributed by the City and County. The planning
process will include a three - tierred environmental scan and gap analysis. Thi
plan will be used to confirm existing projects and lend to the assessment and
identification of tangible new projects that will achieve the mission of both
the Council and the GOCO Trust Fund.
Summary of major budget items (please use only the space provided below):
1. Project Planning Organization, Management, & Administration $ 31100.00
2.
Plan Cvge Bibl, Data-Compilation, Review, & Base Map
$
18,250.00
3.
Jurisdiction /Institutional File, Interview, User Purpose &
Mission Statement, Plans, Project, and Funding Sources
$
22,000.00
4.
Coverage Mapping
$
36, ?nn_nn
5,
Gap Analysis
$
4,700.00
6.
Community -Wide Information Sharing
$
8,400.00
7.
Strategic Plan of Action
$
7,800.00
8.
Project Expenses
$
to OS OO.00
TOTAL PROJECT:
$118,450.00
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STRATEGIC NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICA TION PLAN
FOR THE PUEBLO REGION
(I) Characteristics and Need for the Project
l.RIC.1 . Multi juisidictional /Multi- Objective Project - Need, Benefits,
and Similar Planning Activities.
The Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council (Council) is
requesting a $50,000 strategic investment in the form of a planning grant from the
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund. This investment will be
matched by $32,450 in cash and $36,000 in -kind services to initiate the
development of a Strategic Natural Resources and Environmental Education Plan.
The Council is a county -wide partnership of interested citizens; nonprofit and
private organizations; and local, state, and federal governments, agencies and
institutions. The mission of the Council is to create and enhance partnerships
and public opportunities within Pueblo County for awareness, appreciation,
environmental education, and use and stewardship of natural areas and open -space
heritage.
Pueblo County, located in the south - central part of the State, in the Arkansas
River watershed, has an area of 2,414 square miles and is an irregular square of
about 54 miles in each direction. The climate is mild with much sunshine the year
round and a growing season of 172 days. The general characteristics of the area
is primarily rolling plains in the east to rugged foothills and mountains in the
west area of the county. Elevations range from 4,300 to more than 12,340 feet.
The Arkansas River crosses the center of the county and has several tributaries
feeding the basin. There are seven different ecological zones ranging from the
"short grass" zone to "riparian zone" and into the "alpine zone." The southwest
portion of the county has been recently congressionally designated as a Wilderness
Area with much of the remaining portion of the county as agricultural.
The planning process to be initiated through this grant will be strategic. The
results will produce an action plan that will lead to the development of tangible
projects and programs achieving the mission of both the Council and those of the
GOCO Trust Fund which is to enhance educational opportunities and to preserve,
protect, enhance and manage the Region's wildlife, parks, river, trail and open
space heritage.
The "Communities of Pueblo County Strategic Plan" developed by the 2010 Commission
identified the need for such a plan, and combinations of the Council partners have
been formed to achieve specific goals. Examples include the partnership between
School District No. 60 and the City in developing the School Park Plan; the
Fishing -is -Fun Committee which plans for the multiple use of the Arkansas River
and Fountain Creek corridors; the environmental education partnerships developed
by the Teaching Environmental Science Naturally (T.E.N.) Committee; the newly
established Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) ; and the Pueblo
Youth Naturally Program which provides environmental educational opportunities to
local disadvantaged youths. This is the first time all the partners forming these
groups have come together and pledged both their financial and human resources to
undertake a county /region -wide planning effort.
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0 Characteristics and Need for the Project
I.B /C.2 . Multi jursidictional /Multi- Objective Project - How other plans will be
integrated and the planning objectives.
The plan will be strategic in nature and will be multi - jurisdictional with
multiple objectives; it will include a complete assessment and inventory of the
Region's natural resources and environmental needs. The requested planning grant
will fund the initiation of the planning process. This initial step is envisioned
to include a three - tierred environmental scan and gap analysis, including:
(1) the use of Geographic Information System (G.I.S.) technology to conduct a
physical inventory and assessment of public open space, wildlife, natural
areas, recreational resources, and trails within the region;
(2) an inventory and assessment of the various plans and programs currently in
place created by Council partners; and
(3) a public assessment process, utilizing focus groups, public meetings, and
human - dimensions survey methodology to determine the community's goals and
visions as related to these resources.
The physical inventory and assessment, an analysis of the existing plans and
programs, and the articulated goals and vision of the citizens of the Region will
be compared and a gap analysis performed. The gap analysis will confirm and
identify tangible projects. A more detailed description of the Work Plan is
attached. The work plan has been developed in cooperation with the firms of
Design Studios West, Inc., and Mr. Marty Zeller, Conservation Partners, Inc., who
has provided technical assistance in designing this planning program.
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(l) Characteristics and Need for the Project
LB /C -3 . Multi jursidictional /Multi- Objective Project - Threats facing the
area and the urgency of doing the plan.
The urgency in initiating this planning process is two -fold: (1) The Pueblo
Region is facing increasing development pressures; and (2) A window of opportunity
currently exists as this is the first time all of the individuals required to
initiate such a plan have come together.
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NJ Impact of the Project
II.A. The Project as a Catalyst for future Projects.
When the planning process is completed, many opportunities and tangible projects
will be identified for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the people of the Pueblo
Region and its visitors. The results of this plan will allow the Council to
enhance its mission. The plan will assess and identify the following potential
projects:
-- Develop an environmental resource and education center.
-- Develop an aquatic education and resource center.
-- Enhance the recreational opportunities along the river corridors.
-- Create a natural resource services and information center.
-- Develop the open -space heritage areas.
-- Coordinate and enhance the environmental education and natural resource
opportunities at the following community facilities:
-- Pueblo Mountain Park
-- Pueblo Zoo
- -Lake Pueblo State Park
-- Pueblo State Wildlife Area
-- Runyon Lake Recreation Complex
- -Rye Mountain Park
-- Hudson Ranch, LLC
-- Pueblo Schools
- -The Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo
-- Acquire and improve the Chain of Lakes open space area.
-- Integrate natural resource and environmental education opportunities into the
Historic Arkansas River Project (HARP).
-- Create cultural and historical public opportunities through the development
of Colorado Outdoors Performing Arts Association Theater at Lake Pueblo State
Park.
-- Develop watchable wildlife and open space opportunities at the Huerfano Lake
Watchable Wildlife Project.
MEAN
(Ill Impact of the Project
II.B. The Impact of the Project.
The strategic planning document will result in the development of the tangible
projects, as identified in Section II.A ., or determine the need for additional
projects. The goals of the Council and of Great Outdoors Colorado will be fully
met through enhanced partnerships and the creation of accessible public
opportunities that do not exist today. This collaboration of private, local,
state and federal entities will meet the needs of the Pueblo Region through
comprehensive and non - duplicating programs, services and facilities as defined and
targeted by the Strategic Plan.
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(ll) Impact of the Project
II.C. Demonstration Value.
The formation of the Council in 1995 is a model for an integrated community
approach to address natural and open -space heritage issues and provide enhanced
environmental education opportunities. Private, local, state, and federal skills
and resources will be utilized in the Pueblo Region to meet and accomplish the
goals and mission of Great Outdoors Colorado.
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(///) Leveraging and Partnerships
N.A. Leveraging of funds
Through extensive cooperation between both private and public organizations the
following funds and efforts have been leveraged:
Cash Resources:
Entity
City of Pueblo (1)
Pueblo County (2)
School District No. 60
School District No. 70
Division of Wildlife (3)
Division of Parks
US Forest Service
University of Southern Colorado
Board of Water Works
Valco, Inc.
UtiliCorp Energy Delivery
(WestPlains Energy)
Pueblo Conservancy District
Thatcher Foundation
Bureau of Land Management
Pueblo Zoological Society
Teaching Environmental Science
Naturally (TEN) Committee
Southern Colorado Runners
Greenway and Nature Center
TOTAL:
Non -Cash Resources:
Tyne of Funds
Cash Amount In -Kind Amount
$10,000 $14,000
$10,000 $16,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 6,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 200
$ 100
$ 100
$ 50
$32,450 $36,000
(1) The City of Pueblo will assume both indirect costs associated with the
general administrative duties of the grant and $14,000 of planning staff
time.
(2) Pueblo County will assume all indirect costs associated with the financial
administrative duties of the grant, expertise and $16,000 of G.I.S. services
and staff time.
(3) The Division of Wildlife will contribute their W.R.I.S. mapping of the
region's critical wildlife habitats, totaling $6,000 of in -kind services.
The organizations who will contribute their in -kind assistance and technical
knowledge relating to their expertise are highlighted in bold in the following
section.
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(///) Leveraging and Partnerships
N.B. Partnership and Support.
In addition to the financial, in -kind, and technical assistance support being
provided by the organizations listed above, the following organizations are
providing letters of support:
LOCAL PUBLIC
PUEBLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PUEBLO CITY GOVERNMENT
BOARD OF WATER WORKS
PUEBLO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 60
SCHOOL DISTRICT 70
• TOWN OF BOONE
• TOWN OF RYE
• PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
INTEREST /USER GROUPS
FRIENDS OF THE RIVER TRAIL
2010 COMMISSION'S ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE NATURALLY (TEN) COMMITTEE
THATCHER FOUNDATION
HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVER PLAN (HARP) COMMISSION
SOUTHERN COLORADO RUNNERS
• TROUT UNLIMITED
• DUCKS UNLIMITED
NONPROFIT
PUEBLO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
PUEBLO GREENWAY AND NATURE CENTER
ARKANSAS VALLEY AUDUBON
PUEBLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
* BOY SCOUTS
GIRL SCOUTS
COLORADO OUTDOOR PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
PRIVATE
IJT ENVIRONMENTAL
VALCO, INC.
• PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO
UTILICORP ENERGY DELIVERY (WESTPLAINS ENERGY)
• JOHNSON SPORT & SKI
• ANGLERS CHOICE
CF &I Corporation
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STATE PUBLIC
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
COLORADO DIVISION OF PARKS
C.S.U. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION /PUEBLO
COLORADO SOUTHEAST WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
FEDERAL PUBLIC
U.S. FOREST SERVICE
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
* BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
* NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE
* TURKEY CREEK SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVES
JOYCE LAWRENCE - COLO. STATE HOUSE DISTRICT NO. 45
• GIL ROMERO - COLO. STATE HOUSE DISTRICT NO. 46
• WILLIAM THIEBAUT - COLO. STATE SENATE DISTRICT NO. 3
• GINETTE (GIGI) DENNIS - COLO. STATE SENATE DISTRICT NO. 5
SCOTT MCINNIS - CONGRESSMAN DISTRICT NO. 3
• LARRY SWARTZ - HOUSE DISTRICT NO. 44
BEN "NIGHTHORSE" CAMPBELL - U.S. SENATOR
• HANK BROWN - U.S. SENATOR
(1) BOLD TYPE INDICATES AGENCIES CONTRIBUTING EITHER CASH, IN -KIND, AND /OR
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE.
(2) * DENOTES ADDITIONAL LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS WHICH HAVE NOT
BEEN RECEIVED AT THE TIME OF THIS SUBMITTAL.
STRATEGIC NATURAL- RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
PLAN
FOR THE PUEBLO REGION
SAMPLE BUDGET
SOURCE OF FUNDS
DATE
GREAT
APPLICANT /PARTNERS
TOTAL
OUTDOORS
COLORADO
CASH IN -KIND
GRANT REQUEST
$50,000
$50,000
APPLICANTS FUNDS
AND IN -KIND
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
- CITY
UPON GOCO
$10,000
$14,000
$24,000
-COUNTY
AWARDING
$10,000
$16,000
$26,000
- SCHOOL DIST. 60
UPON FUNDS
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- SCHOOL DIST. 70
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- DIV. OF WILDLIFE
$ 1,000
$ 6,000
$ 7,000
- DIV. OF PARKS
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- US FOREST SERVICE
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- UNIV. OF SOUTHERN
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
COLORADO
- VALCO, INC.
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
-PUEBLO
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
CONSERVANCY DIST.
- THATCHER
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
FOUNDATION
- PUEBLO ZOO
$ 200
$ 200
- GREENWAY &
$ 50
$ 50
NATURE CENTER
- T.E.N.
$ 100
$ 100
- UTILICORP ENERGY
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
DELIVERY
(WESM AINS ENERGY)
- BOARD OF WATER
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
WORKS
- SOUTHERN COLO.
$ 100
$ 100
RUNNERS
- BUREAU OF LAND
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL SOURCES OF
$50,000
$32,450
$36,000
$118,450
FUNDS
USES OF FUNDS
DATE
GREAT
APPLICANT
TOTAL.
OUTDOORS
COLORADO
PROFESSIONAL
10\95 - 10/96
$32,000
$32,450
$64,450
SERVICES
IN-KIND SERVICES
10 \95 - 10/96
$36,000
$ 36,000
REPRODUCTION
10 \95 - 10/96
$ 3,000
$ 3,000
COMPUTER PLOTS
10 \95 - 10/96
$10,400
$ 10,400
TRAVEL
10 \95 - 10/96
$ 2,200
$ 2,200
OFFICE EXPENSES
10 \95 - 10/96
$ 2,400
$ 2,400
TOTAL USES OF FUNDS
$50,000
$68,450
$118,450
STRATEGIC NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PLAN
FOR THE PUEBLO REGION
PROJECT WORK PLAN
PROFFESSIONAL IN -KIND
PROJECT TASK SERVICES STAFF SERVICES
1.0 Project Planning Organization/
Management and Administration
• Planning Schedule
• Directory
• Newsletter
• Monthly Program Reports
• Public Involvement Strategy
• Roles & Responsibilities
ESTIMATED COST:
$ 3,100.00
2.0 Planning Coverage Bibliography/
Data Compilation, Review, & Base Map
• Selection of Appropriate Computer
Technologies
• Available Coverages (Federal, State,
State, County, Local & Institutional
• Acquired Data Coverages
• Convert Coverages from Native or
County -wide Base Map
• Preparation of County -wide Base Map
• Preparation of Rural Areas Base Maps
• Preparation of Urban Influence
Area Map
ESTIMATED COST:
3.0 Jurisdiction /Institutional File,
Interviews, User Purpose/
Mission Statements and Plans,
Projects, and Funding Sources
$ 6,250.00 $12,000.00
• Preparation of User Matrix
• Review and Verification of
User Date
• Preparation of Classification
System and User Characteristics
• Data Display and Summary
ESTIMATED COST:
$10,000.00 $12,000.00
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PROJECT TASK
4.0 Coverage Mapping
PROFESSIONAL IN -KIND
SERVICES STAFF SERVICES
• Ownership
• Jurisdiction
• Uses
• Regional Physical &
Natural Attributes
• Hazards
• Special Uses and Lands
• Overlays
ESTIMATED COST:
$24,200.00 $12,000.00
5.0 Gap Analysis
• Assess Potential Service
Capacity Analysis
• Programming Opportunities
& Constraints
• Accessibility Issues
• Potential Joint Capacity Building
Opportunities
• Data Deficiencies /Coverage Issues
ESTIMATED COST $ 4,700.00
6.0 Community -Wide Information Sharing
• Sub -Area Community Meetings (4)
• County -Wide Meetings (3)
ESTIMATED COST: $ 8,400.00
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7.0 Strategic Plan of Action
o Memorandum of potential planning
efforts, projects, policies, ideas
and actions which can be commonly
pursued by all user groups.
Identify a strategic plan of action
matrix based on community Sub -Area
County -Wide input.
ESTIMATED COST:
SUBTOTAL:
8.0 Project Expenses
• Reproduction
(Printing & Photography)
• Computer Plots (Mapping Exhibits)
• Travel (Meetings &
Data Reconnaissance)
• Office Expenses (Telephone, FAX,
Delivery, etc.)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES:
SUBTOTAL:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IN -KIND STAFF SERVICES
PROJECT EXPENSES
GRAND PROJECT TOTAL
PROFESSIONAL IN -KIND
SERVICES STAFF SERVICES
$ 7,800.00
$64,450.00
$ 3,000.00
$10,400.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 2,400.00
$ 18,000.00
$ 82,450.00
$ 64,450.00
$ 36,000.00
$ 18,000.00
$118,450.00
$36,000.00
$36,000.00
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City of Pueblo
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
May 5, 1995
The State Board of the
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
225 East 16th Avenue
Suite No. 1150
Denver, CO 80203
Attention: Planning Grants
The City of Pueblo is an active partner in the formation and
development of the Pueblo Natural Resource and Environmental
Education Council. We think this is an important opportunity to
facilitate a cooperative county -wide planning effort by a group of
interested citizens, nonprofit and private organizations, local,
state, and federal government agencies and institutions for the
purpose of promoting an integrated approach to natural resource
and educational planning.
The Council is applying for a Go Colorado (GOCO) planning grant to
develop a Pueblo Region -Wide Natural Resource and Environmental
Education Plan. In support of this effort the City will provide
$10,000 in cash, and approximately $14,000 in planning department
staff time as an in -kind contribution in support of this
application.
Sincerely,
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Lewis A. Quigl y,
City Manager
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P.O. Box 1427 Pueblo, Colorado 81002 -1427 (719) 584 -0800
JAMES M. BREWER
COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 1
DR. RICHARD A. MARTINEZ
COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 2
KATHY FARLEY
COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 3
April 28, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager
City of Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Lew:
DR. RICHARD A. MARTINEZ
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
GARY L. PETERSON
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF BUDGET
TERRY A. HART
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Pueblo County is pleased to offer our support to the Pueblo Natural Resource and Environmental Education
Council (Council), sponsored by the City of Pueblo, for the "planning grant" application to the Great
Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to develop a Pueblo Region -Wide Natural Resource and Environmental
Education Plan. Pueblo County is a contributing member of the Council which is a unique consortium of
local, state and federal governments, agencies and institutions, nonprofit organizations, private businesses,
and interested citizens.
The plan is needed to identify:
1. Inventory of existing resources, plans, and programs
2. Obtain public input regarding needs
3. Develop tangible projects to fulfil resources and public needs
Due to the increasing development pressures on the Pueblo area, this plan will assist in protecting the
region's natural resources and enhance education for the public. This plan will be widely used by the many
different agencies and organizations in planning the future of this region.
Pueblo County has pledged $10,000 in cash and will commit staff time and all indirect costs associated with
the financial administration of the grant responsibilities. Pueblo County will also be contributing the number
of existing resource, open space, parks, trails and recreational plans that have been developed by the
County. Additionally, the County will continue to provide staff expertise and GIS mapping services in
developing the plan.
Pueblo's community and visitors to the region will benefit a great deal from such an improvement. The
County supports the project very enthusiastically.
Sincerely,
r :� � Ri chard A. Martinez, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
RAM/mr
PUEBLO COUNTY COURT HOUSE
215 W. 10TH ST., PUEBLO, CO 81003 -2992
(719) 583 -6000
FAX: (719) 583 -6549
Cj PinteG on GoCYUed Pq»i
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Bo ard of Water Works
of Pueblo, Colorado
319 West Fourth Street • P.O. Box 400 • Pueblo, Colorado 81002 • 584 -0250
May 1, 1995
Mr. Lew Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
One City Hall Place
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Re: Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council
Dear Lew:
In response to your letter of April 7, 1995, the Board is very interested in joining the
planning effort of the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council.
The planning effort and mission of the Council in creating and enhancing partnerships
and public opportunities within Pueblo County for awareness, appreciation,
environmental education, use and stewardship of our natural resources is very important
to our future and quality of life here ul Pueblo, for which water plays an important role.
In addition, we will pledge $1,000 in support of the matching requirement for your
GOCO planning grant application
planned.
Please let us know when the next meeting is
Sincerely,
Alan C. Hamel
Executive Director
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c: Jerry Cantrell
Terry Book
Bud O'Hara
Jim Munch, Director of Planning and Development
THE PUEBLO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P. KELLY
K. FARLEY
G. SANDSTROM
May 1, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley,
Pueblo City Manager
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, Colroado 81003
Dear Lew,
111 EAST FIFTH STREET
544 -6823
PUEBLO, COLORADO
MAILING ADDRESS:
P. O. BOX 234
PUEBLO, COLO. 81002
The Pueblo Conservancy District has received a letter from you
directed to Gus Sandstrom, a District Board Member, in regard to
the partnership of the 'Pueblo Natural Resources and
Environmental Education Council'.
The Board of Directors have indicted to me that at their meeting
on May 4, 1995, they will adopt a motion to support their
membership in the Council with a pledge of $1000. in support of
the match requirement you have targeted for the planning
application to LOCO.
V ry truly yours
Raym r eer/Administrator
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Pueblo Conservancy District
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April 24, 19'
Mr. Lewis A
PUEBLO N.
EDU
Pueblo, CO
RE: PNREEC Planning Application to GOCO
Dear Lewis:
Thank you for thinking of Colorado City in establishing a Pueblo Region -wide
Strategic Natural Resource Plan.
At the April 11, 1995 regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, the Board discussed the PNREEC
planning application to GOCO. Our District supports the project However, after
considerable deliberation, the Board declined to pledge $1,000 to help fund the planning
task due to our small District's interim budgetary constraints.
We commend the spirit of partnership under which the request for pledge is made.
It is hoped that our inability to pledge will not derail this worthwhile project.
Siinc
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Calvin A. Hamler
District Manager
cc: Kathy Farley, County Commissioner
Board of Directors
COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT • P.O. Box 390 • Colorado City, CO 81019 • Ph (719) 676 -3396
PUEBL'1',,,
315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549 -7100
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Henry C. Roman, Ed.D.
May 3, 1995
Greater Outdoor Colorado Board
Mr. Lewis Quigley, Pueblo City Manager
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo CO 81003
Dear Mr. Quigley:
Pueblo School District No. 60 enthusiastically supports the Pueblo
Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council's efforts in
applying for a planning grant from Great Outdoor Colorado.
It is exciting to see the various agencies in Pueblo come together in a
partnership to create and enhance public opportunities for
awareness, appreciation, environmental education, use and
stewardship of natural resources.
Pueblo School District No. 60 already collaborates with the Colorado
Division of Wildlife in an elementary school project called Teaching
Environment Naturally (T.E.N.). We would like to involve more of our
children in the use and awareness of our natural resources. Our
experience with this project has not only been exciting for the
students and teachers, but educational as well.
We, in School District No. 60, are excited about all we have
accomplished and intend to continue our participation with the
natural resources agencies.
Sincerely,
Henry C. Roman
HCR /jek
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO
Mr. JOHN D. MUSSO
Associate Superintendent
for Support Services
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STUDENTS
STAFF and
COMMUNITY
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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
Dr. MICHAEL L. JOHNSON
Superintendent
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER
24951 EAST HIGHWAY 50 PUEBLO, COLORADO 61006
TELEPHONE (719) 542 -0220
May 5, 1995
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
To Whom It May Concern:
Dr. KAREN K. HARVEY
Associate Superintendent
for Instructional Services
Please accept this letter as a vote of support for the Pueblo Natural Resources Environmental
Education Council endeavor to attain funds from your agency. School District No. 70 believes
that the development of programs that will be funded with the money will not only be beneficial
to the students of our District, but to the City and County of Pueblo as well.
The District supports the mission of the organizations involved in their quest to create and
enhance partnerships and public opportunities within Pueblo County for awareness,
appreciation, environmental education, and use and stewardship of natural areas and open -space
heritage. The Strategic Plan developed to achieve specific goals, i.e. Teaching Environmental
Science Naturally, Pueblo Youth Naturally program, provides environmental educational
opportunities to the students of Pueblo County and is advantageous to both District 70 and the
community.
I urge you to support the efforts of this organization to continue these programs in our area.
Sincerely,
Karen K. Harvey, Ph.D.
KH:cb
wildlife supp
FRIENDS OF THE RIVER TRAIL
__________________________
April 24, 1995
Dear Great Outdoors Colorado Board:
As a member of the Natural Resources and Environmental
Education Council, Friends of the River Trail is
delighted that we all have come together to form the
council. Even though our interests radiate in many
directions as spokes of a wheel, at our center we all
have the common interest of our unique and wonderful
outdoor environmnet here in Pueblo County.
Friends of the River Trail is behind the council's
efforts to assess where we are now and proactively
plan to move us where we want to be by way of a
deliberate plan.
The members of Friends of the River Trail stand ready
to help in these efforts wherever and whenever our
intimate knowledge of the trails is neeeded, our
time for thinking, discussing and deciding is wanted,
and our labor for trail clean-up, fund raising, and
advocacy continues to be desired.
Sincerely,
Friends of the rR ve
Carolyn Herzberger, Secretary
PUEBLO COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
April 24, 1995
Jim Munch
City of Pueblo
Department of Planning and Development
211 East "D" Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Dear Mr. Munch:
The Environmental Task Force of the 2010 Strategic Plan of Pueblo County is
made up of concerned citizens, government representatives, non - profit
organizations, industry, etc. The Task Force has identified "Environmental
Education" as one of the Pueblo community's primary goals. We also see the
need for a Region -wide Natural Resource Plan. We would like to express
support for the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council.
The task force feels that our objectives can be accomplished by the Pueblo
Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council.
The hope is that this Council can put together a compendium of all existing
plans already developed and will be the first cooperative effort in this area. Again,
we express our support for this project and we feel this valuable effort will greatly
benefit the community.
Sincerely,
Stephanie D. McClung, Ph. D
Chairperson
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May 2, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager
City of Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO. 81002
Dear Mr. Quigley,
The Teaching Environmental Science Naturally (T.E.N.) group, a
collaboration between the two Pueblo School Districts, State and
Federal Agencies, is very proud to be a member in the Pueblo
Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council and fully
supports the vision and direction of the Council.
The T.E.N. committee can see the value that this unique consortium
of interested citizens, nonprofit and private organizations, local,
state and federal agencies and institutions can provide to the
people of the State of Colorado and especially to the people of the
Pueblo Region. The T.E.N. program, which has made lasting
contributions to quality environmental education within Pueblo
School Districts 60 and 70, can be an important resource and
component to the long range goals and plans of the Council. We
look forward to working with the Council of the development of the
Pueblo Region -wide Natural Resource and Environmental Education
Plan and have committed $100 to the project. In addition we have
and will continue to provide in -kind support and expertise to this
planning process.
We strongly support this project and feel that this proposed plan
will strengthen existing environmental education programs and will
benefit the community, region and state.
Sincerely yours,
The T.E.N. Committee
Historic Arkansas River Project Commission
Post Office Box 1427 211 East "D" Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81002
Telephone 719 -543 -6006 Facsimile 719 -542 -6244
HISTORIC
PROJECT
May 3, 1995 COMMISSION
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
No. 1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003
Re: Great Outdoors Colorado Application
Natural Resources and Environmental Education Plan
Dear Mr. Quigley:
The Historic Arkansas River Park (HARP) Committee is pleased to support the
planning grant application to GOCO by the Pueblo Natural Resource and
Environmental Education Council (Council). The planning grant will allow the
community and Council members to collaborate on the future development of
the region and enhance the opportunities of our local natural resources and
environmental educational needs.
You can count on the HARP Committee's in -kind assistance whenever needed
and we will continue to enthusiastically participate in the planning process of
the Pueblo region -wide Natural Resources and Environmental Plan.
We strongly support the project and feel it will be a great benefit to the
commnity, region, and state.
Sin erely,
(Mrs.) Pat Kelly
Chairperson
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700 N. Albany Avenue • Pueblo, CO 81003
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager
C/O Jim Munch
City of Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO. 81002
Dear Mr. Quigley:
The Southern Colorado Runners' (SCR) club supports the development of a Pueblo Region -
wide Natural Resource Plan. We wish to give our whole - hearted recommendation for the
'Council' planning application to the Board of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO).
The members of SCR have both individually and as a group given a great deal of time and
effort in the local partnership efforts to develop and maintain the beautiful natural resources
of our area. Particular areas of interest are the river trail system, the Greenway and Nature
Center, and recreational uses of other local parks and trails. The planning efforts of the
Council will greatly strenthen joint efforts to protect and develop the natural resources of our
area and enhance public education.
A high priority of SCR, as a active member of 'Friends of the River Trail', is the development
of multi - surface trail options for runners and walkers along the river corridors.
As a small non - profit club it is difficult for us to commit funds to this project, but we feel
this Strategic Planning and Resources Inventory process is vitally important. We are hereby
pledging to contribute a small dollar match to this project of $100. We will also continue the
ongoing contributions we are making in the planning efforts of this project. Our commitment
to the communication and cooperation process of this consortium will be remain enthusiastic.
Sincerely,
Rich Barrows
President
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Promoting fitness throughout southern Colorado.
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Pueblo Zoological Society
3455 Nuckolls Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005 -1234
(719) 561 -1452
PUEBLO
M _ 0 ____ 4/19/95
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
Dear Board Members:
We are writing on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Pueblo Zoological Society, to
express support for the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Council's request
for a grant from GOCO toward the preparation of a Pueblo Region -wide Natural
Resource Plan. The Zoological Society has been y�M involved in environmental
education since its inception in 1976. Numerous programs are offered at every
grade /age level both at schools and in the Zoo's classroom, an interactive discovery
center is open to the public at all times when the Zoo is open, and extensive signage and
graphics interpret all exhibits. Although global in perspective, many of the Zoo's
education programs (ex. "Animal Signs and Sounds" and "Colorado Wildlife ") and
exhibits (ex. prairie dog, elk, bison, native waterfowl, great horned owls) focus on the
wildlife of Colorado and Pueblo County.
Operated under contract to the City of Pueblo since 1991 by the Zoological Society, the
Zoo has entered a period of improvement, enhancement, and growth. With the
completion of three major projects in the last four years, we are in the process of
updating the Zoo's master plan and welcome the opportunity to be involved in county-
wide planning which will integrate and strengthen the environmental education efforts
of many individual entities.
The Zoological Society Board of Directors has authorized a pledge of $200 toward
matching funds for this grant. We also offer whatever in -kind assistance is feasible and
will, of course, enthusiastically participate in the planning process hoping that our many
years of experience in environmental education will add to the strength of the final
product.
In addition, should the GOCO grant be approved, the Thatcher Foundation, for many
years a major supporter of capital projects at the Zoo, will make a grant of $1,000 on
behalf of the Zoological Society.
Sincerely,
4 onnene McFarland Marti Osborn
Executive Director Associate Director/Education
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathrine Thomson, President • Ron Velaide, Vice President ��
• Art Schwager, Treasurer • Linda Stefanic, Secretary • Corinne Koehler, Past President • Bill Brill
• Emilie Colzani • State Senator Gigi Dennis • Steve Ellickson • Roger Gomez • Bob Johnston • Helen Lindberg
• Sally Mara • Brett Opfer • Betty Wilkinson • Charles E. Jones, City Council Representative AME\fc" ZOO ANO AQVAmw As c IATIOM
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April 20, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager
City of Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Mr. Quigley:
It is a pleasure for me to write a letter of support for the planning grant that the Pueblo
Natural Resource and Environmental Education Council (Council) is applying for from the
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund. The council, of which we are a contributing member,
is a unique consortium of interested citizens, nonprofit and private organizations, local, state,
and federal governments, agencies and institutions, and is applying for a planning grant to
develop a Pueblo Region -wide Natural Resource and Environmental Education Plan.
This plan will help the Council: 1) identify and inventory existing resources, plans, and
programs; 2) obtain public input on desired options and futures; and 3) identify tangible
projects to fulfil resource and public needs. Increasing development pressures on the Pueblo
region necessitates that the sooner this planning process can be completed, the better the
region can protect the resources and enhance public education.
The Greenway and Nature Center as a non - profit environmental education, conservation, and
recreation facility in partnership with the University of Southern Colorado will be an
important resource and component of this plan. We look forward to this integrated approach
to natural resource and education planning and are committed to continuing a collaborative
approach to meeting the leisure, recreational and educational needs of the community.
Although it is difficult for us as a non - profit organization to contribute money to this proiect,
we feel it is vitally important and have committed a small dollar match to this project. The
University has also committed $1,000 to the project. Additionally we have and will continue
to contribute in -kind staff expertise and time to assisting with this project.
We strongly support this project and feel that this proposed plan will greatly benefit the
community, region, and state.
Sincerely-
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A fccility in partnership with the University of Southern Colorado
Arkansas Valley
Audubon Society
P.O. Box 11187
Pueblo, Colorado 81001
April 17, 1995
PUEBLO NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL
Dear Council Members:
The Arkansas Valley Audubon Society, representing 440 members
throughout southeastern Colorado, enthusiastically endorses your
proposal to develop a Pueblo Region -wide Natural Resources Plan.
We believe it imperative to inventory the extent and status of our
natural resources in order to devise a sound plan for their
stewardship.
Such an endeavor is highly consistent with the Council's
mission statement and promotes the values that our Audubon chapter
upholds. While our own budget does not allow us to contribute
significantly to defray the cost of this project, we pledge the
cooperation and participation of our considerable human resources.
We are very pleased that the Board of Great Outdoors Colorado
is emphasizing grants to partnershipAs. AVAS has been working for
some time to build just such a network of groups and agencies
exemplified by the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental
Education Council. Please be assured that we eager to participate
in this undertaking.
Sincerely,
Leon Bright, President
D q o D
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Chamber of Commerce
302 North Santa Fe P.O. Box 697 Pueblo, Colorado 81002 (719) 542 -1704
May 1, 1995
Mr. Lewis Quigley, City Manager
City of Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Mr. Quigley,
It is with great pleasure that I forward this letter of support for the Natural Resource and
Environmental Education Council's planning grant request from the Great Outdoors
Colorado Trust Fund. We whole heartily endorse and support the efforts of the members
involved to create a Pueblo/Region -wide Natural Resource Plan.
The plan will help the City and County of Pueblo as well as other groups identify and
inventory existing resources and identify potential projects to fulfill public and private
resource needs.
As we look forward to the continued growth of the Pueblo Region we understand the
neccessity to create an integrated collabrative effort in resource planning. This cooperative
effort will allow for use and stewardship of natural resources and enhance opportunities that
exist in Pueblo County.
Good luck with the nomination process. We look forward to participating with the council
in these efforts.
Sincerely
Rod Slyhoff
President and CEO
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo 215 8. Victoria Avenue, Pueblo, CO 8100
(719) 542 -5513
April 20, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
I City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003
Nj
Dear Mr. Quigley:
On behalf of the Latino Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I am pleased to submit this
letter of support on behalf of the development of the Pueblo Natural Resources and
Environmental Education Council.
The efforts of the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council will bring
together some of the most dynamic planning efforts from various institutions within the community
of Pueblo. This innovate collaboration will create and enhance partnerships and opportunities
within Pueblo County for awareness, appreciation and education of our valued natural resources.
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo fully suppons this effort, as the accomplishments
of this group will improve our entire community, making it a better place to live, work and play.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest
convenience. Thank you.
'ncerely,
r Aragon j
Executive Director
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GIRL SCOUTS
Columbine Council, Inc
21 Montebello Rd.
Pueblo, CO 81001 -1236
(719) 543 -4690
April 26, 1 995 FAX (719) 543-4693
Will Shafroth, Executive Director
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
225 East 16th Avenue, Ste. 1150
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Mr. Shafroth,
Girl Scouts, Columbine Council supports the efforts of the Pueblo Natural
Resources and Environmental Education Council to develop a Pueblo
Regional Natural Resource Plan.
It is important to bring together and coordinate existing plans so that gaps
can be identified and remedied if possible. We feel that this regional
approach is crucial to the success of environmental planning in Pueblo.
The Council is in a unique position to bring together all parties concerned
about our natural resources and ensure that the planning project is
completed.
Sincerely, t
Lura L. Zimmerman
Executive Director
APR 2 3 1995
91 A United Way Agency
COPAA
COLORADO OUTDOOR PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Post Office Box 4440
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
May 2, 1995
Lewis Quigley, City Manager
City of Pueblo
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, Co 81002
Dear Mr. Quigley,
The Colorado Outdoor Performing Arts Association (COPAA) endorses the Pueblo
Natural Resource and Environmental Education Council and their request for a planning
grant from the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund. COPAA is dedicated to bringing an
original historical musical about the history of Southeast Colorado to a canyon in Lake
Pueblo State Park. The outdoor theater will utilize and enhance the state park and will
encourage visitors from across the nation to enjoy and see the environment of the high
desert plain close up and learn about our history.
The Pueblo Natural Resource and Environmental Education Council will give all
government agencies and non - profit organizations a chance to develop a plan to meet the
ever - changing needs of a growing community. The planning grant will allow wide
community input to help us determine the best use of our resources.
Sincerely,
(/ , , , -�
Corinne Koehler
President
807 N. Greenwood (81003) ABEL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS, INC.
P.O. Boa 1826 (81002) General Civil Engineering
Pueblo. Colorado Surveying
Phone: (719) 546 -2235 Environmental Principal
Fax: (719) 546 -2166 Complete A/E Services Abel Tapia, P.E.
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May 1, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager
City of Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Mr. Quigley:
I am pleased to write a letter of support for the planning
grant that the Pueblo Natural Resource and Environmental
Council is applying for from the Great Outdoors Colorado
Trust Fund. The council, of which we are a member, is a
unique consortium of interested citizens, and is applying for
a planning grant to develop a Pueblo Region -wide Natural
Resource and Environmental Education Plan.
IJT Environmental Engineering, a subsidiary of Abel
Engineering Professionals Inc., a private environmental
engineering firm, will be an engineering resource and
component of this plan. As a member of the "Communities of
Pueblo County Stategic Plan" and Chair of the Environmental
Task Force, I am pleased to see a portion of our plan become
reality. We strongly support this project and feel that this
proposed plan will greatly benefit the community, region and
state.
Sincerely,
Ida J. Ttf * a,
Owner l_
IJT Environmental Engineering
RAI
May 5, 1995
Mr. Lewis Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
City Hall
Pueblo, Colorado
Dear Lew,
VALCO, INC.
PUEBLO CONCRETE DIVISION
P. 0. BOX 857
PUEBLO, COLORADO 81002
(719) 561 -8350
FAX 719 -566 -0231
In reference to your letter, dated April 7, 1995, concerning
the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council,
you had requested that Valco, Inc. join in the planning effort.
This letter is to serve as our support for the planning effort,
and also for the support of the planning application to GOCO.
Valco, Inc. will also pledge $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars)
in support of this effort.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact
me.
Good luck in this worthy endeavor.
Sincerely,
Irk-&
Mark Klune
General Manager
Valco, Inc. - Pueblo Concrete Division
C.C. Steven Meier
Jim Munch
LAMAR ROCKY FORD CANON CITY GUNNISON CRESTED BUTTE
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l Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
City '✓Manager
City of Pueblo
Pueblo City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Rir. Quigley:
200 W. First Street
Carole J. Lange
P.D. Box 75
President and General Manager
Pueblo, CO 81002 -0075
Colorado Operations
719 -546 -6498
Fax: 719 546 -6573
April 28. 199
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We are pleased to confirm our support of the planning ;rant application of the Pueblo natural
Resource and Environmental Education Council by enclosing a 'VVestPlains Energy check in the amount of
$ 1.000.00.
WesPlains Energy is committed to the cooperative effort of meeting the leisure, recreational and
educational needs of t're community and we are are looking forward to this integrated approach to na'ural
resource and education planning.
Sincerely,
hi
Carole J. Lange
President and General Dviauaacr
CJLicjc
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CF &I STEEL, L.P.
P.O. Box 316
lli ',I;If'I!Ilillll�,lcl'.; Pueblo, Colorado 81002
STE E L
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JAMES W. COLZANI
Vice President & General Manager
719 - 561 -6600 Ap 13, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
Pueblo, Colorado L"�Z
Dear Lewis:
With regard to your request for funding for the Pueblo Natural
Resources and Environmental Education Council, CF &I Steel will be
unable to pledge $1,000. As you are probably aware, Oregon Steel
Mills is just completing over $180 million of capital improvements
to our facility here in Pueblo, and until CF &I begins to receive a
return on this very substantial investment, we must curtail our
spending to only that which is essential to meeting this goal.
We do, however, support the goals of the Council and its first
effort to develop a Pueblo Region -wide Natural Resource Plan.
Again, we are sorry we are unable to help in this instance, but, as
I'm sure you will agree, CF &I's primary interest at this time of
stabilizing our economic future, is also of vital importance to the
Pueblo community.
Sincerely,
JWC:md
An Oregon Steel Mills Company
U UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo. Colorado 81001 - 4901
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 719 549- 2340
DEAN OF THE COLLEGE FAX 719 549- 2732
April 20, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
P.O. Box 1427, #1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Lew:
Thank you for your letter suggesting I join the effort to create and enhance
partnerships and public opportunities within Pueblo County for awareness, appreciation,
environmental education, use and stewardship of natural resources. These loft, yet
achievable goals are worthy of support and I'm pleased to commit time and resources to see
them realized in our community. I believe the University's interests are being well -
represented by Council members, Mr. Tim Sandsmark and Dr. David Cockrell. Both
individuals report to me regarding the Council's activities and I have sufficient opportunities
for input through them..
Please accept and extend my appreciation for the efforts of the Council to date. I am
very pleased to commit $1,000 toward the monies being identified to match those that may
be granted for planning by the Board of Great Outdoors Colorado. I'm proud to be
associated with those individuals, agencies and institutions represented on the Council.
Sincerely,
?ack. Seilheimer, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
xc: R. Shirley
B. Grube
D. Cockrell
T. Sandsmark
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CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LEISURE STUDIES MATHEMATICS
NURSING PHYSICS / PHYSICAL SCIENCE PUEBLO GREENWAY AND NATURE CENTER
STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer, Govemor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pent' D. Olson, Director
6060 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80216
Telephone: (303) 297-1192
The State Board of the Outdoor Colorado Trust Fund
225 E. 16th Ave. Suite 1150
Denver, Colo. 80203
Dear Board Members,
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For Wildlife —
For People
As the Southeast Regional Manager I support the direction and goals of the Great Outdoors
Colorado Board and the benefits the Trust will create for the people of the State of Colorado.
The newly created Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council (Council) has
developed a mission that will assist the GOCO Board meet its statewide goals. The Council has begun
its planning process and I would encourage your funding of the CounciPs application in support of
the development of The Strategic Natural Resources Plan for the Pueblo Region.
I am impressed and encouraged by the partnerships being developed in the Pueblo area and the
support this planning process has in the region. Any consideration given to this application by the
GOCO Board will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ronald P. Desilet
Southeast Regional Manager
Colorado Division of Wildlife
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, James S. Lochhead, Executive Director
WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Thomas M. Eve, Chairman • Louis F. Swift, Vice - Chairman • Arnold Salazar, Secretary
Jesse Langston Boyd, Jr., Member • Rebecca L. Frank, Member
William R. Hegberg, Member • Mark LeValley, Member
STATE OF COLORADO
COLORADO STATE PARKS
1313 Sherman Street, Room 618
Denver, Colorado 80203
COLORADO
Phone (303) 866 -3437
FAX (303) 866 -3206
Roy Romer
April 28, 1995
Governor
James S. Lochhead
Executive Director/
Department of
Natural Resources
Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council
Laurie A. Mathews
211 East D Street
Director/
Pueblo, CO 81003
Colorado State Parks
Colorado Board of Parks
Dear Council members:
and outdoor Recreation
Kathleen M. Farley
We at State Parks are proud to endorse the planning grant request of the
Chairman
Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council to the Great
Clark L. Scriven
Outdoors Colorado Board.
Vice Chairman
Peggy E. Montano
We are committed to this effort and pledge $1000 of State Park funds to help
Secretary
with the match requirements of the Great Outdoors Colorado Board.
Patricia B. McClearn
Member
James M. Robb
We support the efforts of the Council to develop partnerships and create
Member
public opportunities for awareness, appreciation of environmental education
and wise use and stewardship of our natural resources.
We are proud to be a member of this council and hope the Great Outdoors
Colorado Board will act in favor of this request.
Sincerely,
Laurie A. Mathews
Director, Colorado State Parks
cc: Kathy Farley
Lew Quigley, Pueblo City Manager
Mike French
Kent Wiley
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STATE OF COLORADO
COLORADO STATE PARKS
Lake Pueblo State Park
640 Pueblo Reservoir Road
Pueblo, Colorado 81005
Phone (719) 561 -9320
FAX (719) 564 -9455
May 2, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager
City of Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO. 81002
Dear Mr. Quigley:
A
Roy Romer
Governor
James S. Lochhead
Executive Director/
Department of
Natural Resources
Laurie A. Mathews
Director/
Colorado State Parks
On behalf of Colorado State Parks, it is my pleasure to commit our support for the efforts
of the Pueblo Natural Resource and Environmental Education Council. As you are
aware, we are a contributing member to the council and are intent upon long term
participation in this consortium. The Council represents a unique opportunity to bring the
citizens of Pueblo County a comprehensive plan to meet long identified natural resource
and environmental education needs.
Lake Pueblo State Park, as a major provider for recreation, trails, open space and
environmental education in Pueblo County, will have a significant impact on this
strategic plan and, ultimately, in the implementation of the final product of this process.
To this end, Tom Kenyon, Deputy Director of Colorado State Parks, has pledged
$1000.00 in support to the Council's planning grant application to the GOCO Board.
We look forward to being part of this process and fully support the benefits it will bring.
Sincerely, I
Michael French, Park Manager
Lake Pueblo State Park
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April 27, 1995
Cooperative Extension
Colorado State Universitv
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
City Manager, City Pueblo
City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81003
Dear Mr. Quigley:
Pueblo County Extension Office
Pueblo County Courthouse
215 West 10th Street
Pueblo. Colorado 81003 -3992
(719) 583 -6566
The Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Pueblo County is very of
the mission of the Council, which has been stated as, "The creation and enhancement to
partnerships and public opportunities within Pueblo County for awareness, appreciation of
environmental education use, and stewardship of natural resources". As a fiscal partner with
Pueblo County, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension has been involved with a
project known as Pueblo Youth Naturally, which is a program for environmental education
primarily targeted at middle school students. Over the past several _years Pueblo Youth
Naturally has targeted economically disadvantaged _youth and has been successful in including
a large number of minorities who have been involved in the discovery of outdoor adventure,
self - respect, discipline, personal values, and human relationships.
Pueblo Youth Naturally has seen involvement by Colorado State University
Extension, Pueblo County, School District #60 and #70, Colorado Division of Wildlife, and
Colorado State Parks along with the Pueblo City Parks and Recreation. Of the total $28,500
budget for Pueblo Youth Naturally, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
provides approximately $5,000 of inkind resource administration and services to this project.
We are even more fully aware of the need to identify a region -wide natural resource plan
which will identify, in an orderly fashion, a development of natural resources available for
the education of all in this area. It is exciting to think about the potential for environmental
awareness and education available to the residents of this area. This office supports the need
for funding to acquire and develop that potential, and is interested in continuing to be a
partner in the development of these natural resources.
Sincerely,
Frank Sobolik
County Director
Colorado State University. U.S. Department of Agriculture and Puchlo County eooperatint .
Cooperative Extension profirams arc available to all without discrimination.
SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO
Water Conservancy District
April 24, 1995
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
City Manager
City of Pueblo
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003
Dear Lew:
The Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District wholeheartedly supports the
Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education Council, and the effort to
develop a Pueblo Region -wide Natural Resource Plan.
In support of this planning project, the District will commit the time, as appropriate,
of our Water Resources Specialist, Mr. Tom Simpson. This will be in addition to
the time I personally commit to the Council. Please consider this the District's in-
kind contribution toward the GOCO grant proposal match requirement.
I look forward to working with the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Natural Resources
and Environmental Education Council.
Si y'
Steve echoug
General Ma aaer
SA /tg
sc: Board of Directors of the District, SECWCD
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United States Forest Pike and San Isabel 1920 Valley Dr.
Department of Service National Forests Pueblo, CO
Agriculture Comanche and Cimarron 81008 -1797
National Grasslands (719) 545 -8737
File Code 2390
Date: May 1, 1995
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
225 East 16th Ave, Suite 1150
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Great Outdoors Colorado Board:
As manager of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, and the Cimarron and Comanche National
Grasslands, I support the formation of the Pueblo Natural Resource and Environmental Education
Council (PNREEC) and it's Great Outdoors Colorado grant application for the -leveicoment of a
scracegic plan. The Forest is currentiv working with several of the agencies -,o further
environmental education efforts. The establishment of the Council and development of a
scracegic plan would help .he Forest Service oetter assist and participate in area
environmental education programs and partnerships.
If the Great Outdoors - grant is successful, the Forest Service intends to enter into a
cartnershio with Pueoio .ouncv and provide 1;1.)00 in support � - f PNREEC and the strageic
planning process. Sena - Forest Interpretive Specialist, will also be available for
technical assistance to the continued development of the Council.
Sincerely,
r For pervisor
I�GII
MAY 04 '95 01 :01PM BUREAU OF LAND MGMT P.1
United States Department of the Interior
m BURE OF LAND MANAGEMENT
CANON CITY DISTRICT OFFICE
3170 EAST MAIN STREET
COON CITY, COLORADO 81212
In Reply
Refer to:
6520
(CO 052) CB
May 4, 1995
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
225 east 16th Ave, suite 1150
Denver, Colorado 80203
Dear Great Outdoors Colorado Board:
The Cation City District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) supports the
formation of the Pueblo Natural Resource and Educational Education
Council (PNREEC) and it's Great Outdoors Colorado grant application
for the development of a strategic plan. The BLM is vitally
interested in cooperating with other Federal and State agencies as
well as private organizations and groups to improve the quality and
spread of environmental education, The establishment of this Council
and the development of its strategic plan would benefit the BLM, area
citizens and the community as a whole by improving the ability to get
the environmental story told to as wide a segment of the public as
possible.
If the Great Outdoors Colorado grant is successful, the Cation City
City District, ELM intends to support the Council by entering into a
partnership with Pueblo County and contribute $1000 in support of the
PNREEC and thair strategic planning process, John Beardsley, Resource
Advisor with the Cation City District will continue to act as our
contact parson and will be available to assist the coordinated efforts
of the BLM and the Council.
Sincerely,
Stuart L. Free
District Manage
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ALBUQUERQUE DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
SOUTHERN COLORADO REGULATORY OFFICE
P.O. BOX 294
PUEBLO, COLORADO 81002 -0294
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF: April 19, 1995
Construction and Operations Division
Regulatory Branch
Mr. Lewis A. Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
City of Pueblo
P.O. Box 1427
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Dear Mr. Quigley:
Reference your letter received April 17, 1995 requesting our
involvement in the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental
Education Council. We welcome this opportunity to join this
partnership of local, state and federal agencies to develop a
Pueblo Regionwide Natural Resources Plan. While we are not able
to contribute money, we can support your planning effort by
attending meetings and offering our knowledge on the region's
watersheds.
Thank you for this invitation, should you have any questions
please feel free to write or call me at (719) 543 -9459.
Sincerely,
James M. Townsend
Chief, Southern Colorado
Regulatory Office
Enclosure
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State Representative
JOYCE R. LAWRENCE
47 Briargate Terrace
Pueblo, CO 81001
Home: (719) 543 -5401
Capitol: (303) 866 -2922
April 27, 1995
01
Member:
Health, Environment, Welfare and
Institutions Committee
Transportation and Energy
Committee
COLORADO
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Lew Quigley, City Manager
City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Lew:
STATE CAPITOL
DENVER - -�
80203 �
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It is with great pleasure that I offer my support for the city seeking a planning grant
from the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to coordinate an overall natural resource
and environmental education strategic plan. The community is to be commended for
its formation of a partnership of interested citizens, local, state and federal governments
and institutions to create the Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education
Council with the purpose of developing a Regionwide Natural Resource Plan.
While there is great interest in the legislature for the planning for the environment and
growth in the Colorado, these issues will only be solved at the local level and with the
cooperative efforts of many disciplines. Your efforts in already securing $30,000 in
matching grants and in -kind services speaks to the support for this planning effort.
Sincerely,
�_yj
Joyce R. Lawrence
State Representative
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SCOTT i. dNNIS
3D DISTRICT, COLORADO
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS
CHAIRMAN:
TASK FORCE ON ASIAN AFFAIRS
Con gregg of the Uniteb �6t
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Wagbington, W 20515 -0603
April 25, 1995
Pueblo Natural Resources &
Environmental Education Council
c/o Mr. James F. Munch, Director
Department of Planning & Development
City of Pueblo - 211 E. "D" Street
P.O. Box 1427
Pueblo, CO 81003
Dear Council:
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
512 CANNON BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515-0603
12021225 -4761
FAX: 12021226-0622
DISTRICT OFFICES:
134 WEST B STREET
PUEBLO, CO 61003
(719) 543 -8200
FAX: (719) 543 -8204
327 NORTH 7TH STREET
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501
(303)245-7107
FAX: (303) 245 -2194
1060 MAIN AVENUE
S 107
DURANGO, CO 81301
(303)259 -2754
FAX: (303) 259-2762
526 PINE STREET
SUITE 111
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
(303) 928-0637
FAX: (303) 928-0630
I was pleased to hear about the recent formation of the
Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Education
Council. This partnership will serve to enhance the use and
stewardship of the natural resources that exist within the
Pueblo region. I am in full support of the Council's effort
to obtain a grant from the Board of Great Outdoors Colorado
(GOCO) to fund this important effort.
First of all, the creation of the Pueblo Natural Resources
and Environmental Education Council consolidates citizens,
local, state and federal governments, as well as other
agencies within the Pueblo area, into one association. This
Council will simplify the efforts of many into one united
effort.
The first goal of the Council is the development of a Pueblo
Region -wide Natural Resource Plan. This plan will serve as
the representation of the already existing plans that have
been developed by Council members and will include other
natural resource plans that have been prepared for the
region. I believe that this effort to consolidate is
important and necessary in developing a generative working
plan that will protect the natural resources that we all
enjoy and benefit from.
I believe that the plan that has been formulated will
successfully implement the goals of the Pueblo Natural
Resources and Environmental Education Council. I fully
support this proposal and am confident that a thorough review
will substantiate the value and merit of this proposal's
implementation.
Sincerely,
Scott McInnis
Member of Congress
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'United *tatts $mate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510 -0605
May 1, 1995
Lewis A. Quigley
Pueblo City Manager
City Hall
Pueblo, CO 81002
Dear Lew:
Just wanted to add my name to the list of supporters for the
planning grant that the Pueblo Natural Resource and Environmental
Council has applied for from the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust
Fund. I have been told of the many benefits that will result if
the grant is awarded ... it will give the Council the opportunity
to identify and inventory existing resources, plans and programs,
along with giving the public the opportunity for input into these
areas that affect the quality of their lives.
It is this type of collaborative effort that serves the best
interests of all Coloradans. With all the various entities
involved in the implementation process, the chance of this same
type of effort being undertaken by other communities is greatly
enhanced through the networking process.
I hope this grant application receives every consideration, as
its intent is certainly a worthy one.
incerely,
ighthorse Campbell
U.S. Senator
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DENVER, CO 80203 SUITE 238,.#33 SUITE 366 SUITE 600 SUITE 228 SUITE 402
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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
' CANON CITY DISTRICT OFFICE
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3170 EAST MAIN STREET
CANON CITY, COLORADO 81212
In Reply
Refer to:
6520
(CO- 052)CB
May 4, 199
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
225 east 16th Ave, Suite 1150
Denver, Colorado 80203
Dear Great Outdoors Colorado Board:
The Cation City District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) supports the
formation of the Pueblo Natural Resource and Educational Education
Council (PNREEC) and it's Great Outdoors Colorado grant application
for the development of a strategic plan. The BLM is vitally
interested in cooperating with other Federal and State agencies as
well as private organizations and groups to improve the quality and
spread of environmental education. The establishment of this Council
and the development of its strategic plan would benefit the BLM, area
citizens and the community as a whole by improving the ability to get
the environmental story told to as wide a segment of the public as
possible.
If the Great Outdoors Colorado grant is successful, the Cation City
City District, BLM intends to support the Council by entering into a
partnership with Pueblo County and contribute $1000 in support of the
PNREEC and their strategic planning process. John Beardsley, Resource
Advisor with the Cation City District will continue to act as our
contact person and will be available to assist the coordinated efforts
of the BLM and the Council.
Sincerely,
Stuart L. Free
\District Manage
APPENDIX B
Project Resolution
for the
Strategic Natural Resources and Environmental Education Plan for the Pueblo Region
RESOLUTION NO. 7714
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE
BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST
FUND RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC NATURAL
RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PLAN FOR
THE PUEBLO REGION, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO,
COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1:
An Agreement dated July 18, 1995, between the City of
Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the State Board of the Great
Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, of which a copy is attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The Appendix A, B, C, D, and E are on file in
the office of the City Clerk, having been approved as to form by the
City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2:
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to
execute and deliver said Contract on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a
Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the
City thereto and attest the same.
SECTION 3:
This resolution will become effective upon final passage.
SECTION 4:
The $10,000 cash match from the City will be from the 1996
Contingency Fund Account, No. 001- 0190 -195 -0501, and the $14,000
in -kind match will be staff time from the City of Pueblo, Department
of Planning and Development.
INTRODUCED: September 25, 1995
BY: John Califano
COUNCILPERSON
APP VED:
VICE PRESIDENT THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST
C Y CLERK
F " 1 WHIJ ,6So
Project Work Plan
for the
Strategic Natural Resources and Environmental Education Plan for the Pueblo Region
STRATEGIC NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PLAN
FOR THE PUEBLO REGION
PROJECT WORK PLAN
7/95 UPDATE
PROJECT TASK
1.0 Project Planning Organization/
Management and Administration
• Planning Schedule
• Directory
• Newsletter
• Monthly Program Reports
• Public Involvement Strategy
• Roles & Responsibilities
ESTIMATED COST:
2.0 Planning Coverage Bibliography/
Data Compilation, Review, & Base Map
o Selection of Appropriate Computer
Technologies
o Available Coverages (Federal, State,
State, County, Local & Institutional
o Acquired Data Coverages
o Convert Coverages from Native or
County -wide Base Map
o Preparation of County -wide Base Map
o Preparation of Rural Areas Base Maps
o Preparation of Urban Influence
Area Map
ESTIMATED COST:
3.0 Jurisdiction/ Institutional File,
Interviews, User Purpose/
Mission Statements and Plans,
Projects, and Funding Sources
• Preparation of User Matrix
• Review and Verification of
User Date
• Preparation of Classification
System and User Characteristics
• Data Display and Summary
ESTIMATED COST:
PROFFESSIONAL IN -KIND
SERVICES STAFF SERVICES
$ 3,100.00
$ 6,250.00 $12,000.00
$10,000.00 $12,000.00
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PROJECT TASK
4.0 Coverage Mapping
• Ownership
• Jurisdiction
• Uses
• Regional Physical &
Natural Attributes
• Hazards
• Special Uses and Lands
• Overlays
ESTIMATED COST:
5.0 Gap Analysis
• Assess Potential Service
Capacity Analysis
• Programming Opportunities
& Constraints
• Accessibility Issues
• Potential Joint Capacity Building
Opportunities
• Data Deficiencies /Coverage Issues
ESTIMATED COST
6.0 Community -Wide Information Sharing
• Sub -Area Community Meetings (4)
• County -Wide Meetings (3)
ESTIMATED COST:
PROFESSIONAL IN -KIND
SERVICES STAFF SERVICES
$23,700.00 $12,000.00
$ 4,700.00
$ 8,400.00
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PROJECT TASK
7.0 Strategic Plan of Action
o Memorandum of potential planning
efforts, projects, policies, ideas
and actions which can be commonly
pursued by all user groups.
Identify a strategic plan of action
matrix based on community Sub -Area
County -Wide input.
ESTIMATED COST:
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8.0 Project Expenses
o Reproduction
(Printing & Photography)
o Computer Plots (Mapping Exhibits)
o Travel (Meetings &
Data Reconnaissance)
o Office Expenses (Telephone, FAX,
Delivery, etc.)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES:
SUBTOTAL:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IN -KIND STAFF SERVICES
PROJECT EXPENSES
GRAND PROJECT TOTAL
PROFESSIONAL IN -KIND
SERVICES STAFF SERVICES
$ 7,800.00
$63,950.00
$36,000.00
$ 1,700.00
$ 9,200.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 1,400.00
$ 14,500.00
$ 78,450.00
$36,000.00
$ 63,950.00
$ 36,000.00
$ 14,500.00
$114,450.00
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APPENDIX D
Project Budget
for the
Strategic Natural Resources and Environmental Education Plan for the Pueblo Region
STRATEGIC NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PLAN
FOR THE PUEBLO REGION
7\95 UPDATE
"DF.TAi1.RD WORK RTIDGR ,
SOURCE OF FUNDS
DATE
GREAT
APPLICANT/PARTNES
TOTAL
OUTDOORS
COLORADO
CASH INKIND
GRANT AWARD
$45,000
$45,000
APPLICANTS FUNDS
AND IN-KIND
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
- CITY
10/95 TO 3/96
$10,000
$14,000
$24,000
-COUNTY
10/95 TO 3/96
$10,000
$16,000
$26,000
- SCHOOL DIST. 60
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- SCHOOL DIST. 70
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- DIV. OF WILDLIFE
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 6,000
$ 7,000
- DIV. OF PARKS
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- US FOREST SERVICE
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- UNIV. OF SOUTHERN
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
COLORADO
- VALCO, INC.
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
- CF &I
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
-PUEBLO
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
CONSERVANCY DIST.
-THATCHER
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
FOUNDATION
- PUEBLO ZOO
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 200
$ 200
- GREENWAY &
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 50
$ 50
NATURE CENTER
- T.E.N.
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 100
$ 100
- UTILICORP ENERGY
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
DELIVERY
(WESTPLAINS ENERGY)
- BOARD OF WATER
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
WORKS
- SOUTHERN COLO.
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 100
$ 100
RUNNERS
- BUREAU OF LAND
10/95 TO 3/96
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL SOURCES OF
$45,000
$33,450 j
$36,000
$114,450
FUNDS
USES OF FUNDS
DATE
GREAT
APPLICANT
TOTAL
OUTDOORS
COLORADO
PROFESSIONAL
10 \95 TO 10/96
$30,500
$33,450
$63,950
SERVICES
IN -KIND SERVICES
10 \95 TO 10/96
$36,000
$ 36,000
REPRODUCTION
10 \95 TO 10/96
$ 1,700
$ 1,700
COMPUTER PLOTS
10 \95 TO 10/96
$ 9,200
$ 9,200
TRAVEL
10 \95 TO 10/96
$ 2,200
$ 2,200
OFFICE EXPENSES
10 \95 TO 10/96
$ 1,400
$ 1,400
TOTAL USES OF FUNDS
$45,000
$69,450
$114,450
APPENDIX E
Project Funding Schedule
for the
Strategic Natural Resources and Environmental Education Plan for the Pueblo Region
STRATEGIC NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PLAN
FOR THE REGION
7 \95 UPDATE
"PROJECT FUNDING SCHEDULE"
TASK
11 \95
12 \95
1 \96
2 \96
3 \96
4 \96
5 \96
6 \96
7 \96
8 \96
9 \96
10 \96
#1
Project
Planning
XXX
Organization/
Management
and Admin.
#2
Planning
Coverage
Bibli./Data
XX
XXX
X
Compilation,
Review, and
Base Ma
#3
Jurisdiction/
Institutional
File,Inter-
views, User
Purpose/
X
XXX
XX
Mission
Statements
and Plans,
Projects and
Funding
Sources
#4
Coverage
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Mappin
#5
Gap
XX
XXX
XXX
XX
Analysis
#6
County
Sub
Sub
Sub
Sub
County
County
Community-
Wide
Area
Area
Area
area
wide
wide
Wide Info.
Sharin
#7
Strategic Plan
xxx
xxx
of Action
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Collect
Matching
15th
7,
Funds from
Sources
1
1
Payment to
15th
15th
30th
Consultant
GOCO's
15th
15th
15th
Payment to
City /Count
50%
25%
25%