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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7766RESOLUTION NO. 7766 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PUEBLO MOUNTAIN PARK PRESERVATION /RESTORATION PLAN AND AUTHORI- ZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION l The State Historical Fund has awarded the Pueblo County Historical Society and its co- sponsor, the City of Pueblo, $91,000 to prepare a Preservation/Restoration Plan for the Pueblo Mountain Park. SECTION 2 As a condition to receiving these funds, the City must commit to a matching cash contribution of $30,000. SECTION 3 Funds for the cash match are available through the Conservation Trust Fund and shall be committed in the amount of $30,000. SECTION 4 The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute the transfer and expenditure of funds, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City thereto and attest same. INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 11, 1995 BY: Sarmit -i rnrsPntinn COUNCIL PERSON APPRO ED: rj�4� kh��� PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: Qc� a-, CITY CLERK City of Pueblo OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 28, 1995 Mr. Craig Hunter Colorado Historical Society State Historical Fund 1300 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 Re: Pueblo Mountain Park Preservation Plan Application Dear Mr. Hunter: I Private citizens and the City of Pueblo funded their first outdoor recreation facilities in 1918 near Beulah, Colorado, on San Isabel Forest lands because of citizen interest in mountain playgrounds that could be reached by automobile. They further expanded outdoor recreation opportunities by purchasing lands for the Pueblo Mountain Park and forming the San Isabel Public Recreation Association in 1919. Many "firsts" in the nation's outdoor recreation movement took place in the Beulah area because of the influences of Arthur Carhart, Frank Culley, Herbert Maier, and others noted for outdoor recreation planning or the Rustic style of architecture. These were the men that planned and supervised the development of the Pueblo Mountain Park, possibly the most historic mountain playground in Colorado or the nation. The Depression Era structures and many other component parts of the park need to be evaluated and a master plan developed that will provide a prioritized schedule of preservation /restoration actions, with cost estimates. Due to Amendment #1 spending limitations, the City of Pueblo cannot be the primary applicant for this planning request. We are the co- applicant with the Pueblo County Historical Society. If this grant request is awarded to the Historical Society, the City of Pueblo will execute the project under a letter of agreement. Sincere) , Christian L. Weaver, Pueblo City Council .4 President P.O. Box 1427 Pueblo, Colorado 81002 -1427 (719) 584 -0800 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Societk GRANT APPLICATION Colorado Historical Society FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 1300 Broadway, Denver CO 80203 (303) 894 -2525 Application Deadline: August 15, 1995 February 15, 1996 Please indicate Category and Project Type (check one for each line): Category: x General Funding Pool Mini -Grant Emergency Funding Pool Project Type: Acquisition & Development Education X Survey & Planning PART I All contracts will be written with the identified applicant, not the co- applicant. A. Applicant: Pueblo County Historical Society Mailing Address 217 Knuth Grand Avenue City Pueblo State CO ZIP 81003 B. Co- Applicant: City of Pueblo Colorado Mailing Address # 1 C i t 14 1 1 p 1 1 ac e CitV o State Co ZIP 81003 C. Project Contact: Name James Munch Title nirector P n Work Phone 719- 643 -6006 Home Phone Send correspondence to (mark one): Applicant Address X Co- Applicant Address D. Applicant Status: X Public Entity X *Not- for - Profit *Business, Corporation or Partnership *Individual * Other * must apply through a municipality or county (seepage A -11) E. Proposal 1. Project Title Pueblo Mountain Park Preservation - Restoration Plan 2. Project Location/County p, - , 1,, 3. Project Address or Site Number aeu 1 ah , CO3 4. Historic Name or Property Pueblo Mountain Park . Grant Amount Requested: (a) $ g 1 n n n Cash Match Amount: (b) $3 o n o 0 In -Kind Amount: (C)$ 24000 Total Project Cost: (d) $ 145000 Numbers must match totals on the bottom of the budget page 6. Project Start Date: ReGe; pt „ fl rentva ,. . t Project End Date: One year 1 Ater Project dates must identify a one year time frame during which the money will be spent 7. Project Summary: In the space provided, briefly summarize the purpose of your project and what will be accompiisneci or proaucea by tnis grant request. The Pueblo Mountain Park Preservation - Restoration Master Plan will provide for the professional evaluation of all components of the Park and provide a prioritized action plan with costs estimates, methods and finance alternatives to restore the Park to it's original richness. A -1 June 1995 State Historical Fund r olorado Hi torical SocietX PART II OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Explain project purpose and justification for funding including why this project is important. Dramatic changes took place in the nation's life -style after World war I and resulted in a demand for the development of outdoor recreation facilities in Colorado that could be reached by automobile. In 1918 the San Isabel National Forest Supervisor allowed the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Commerce Club to fund and construct the first public camping and picnic facilities in the San Isabel forest on Squirrel Creek near Beulah, Colorado. The National Forest Service hired their first Recreation Engineer ( LandscaPe Architect) Arthur H. Carhart, in 1919, and he promptly prepared the first Recreation Plan for a National Forest (the San Isabel). By Nov. 1919, Pueblo citizens had formed the non - profit San Isabel Public Recreation Association (SIPRA), the first association of private citi-7en5 in the nation to foster and fund outdoor recreation development projects on National Forest lands. The Squirrel Creek facilities were so popular that additional camp sites, a municipal pavilion and the Cascade Trail which may be the nations first recreational trail designed by an landscape architect exclusively for the enjoyment of the hiker were built in 1919 -20. The City of Pueblo added to the area's outdoor recreation opportunities by purchasing 600 acres of a school section that abutted the San Isabel Forest in close proximity to the Squirrel Creek facilities for their Pueblo Mountain Park in 1919. * See attachment #1 The influences Arthur Carhart and Frank Culler had on the design and development of the Pueblo Mountain Park and the San Isabel Forest remained long after they left for private practice. From 1920 -1937 the SIPRA funded the construction of many road and recreation facilities in the San Isabel Forest and assisted the City of Pueblo with the early development of their Mountain Park until a CCC camp was established there in 1935. The CCC crews were later joined by WPA crews and worked in the Mountain Park until 1942 after which Pueblo Parks Dept. crews completed all the amenities required for the ultimate Mountain Playground envisioned by Carhart and the citizens of Pueblo in 1919. Listed on the National Register in 1994, the Pueblo Mountain Park may be the most historically significant Mountain Playground in Colorado. Open year round, on a no fee basis, it is a very Popular destination point for Southern Colorado's diverse ethnic populations. The impact of this U5892, flood damage, deterioration of the indigenous materials used to construct the depression era structures now seriously affect the integrity of the resource. A -2 June 1995 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Society PART II (CONTINUED) B. If your project request is a part or phase of a larger on -going project, please explain its relationship to the other phases including budget information. Explain what you have spent and/or will be spending money on and the process for completing the overall project. In recent years many citizen and staff concerns have been expressed about the physical condition of various components of the Pueblo Mountain Park and how current building codes, health and handicapped requirements could affect historic usage of the depression era structures. These concerns also affected the recreation and education programs conducted at the park. To address these concerns an alliance of City of Pueblo staff, retired Parks Dept. employees, private citizens, user groups, educators and local Historical Societies began a public awareness program. Interested persons assembled the attached Needs Assessment, the original blueprints, compiled a complete inventory and description of the Park's components, chronology of events relative to SIPRA and Mountain Park activities to verify the historical values of the Park. All of these resources were used to compile the National Register application. * See attachment #2. Pueblo School Districts #60 and #70, the University of Southern Colorado and the Greenway and Nature Center presently conduct one day and overnight environmental education programs at the Park and want to utilize the resource more. Through their efforts the Project Ten (Teaching Environmental Science Naturally) and the Colorado Division of Wildlife have developed a list of educational values for the Pueblo Mountain Park. A county wide partnership of interested citi2en5, nonprofit's, local, state and federal governments, agencies and institutions have formed the Pueblo Resource and Environmental Council to determine and direct the community's goals and visions related to this resource. * See attachment #3. The Pioneer Bowmen and the Beulah valley saddle Club are organiZied user groups that utilize the Park year round. The many people that make casual day use of this park and those that rent and /or utilize the resident camp or pavilion are aware of the need for restoration of this wonderful resource and support this project. It is through the cooperative efforts of all that this request for the Pueblo Mountain Park Restoration /Preservation Plan has been generated. The needs of the Pueblo Mountain Park are so diverse and of such magnitude that a Preservation and Restoration Plan is needed to organize our efforts and funding priorities. It appears that there are adequate funds and interests to accomplish the recommendations once the Plan is in place. A -3 June 1995 PUEBLO MOUNTAIN PARK RESTORATION Scope of Services Wenk Associates, Inc. July 25, 1995 Introduction Pucblo Mountain Park, believed to be the first example of recreational use of National Forest Lands, is a premier example of early twentieth- century park planning and design. Changing recreational patterns, the ravages of time and \\cathcr, and continual use over the last sixty years has severely deterioriated the Park resources and has impacted it's effectiveness to accomplish initial goals. A comprehensive planning strategy and management approach for the restoration and adaptive use of the Park will restore it's original richness, and will provide recreation facilities to meet current needs. The following are the phases of the planning approach. • Evaluate the Existing Condition of Park Resources. The Park resources are numerous and diverse, and range from cultural and natural to functional. • Cultural resources include roads, trails (formal and social), structures, and site features such as stone walls. • Natural resources include wildlife, habitat areas, and sensitive ecological sites. • Functional resources include utility systems, and current programs. • Develop Conceptual Alternatives for the restoration and preservation of the park, while accommodating contemporary uses. • The range of alternatives will explore protection and stabilization of resources, rehabilitation, preservation and interpretation of the Park. • The original "driving park" concept will provide the basis for design concepts. Preserving the original concept, allowing for continuing auto and pedestrian use, without detrimentally impacting the Park's natural resources are the primary goals for the project. • Develop a comprehensive planning strategy to integrate contemporary recreational needs with preservation/ restoration goals. • The Restoration Master Plan will address issues related to the general Park features, including sitefacilities, functional systems, and structures. The master planning effort will serve to integrate the specific requirements of each individual site into a comprehensive planning approach which looks at the Park as a whole. The master planning process will be completed in four phases. A more detailed description of the tasks to be completed in each phase follows. Master Planning Process Project Startup/ Data Collection Park Base Map. Available mapping from Pueblo Mountain Park sources will be used as base data. If more detailed information is required other sources, such as USGS maps or aerial photography will need to be made available. Historic & Archeological Sensitivity Areas. Identify areas of historic and archeological sensitivity and an assessment of their condition. Information will be attained through a literature review, aerial photographic interpretation and one day field reconnaissance. Ecological Sensitivity Area. Identify areas of ecological sensitivity. General vegetation types and principal plan species will be determined through a literature review, aerial photographic interpretation and one day field reconnaissance. Wildlife and Habitat Issues. Identify sensitive wildlife species and habitats of significance that may occur in the Park based on a literature review, aerial photographic interpretation and field reconnaissance. ldentify sensitive species \�hlch may Inhabit the park and be adversely impacted by development. Geology Issues. Identify general landscape stability and erosion problems, geologic hazards, and future construction limitations. Information will be attained through a literature review, aerial photographic interpretation and field reconnaissance. General Site Reconnaissance. Site reconnaissance and visual survey of the Park to identify and evaluate existing conditions. This will includes a basic visual analysis to identify significant viewsheds and view corridors, and to identify and map visually sensitive areas. Roadway Issues. ldentify and map existing physical road conditions, determine repair, restoration and rehabilitation needs. Traffic Volume Patterns. Obtain daily traffic volumes, peak hour volumes and identify on base maps. Document existing system usage and capacity levels and determine existing level of service deficiencies, if any. Utility Issues. Identify and evaluate existing potable water and sanitary sewer systems, using the available resources provided by Pueblo Planning and utility companies. • Evaluate the adequacy of existing on -site water and sewer systems • Evaluate potable water system demand and desired operation. • Evaluate capacity and condition of the existing septic system; recommend upgrades and alternative systems if required. Existing water supply and waste treatment systems will be evaluated considering contemporary treatment and supply needs, and current health and safety codes. Building Repair and Stabilization. Normal deterioration resulting from sixty years of continued use of park structures requires that several structures be repaired and stabilized, and upgraded to meet current needs such as accessibility for disabled persons. A preliminary assessment of the most essential repairs has been completed. The master plan will provide documentation and evaluation of existing buildings. • Development of reference base drawings and photographs for each building. • Documentation of existing building conditions and alterations over time. • Structural assessment of existing buildings, incuding Horseshoe Lodge, Maountain Park Pavilion and Eads Residence. Consultant Fees Wenk Associates $ 9700.00 Sellards & Grigg structural analysis $ 8400.00 civil assessment $ 7600.00 Long Hoeft Architects $ 5400.00 Subtotal $31100.00 Project Programming Existing Park Uses. Define existing uses and evaluate potential for continuing, modifying or changing uses based on the Park's goals and objectives. Complementary Park Uses, Working closely with the client team, the design team will identifti potential uses for the park that \ ill enhance and expand it's mission. Final Program of Complementary Uses and Upgrades to the Park. A list and diagrams will be developed, with an emphasis on programs and uses that \viii complement the nature of Pueblo Mountain Park. Program Park Relationships to Surroundings. A list of issues as they affect the area outside of Pueblo Mountain Parks' legal boundaries will be developed. Issues and uses that enhance the interaction and cooperation between Pueblo Mountain Park and its surrounding area will be listed. Generic Mitigation Required for uses. A list of generic mitigation procedures will be developed that will address new or enhanced uses in the park. Consideration will be given to the environmental sensitivity of the area and how the uses of the park can affect it's history, ecology, geology, and archeology. Consultant Fees: Wenk Associates S 5900.00 Concept Alternatives Contemporary recreation needs and wishes have changed since the park was first developed. The development of Pueblo Reservoir recreation area, and changing patterns of use have both caused damage to natural features of the park, and have resulted in a decrease in the number of park visitors. Comprehensive planning for appropriate increased use, and continued use of the diverse facilities and resources of the park, assessment of existing recreation facilities in the area will be completed, and recommendations made for adaptive reuse, and expanded use made. Strategies for ongoing management of the park will be recommended. Prepare Concept Alternatives for the Park. Two to three alternatives will be developed to address the planning scenarios for the park and its ultimate Master Plan. The design team will consider immediate stabilization requirements, features requiring restoration, and techniques and methods for restoration measures. Note Historic Impacts of Alternatives. Long Hoeft and Wenk Associates will review the alternatives and note the historic impacts of each. Note Archeological/ Ecological Impacts of Alternatives. Ecologist will review the alternatives and assess the resource sensitivities associated with the alternatives. Site Facilities. In the 1920's, the widespread use of automobiles initiated a profound change in park design. "Driving parks" developed across the country that specifically encouraged motorists access into previously undisturbed the landscapes.. • Recommendations will include erosion control measures, roadway and bridge repair, traffic and parking recommendations. Maintenance and Operations Assessment of Alternatives. A review of the alternatives from the aspect of on- going maintenance and annual operations will be completed. Preferences and improvements will be noted, and integrated into concept design. Note Utility Impacts of Alternatives. Recommend stream and pond restoration strategies including pond excavation; hydraulic analysis and stream stabilization, and decorative edge restoration. • Prepare conceptual, and to a limited extent detailed plans, for the restoration of flood damaged ponds and streams; assess conditions and recommend measures to limit erosion. Park Structures, Repair and Stabilization. Prepare detailed plans and specifications for repairs and restorations needed immediately. . Design for ADA accessibility and public buildings. . Definition of scope of work, through plans and specifications for necessary building restorations. Recreational Needs Assessment. Provide a recreation needs assessment and recommend potential facilities and activities. 3 Consultant Fees: Wenk Associates $16000.00 Sellards & Grigg $ 5700.00 Long Hoeft Architects 5400.00 Subtotal $27100.00 Plan Selection and Development Preferred Plan Selection and Development. A preferred plan will be selected, or complied from the conceptual alternatives, and developed into the master planning document. Preparation of Draft Master Plan. A Master Plan Report will be developed. this report will describe the design process and the input groups have had in that process. It will present design work completed including the 2 - 3 concept alternatives. It will also describe the preferred alternative and the impact of that alternative. It will discuss costs and financing for that alternative as well as the market conditions that led to that alternative. The ecologist's input in this task will briefly describe any residual impacts that could be encountered by natural resource components and procedures that have been discussed regarding the mitigation of such impacts. Preparation of Graphics. Graphic Drawings and sketches will be prepared of the final selected master plan alternatives. These graphics will clearly indicate the intent of the Master Plan for Pueblo Mountain Park. Camera ready art work and text. The master plan report will be submitted as camera ready art work and text, ready for offset printing or copying. Other projects we have completed recently have incurred a cost of approximately $5000.00 to print documents with graphics and text. This cost is not reflected in our fee estimates. Consultant Fee Estimate: Wenk Associates $ 10500.00 Long Hoeft Architects $ 5400.00 Subtotal $ 15900.00 Optional/ Additional Services Comprehensive Market Feasibility Analysis. The feasibility would quantify future market demand for additional activities at Pueblo Mountain Park given competitive supply considerations and alternative reconfigurations of Pueblo Mountain Park. This would include an analysis of alternative target markets for uses of the facility, an analysis of competing venues in the Denver metro area, estimates of potential market share and a forecast of additional market demand at Pueblo Mountain Park. The budget for this comprehensive assignment is $17,500. Finance Methods. This assignment would describe alternative ways the City could finance the proposed capital improvements, including the ongoing operations and maintenance of the park and Amphitheater. It would first explore the City's traditional technique; if that technique is not likely to work, the analysis would provide descriptions of alternative viable public financing techniques for the City's consideration. State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Society PART III PROJECT PURPOSE, SCOPE OF WORK, AND DELIVERABLE PRODUCTS Please refer to the Project Purpose, Scope of Work, and Deliverable Products section in the Application Guidelines for instructions and examples. (Pages G -13 through G -18) EXHIBIT A Pro - ject Scope of Work, Standards & Specifications PROJECT PURPOSE: The purpose of this Project shall be to provide for the professional evaluation of the current condition of all components of the Pueblo Mountain Park and preparation of a Master Plan prioritizing preservation and restoration actions required, with cost e5timate5 and guidelines. The scope of work has been determined by the attached Needs Assessment, local sources, on Site visual survey by Long Hoeft Architects and conferences with William Wenk and Associates. Their recent similar project with the City of Denver's Red Rocks Mountain Park made them our choice of con5ultant5 for the following Scope of services. ?. SCOPE OF WORK The Scope of Work for this project shall be the on Site investigation, evaluation of all components of the Pueblo Mountain Park and preparation of a Master Plan addre55ing the preservation - restoration needs of the Park. These components are addressed by line item in the attached Scope of Services estimate submitted July 25, 1995 by Wenk Associates. We have added the Finance survey option to their proposal and added the reimbursement of mileage /expenses incurred by volunteers and graphics, printing, public meetings to the project budget. A -$ June ]995 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Society PART III (CONTINUED) Please refer to the Project Purpose, Scope of Work, and Deliverable Products section in the Application Guidelines for instructions and examples. (Pages G -13 through G -18) EXHIBIT B Project Time & Payment Schedule COLUMN 1. PRODUCTS COLUMN 2. COMPLETION DATE Receive state Historical Fund Contract Commence Interview and selection of consultant(s) 4 weeks City Council approval of contract(5) 3 weeks Project start up, Data Collection, Interviews 10 weeks Public meetings, discussions 3 weeks Project Development, Programming 12' weeks Preliminary Review of Master Plan, Cost Estimates 5 weeks Alternatives, Discussion, Final Review 4 weeks Submit Final Master Plan, Priority Schedule, Cost Estimates, Plans and Specifications to owner 4 weeks Produce and distribute final product 5 weeks A -6 June 1995 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Society PART IV PROJECT BUDGET Please refer to the budget guidelines section in the Application Guidelines for instructions and examples. (Pages G -19 through G -23) All costs listed below must fall within the project period specified on page A -1. Please try to use accurate, realistic figures (attach bids, if appropriate). Grant Match Project Request Cash In -Kind Total NOTE: LINE ITEM DESCRIPTI OF T ASKS TO BE COMP LETED ARE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF SE RVICES _ TH PRO.TR Si C OF: Evaluate the existing conditions of the Park's resources Wenk Associates 9700 Sellards & Grigg 16000 Long Hoeft Sub Total SLnn 31000 11000 6000 48100 Develop Restoration and Preservation Concepts. Wenk Associates 16000 Sellards & Grigg 5700 Long Hoeft Sub Total 54no 27100 10000 5000 42100 Plan Selection. Wenk Associates 1n5nn Long Hoeft S,,h TotAl 5400 J �gnn —5�nCL -- 20n.0- 22400 Project Programming. Wenk Associates 59nn 1nnn 1nnn 79nn Finance Methods Studv. Wenk AGGnniAtpq 5nnn lnnn 1.9 nn 75nn Graphics, Printing and Public Meeting expense. nFinn 1 nnn 1 Snn e,nnn Reinburse volunteers mileage and expense. 2500 500 500 3500 A -7 June 1995 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical S ocietv PART IV (CONTINUED) Grant Match Project Request Cash In -Kind Total Project Oversight and Administration. 5500 5500 TOTALS (a) gi non (b) -Annnn (c) 24nnn (d) 14,,n nn Columns a, b, & c must equal Column d. These figures must correspond directly to the figures on page A -1. A. Indicate source(s) of cash match City of Pueblo General Fund B. Use the space provided below for footnotes from above budget to specify source(s) of in -kind match (See example for Acquisition and Development projects on Pages G,20 and G -21 in the Application Guidelines. An example of a Survey and Planning /Education project budget is listed on Pages G -22 and G -23). The t of Pueblo' in -hind match for this pr0 ierct Will include the prOf255ional 52rVice5 Of the 5taff5 a55i,ned t0 the P 1 ann i nn and D2V21 C_ , P u b l i c Works , Public Bu i 1 d. i ng5 and Parks and Recreation Departments and other re50urce5 Within these departments. 5pecialiZed equipment for the data - 0112Cti n be pro id2d by the Parks and Recreat and Publ l,Ork5 Departments. The Pueblo co- mmunit 'S in -kind match for this project :n ^1ude5 the r2sourc2s Of the Puebl ��ount;% Hi tyrlCal ciet, interested citi2n5 and educators throuohOUt Pueblo Count,' and retired emP-1 0;'225 Of the Pu2b1C Parks. Department 2MIDIC that .!ere directly a_ =. ciated With the Pueb1- 1`•ountain Park since the 1930'5. A -8 June 1995 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Society Applicant hereby agrees and acknowledges that: (1) if awarded funds, they will conduct their operations in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which bar discrimination against any employee, applicant for employment, or any person participating in any sponsored program on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, and require compensation for employment at no less than minimum wage requirements; and will provide safe and sanitary working conditions; (2) funds will be expended, received as a result of application, solely on described projects and programs; (3) if awarded funds, applicants will include in all promotions, publicity, advertising, and in any printed material the following credit line: "This project is partially supported by a State Historical Fund Grant from the Colorado Historical Society "; (4) if the proposed project affects a property listed on the National Register or State Register, the applicant will consult with the Colorado Historical Society's Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and also will act in accordance with the Secretary of the Fnterior's Standards for Archaeology and Historical Preservation; (5) the filing of this application has been approved by the legally authorized governing body of the applicant, if applicable; and (6) the facts, figures, and information contained in this application, including all PART V ASSURANCES attachments, are true and correct. gnature of legally authorized representative William Alt President, Pueblo County Historical Societ Typed name and title of above Signature of project director, if applicable Date A -9 January 1995 State Historical Fund Colorado Hictnricat 4ociety PART VI PROPERTY DESIGNATION Please refer to the property designation section in the Application Guidelines for instructions. (Page G -26) This section must be completed for all projects involving a specific historic property or site. For Acquisition and Development projects the property or site must be designated at the time the application is submitted. If your request is for a Survey and Planning project, or Education project, that involves a historic property or site, you must complete this section to aid in determining the significance of your project or property. HISTORIC DESIGNATION INFORMATION 1. Is the property listed individually in the: (a) National Register of Historic Places? X_ yes no Date listed December 6, 1994 (b) State Register of Historic Places? yes no Date listed December 6 . 1994 See attached 2. Is the property a locally designated landmark or is it within a local landmark district? yes no If yes, please enclose official verification of listing as well as a copy of the application for local designation or a statement of significance of the property. 3. Is the property listed as part of a historic district? yes no Exact name of the historic district: 4. Exact name of the individual property as listed: Pueblo Mountain Park 5. Please submit photographs showing at least two general views of the property. FOR ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ONLY YOU MUST PROVIDE: (1) A letter of support signed by the legal owner if you are not the owner of the proposed property or site where this project will take place. Legal Owner/Beneficiary City of Pueblo Co Phone 719- 5RL -nAnn Address #1 City Hall Place City Pueblo State CO Zip a1 nn:i (2) The legal description as it appears on the deed. 611 acres of former State School Lands lying in the North 14, Southwest 1', North 14 of the Southeast 1� and the Southwest 1� of theSoutheast 1i, of Section 16, Township 23 South, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian. A -10 January 1995 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Society PART VII MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY SUPPORT PAGE FOR GRANT APPLICATION FISCAL YEAR 1995 Completion of this document is required for all private sector applicants and must be submitted with the applicant's completed application. Please refer to page G -26 for instructions. Application Deadline Date: March 1, 1995 By signing below, it is understood that the municipality or county will not be responsible for the administration or completion of the below named project, and that the grant, if approved, will go directly to the private sector applicant listed below. NAME OF SUPPORTING MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY City of Pueblo r'n l n r1 rin MAILING ADDRESS 41 City Hall Place CITY Pueblo STATE co ZIP R 1 n n 'i MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY CONTACT PERSON James Munch, Director Pla APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON Name Title PROJECT TITLE Pueblo Mountain Park PresPrvatinn %RQgtnrAtinn Plan PROJECT LOCATION Beulah, Colorado In the space below or on the back of this page, please provide any additional comments on the project that you would like to make as the supporting municipality or county; include the applicant's priority relative to other local projects requesting grant funds. The above name municipality or county has reviewed the attached grant application, agrees to support the application and the proposed project, and hereby recommends the application be forwarded to the Colorado Historical Society for consideration to receive monies from the State Historical Fund SIGNATURE OF LEGALLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Christian L. Weaver, President, City of Pueblo City Counci TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF ABOVE February ?.A . 1 995 DATE e_i1 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Societv PART VIII PROJECT NARRATIVE A. Why is it important to fund this project now? Use the following as suggestions (as applicable) in answering this question. • historic significance of resource and/or project • physical condition of resource • urgency of preservation work proposed • how this project will protect this resource uucaI w tca�uicc, Nuncuua ui iu�a vi uwuucuun The Pueblo Mountain Park may be historically the most Significant outdoor R2Cr28tion facility in Colorado, or the nat Arthur C'arhart , Herbert Ma ier, Frank C'U 11 ey, the p ioneer5 in outdoor recreation planning, landscape architecture and ru5tic 5tructur25 4J2r2 all inVOIVed With it'-- d2V2!Opment from 1919 -1937. It is the ultimate fountain Playground. fir5t 2nvi5iOn2d by Carhart in 1919 - -0. The D2pre55ion Ezra 5truetL.Jre5 and infrastructure Of the Park are deteriorating and the structural integrity Of 5ome cc .J ill be beyond repair if a pr ioriti-72d act ion plan is not done immediately. The photographs that accompany this application i.Jitne55 the need for thi5 project. The City Of Pueblo 15 anxious to COmm2nc2 but must h8V2 a prOf2s510n8l 2V31 of all components of the parr, a nr action plan and cost 25tim8t25 in order to Corr2 addre55 the prob and prov fundi B. What is the nublic nereention /benefit from the oroiect? Use the following suggestions as annlicahle in answering this question. • public's awareness of project • impact on local economy, tourism, revitalization efforts • ability of project to develop partnerships and linkages • contribution to under - represented cultures/buildings /sites • efforts to publicize project • whether minorities will directly benefit from project • ability to educate /inform broad sectors of the public • aemonstratea community support, organizational support - riease attacn Letters of support at ena of appiwauon Citizen concerns and awareness of the physical condition of the Park, reduced recreation and education opportunities and the threat to the resource have created an excellent grass roots effort and numerous partnerships to solve the problem. Beulah and the park are links of the new Scenic By -way within Pueblo and Cu5ter Counties which increases tourism and the economy. Local economic development is directly related to all Quality of Life issues and improvement of this Park will have a direct effect on these issues. Historically Pueblo and Southern Colorado are one large melting pot of ethnic diversity so it is hard to determine a minority in the usual sense of the term. Pueblo County's population consists of 36+ Hispanic, 61% white and small precentage5 of Native American, Black, and A &PI. More importantly the lower income populations are the larger user group for all programs and facilities offered by the Parks and Recreation System and the Pueblo Mountain Park. A -13 June 1995 State Historical Fund Colorado Historical Society PART VIII (CONTINUED) C. How can you demonstrate the applicant's financial commitment, financial needs and capabilities to complete the project? Use the following as suggestions in answering this question. • nature of funding sources • attempts to secure other funds • funds already spent or committed to project • ability to complete the project • ability to enable preservation worK to proceea oeyona what couia otherwise be accomptisnea apptucant The City Of Pueblo PrOVides for the Mountain Park within their annual budget. Local revenues provide for major maintenance and improVement projects. Lottery and Community DeVR funds support other capitol projects. The State Historical Fund provided research for the National Register application. Colorado Great Outdoors provided a Planning Grant for environmental education and natural resource OPPO rtUn i t i es Which includes the Mountain Park. A d d i t i o n a l grants from this source are available With a Master Plan. The C ity of Pueblo and interested Pueblo citi ens ha«e funded approximately $8000 cash and $11,000 of in -kind serViCes during the past four years to place this p=ark on the National Register and provide public awareness materials 2v2nts . Additic >nal funds and i n -kind services addressed EI - V ironmenta.l Education concerns. Ci COUnci l is aware that the Mountain Park W ill requ a considerable amount of funding to complete the emergency and PreserVation /restoration needs of this historic resource. We do r -,Ot have the in- hou5e er:pertise to determine a priority action p=lan, Without support from the State Historical Fund the Mounta Part: will continue to decline. Thi is our third SHF application to restore this unique historical resource. W2 must continue to stress that there are man., -iable funding sources available but nothing w i l l be done i IF 1. do not hakl. e the Master P l an. The f i ve a.tta.ched photos demonstrate our quandary of where to start D. What is the projects conformance to existing historic preservation eltorts and the applicants long -range plans. Use the following as suggestions i1i answering this question. • project's relationship(s) to local preservation planning eltorts • status of project in long range plan o m i ssi on The 9081 of the Pueblo Reg ional Comprehens i V2 Deve 1 op=M2nt Plan ic-:; to pre5erV2 the archaeological, architectural, hi= tOriCal and natural resources which contribute to the indi�v ideal ity and cultural heritage Of Pueblo. The preserV'a.t i on: %res t Ora.t i on of the Pueblo P {lounta i n Park i p-srt Of this p=lan and included in the C itV of Pueblo' s= ion ra t - I,te pl any . it is 81 50 a ma part of the Great 01Jt1dC1vr5 Ias t ='r P l a n for F'ueb 1 0 County and the Pueb fc Imun i t i es X010 t for Pueblo county. A -14 June 1995