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:
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PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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