HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/04/2019 - ITEMS RELATING TO A GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GRANTAgenda Item 3
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY June 4, 2019
City Council
STAFF
Suzanne Bassinger, Civil Engineer III
Kurt Friesen, Director of Park Planning & Development
Jody Hurst, Legal
SUBJECT
Items Relating to a Great Outdoors Colorado Grant Project to Update the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 067, 2019, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing
Transfers of Appropriations for a Great Outdoors Colorado Grant Project to Update the Parks and
Recreation Policy Plan.
B. Resolution 2019-067 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the State Board of
the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for the Receipt of Funds for the Project to Update the Parks and
Recreation Policy Plan.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 21, 2019, appropriates unanticipated grant
revenue awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to update the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan. The
existing Parks and Recreation Policy Plan, dated October 2008, requires periodic updating to reflect current
conditions and address ongoing challenges of the Parks, Recreation, and Park Planning and Development
departments. A GOCO Planning Grant application was submitted in November 2018 to supplement project
funding. GOCO released notification of a $75,000 grant award for the project in March 2019.
Resolution 2019-067 authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement to accept the grant award.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading and the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, May 21, 2019 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 067, 2019 (PDF)
Agenda Item 4
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY May 21, 2019
City Council
STAFF
Suzanne Bassinger, Civil Engineer III
Kurt Friesen, Director of Park Planning & Development
Jody Hurst, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 067, 2019, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing Transfers of
Appropriations for a Great Outdoors Colorado Grant Project to Update the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated grant revenue awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado
(GOCO) to update the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan. The existing Parks and Recreation Policy Plan, dated
October 2008, requires periodic updating to reflect current conditions and address ongoing challenges of the
Parks, Recreation, and Park Planning and Development departments. A GOCO Planning Grant application was
submitted in November 2018 to supplement project funding. GOCO released notification of a $75,000 grant
award for the project in March 2019. A grant agreement to accept the grant award is pending, and a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement will accompany this Ordinance on Second Reading.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Parks and Recreation Policy Plan is the guiding document for the Parks, Recreation and Park Planning and
Development departments. Updates to the Policy Plan are scheduled on a regular basis to reflect then-current
conditions and address evolving needs of the community and the departments. The existing Parks and
Recreation Policy Plan was adopted October 2008 and requires updating.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The unanticipated grant revenue of $75,000 from GOCO will be matched by a total of $275,000 through a
combination of existing appropriated funds from the Park Planning and Development Department in the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund ($175,000), the Recreation Department in the Recreation Fund ($75,000), and the
Parks Department in the General Fund ($25,000). No additional financial impacts are anticipated.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its October 2018 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Board discussed the grant application and created a
letter of recommendation to the GOCO Program Officer. (Attachment 1)
ATTACHMENT 1
Agenda Item 4
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
No public outreach was performed for the grant application. Extensive public outreach will be an integral part of
the development of the Policy Plan update, and the grant funds will be used, in part, to assure a robust community
outreach effort.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Parks and Recreation Board Letter of Recommendation (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 067, 2019
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS
OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR A GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GRANT
PROJECT TO UPDATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a Great Outdoors Colorado (“GOCO”) grant in the
amount of $75,000 that will be used to update and revise the City’s Parks and Recreation Policy
Plan (the “GOCO Grant”); and
WHEREAS, the GOCO Grant will be used to evaluate, update, and create a clear vision of
the future of the City’s parks and recreation system; and
WHEREAS, the GOCO Grant requires a 25% match from the City and at least 10% of the
match must be from cash resources; and
WHEREAS, the City has $25,000 set aside as matching funds from the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board voted to support the grant application; and
WHEREAS, this appropriation benefits public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Fort Collins and serves the public purpose of helping the City to plan for future parks and
recreation activities for all of the Citizens of Fort Collins to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the City Charter permits the City Council to make
supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year, provided that the total
amount of such supplemental appropriations, in combination with all previous appropriations for
that fiscal year, does not exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be
received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriation described herein and
determined that this appropriation is available and previously unappropriated from the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund and will not cause the total amount appropriated in the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to
be received in that fund during any fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 10 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to
transfer by ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered appropriated amount or portion thereof
from one fund or capital project to another fund or capital project, provided that the purpose for
which the transferred funds are to be expended remains unchanged; the purpose for which the
funds were initially appropriated no longer exists; or the proposed transfer is from a fund or capital
project in which the amount appropriated exceeds the amount needed to accomplish the purpose
specified in the appropriation ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
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COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue
in the Neighborhood Parkland Fund the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($175,000) for the GOCO Grant and appropriated therein.
Section 3. That the unexpended appropriated amount of SEVENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($75,000) in the Recreation Fund is authorized for transfer to the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund and appropriated therein as matching funds for the GOCO Grant.
Section 4. That the unexpended appropriated amount of TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) in the General Fund is authorized for transfer to the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund and appropriated therein as matching funds for the GOCO Grant.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 21st day of
May, A.D. 2019, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of June, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 4th day of June, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-067
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT
OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FOR
THE PROJECT TO UPDATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY PLAN
WHEREAS, the Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (“GOCO”) is a
political subdivision of the State of Colorado which invests a portion of the net proceeds of the
Colorado Lottery in the State’s parks, wildlife, open space and recreational resources; and
WHEREAS, in 1994, GOCO created a statewide grant program wherein eligible entities
could apply for grants for local government parks and outdoor recreation projects; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, the City Council approved Resolution 2018-107
supporting the City’s application for a GOCO grant to help offset the cost of updating the City’s
Parks and Recreation Policy Plan (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a GOCO grant in the amount of $75,000 for the
Project; and
WHEREAS, the City must sign an agreement with GOCO (“Grant Agreement”) before
the City will become entitled to receive funds from GOCO for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Grant Agreement is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated
by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to enter into intergovernmental agreements, such as a
grant agreement, to provide any function, service or facility, under Article II, Section 16 of the
Charter of the City of Fort Collins and Section 29-1-203, C.R.S.; and
WHEREAS, the GOCO Grant Agreement requires a resolution, adopted by the governing
body of the Grantee, authorizing the execution of the Grant Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves the terms of the Grant Agreement,
and the authorizes the City Manager to enter into the Grant Agreement with GOCO obligating
the City to use the $75,000 in grant proceeds to update and revise the City’s Parks and
Recreation Policy Plan, in substantially the form of agreement attached as Exhibit “A,” together
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with such other terms and conditions as the City Manager, in consultation with the City
Attorney, determines to be necessary and appropriate to protect the best interests of the City.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 4th
day of June, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
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GRANT AGREEMENT
Project Name: Park and Recreation Master Plan Update
Project Completion Date: March 6, 2021
Great Outdoors Colorado
Contract No.: 19363
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
Board/GOCO: The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
Address: 1900 Grant Street, Suite 725
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (303) 226-4520
Contact name: Matt Brady
Grantee: City of Fort Collins
Address: 2145 Centre Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Contact name: Suzanne Bassinger
Date: May 28, 2019
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Project Summary
Exhibit B Resolution
Exhibit C Approved Budget
EXHIBIT A
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RECITALS
A. The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (“GOCO” or “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, which article appropriates a
portion of the net proceeds of the Colorado Lottery to GOCO and directs GOCO to invest those
proceeds in the state’s parks, wildlife, open space, and recreational resources.
B. In 1994, GOCO created a statewide grant program pursuant to which eligible entities
could apply for grants to plan for local government parks and outdoor recreation projects.
Grantee listed above (“Grantee”) submitted a detailed project application (“Project Application”)
that contemplates the execution of the project entitled above and described in GOCO’s project
summary (“Project Summary”), attached and incorporated as Exhibit A (“Project”). GOCO
approved Grantee’s Project Application, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference,
on March 6, 2019, subject to the execution of a detailed grant agreement. GOCO and Grantee
each have on file a copy of the Project Application.
C. The parties intend this agreement to be the detailed grant agreement required by GOCO
(“Agreement”).
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the parties’ mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1 – PROJECT
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into this
Agreement.
2. Representations and Warranties of Grantee. Grantee is a Municipality, duly organized in
accordance with the laws of Colorado and has full and lawful authority to enter into, and comply
with the terms of, this Agreement. Grantee’s governing body has authorized entering into this
Agreement as evidenced by the resolution attached and incorporated as Exhibit B.
3. Grant and Project. GOCO awards to Grantee a grant in the amount not to exceed
$75,000.00 (“Grant”), subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Grant
shall be used by Grantee solely to complete the Project in substantial conformity with the Project
Application approved by GOCO. In the event of a conflict between the Project Application and
the Project Summary, the parties shall resolve the conflict by mutual agreement.
4. Project Scope. Grantee shall not materially modify the Project without the prior written
approval of the Executive Director of GOCO (“Executive Director”) or the Executive Director’s
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designee, such approval to be in GOCO’s sole discretion. Any material modification to the
Project undertaken without GOCO’s prior written consent may be deemed a breach of this
Agreement, entitling GOCO to all remedies available under this Agreement. If Grantee
determines with reasonable probability that the Project will not or cannot be completed as
approved by the Board, Grantee will promptly so advise the Board and cooperate in good faith to
seek a resolution before any further funds are advanced.
5. Grantee Efforts. Grantee agrees to use reasonable efforts to complete the Project in a
timely fashion, in a good and workmanlike manner, and consistent with this Agreement and
GOCO’s approvals related to the Project.
6. Approved Budget. Grantee has completed a detailed budget that reflects all anticipated
sources and uses of funds for the Project, including a detailed accounting of Grantee’s
anticipated direct costs associated with the Project, a copy of which is attached and incorporated
as Exhibit C (“Budget”). The Project Application contains a budget that may not match the
approved version attached as Exhibit C and which, therefore, shall not be relied upon by GOCO
or Grantee. Where discrepancies exist, the approved Budget in Exhibit C shall control until such
time as GOCO approves the final version.
7. Waiver. Prior to the disbursement of funds, the Executive Director in his or her discretion
may waive certain conditions set forth in this Agreement. Anything else to the contrary
notwithstanding, the exercise by GOCO staff (“Staff”), the Executive Director, or GOCO of any
right or discretion reserved to them under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver.
Furthermore, no waiver by them under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other
requirements, actions, or conditions, nor shall any waiver granted be deemed a continuing
waiver. No waiver by the Staff, the Executive Director, or GOCO shall be effective unless in
writing executed by them. Additionally, any failure by the Staff, the Executive Director, or
GOCO to take any actions as set forth in this Agreement shall have no legal effect on the
contractual duties of Grantee. Further, no waiver with respect to this Project, Grant, or
Agreement shall constitute a waiver in any other GOCO-funded project.
8. Future Funding. This Agreement and the Grant only apply to the Project specifically
described in this Agreement. GOCO makes no representations regarding future funding for
future phases of the Project, whether or not described in the Project Application, Project
Summary, or otherwise.
SECTION 2 – GRANT PAYMENT
9. Eligible Costs. The Grant and all matching funds shall be used only for eligible expenses
approved by GOCO in the Budget; these costs are eligible for reimbursement on the basis of
costs actually incurred by Grantee and supported by written documentation (receipts, bills, etc.).
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10. Payment of Grant.
A. Progress Payment. Grantee may opt to receive a portion of the Grant after starting
but prior to completing work on the Project (“Progress Payment”). Grantee shall provide GOCO
with a progress report detailing expenditures and progress made to date (“Progress Report”). The
Progress Report must be submitted using GOCO’s Progress Report form (available at
www.goco.org or by contacting GOCO). GOCO may, in its discretion, request additional
documentation to support making a Progress Payment. A Progress Payment shall not exceed
50% of the Grant or the maximum percentage of funds GOCO can expend for the project to date
based on the program’s matching requirements, whichever is less. A Progress Payment shall be
considered a loan until the Project is complete and Final Payment (as defined below) has been
made.
B. Final Payment. Grantee shall submit a final report to GOCO detailing the
accomplishments of and expenditures related to the Project and its completion (“Final Report”).
The Project is “complete” when all the tasks and final products contemplated in the Project
Application have been completed. The Final Report must be submitted using GOCO’s Final
Report form (available at www.goco.org or by contacting GOCO). GOCO may, in its discretion,
request additional documentation before its approval of the contents of the Final Report. Upon
GOCO’s review and approval of the Final Report, GOCO shall pay the outstanding balance on
the Grant (“Final Payment”), subject to any reductions contemplated by any provision of this
Agreement.
C. GOCO Review. GOCO shall have 30 days to review any Progress Report and
Final Report and respond to Grantee.
D. Modifications. Payment of the Grant is subject to the Project being completed
with no material modifications made, except as otherwise agreed to in advance by GOCO in
accordance with this Agreement. The Grant will not be increased, but GOCO may reduce the
Grant if the Project changes in any way that GOCO deems material. “Material modifications”
may include, but are not necessarily limited to, a reduction in the total cost of the Project, a
reduction in the scope of the anticipated planning process (for example, elimination of an
element of a master plan), or any other variance from the Project as presented in the Project
Application. It is the sole responsibility of Grantee to inform GOCO of any such modifications to
the Project. GOCO strongly encourages Grantee to contact GOCO in writing when it becomes
aware of or wishes to make any such modifications, however seemingly minor, to the Project.
E. Net Lottery Proceeds. Payment of the Grant is also subject to GOCO’s
determination in its sole discretion that it has received and has available sufficient net lottery
proceeds to fund the Grant. In determining the sufficiency of net lottery proceeds, GOCO may
consider all facts and circumstances as it deems necessary or desirable, including but not limited
to adequate reserves, funding requirements, and/or commitments for other past, current, and
future grants, and past, current, and future GOCO operating expenses and budgetary needs.
11. Withdrawal of GOCO Funding; Termination of Agreement. Anything in this Agreement
to the contrary notwithstanding, with prior notice to Grantee, GOCO reserves the right to
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withhold or withdraw all or a portion of the Grant, to require a full or partial refund of the Grant,
and/or to terminate this Agreement if GOCO determines in its sole discretion that:
A. Altered Expectations. Facts have arisen or situations have occurred that
fundamentally alter the expectations of the parties or make the purposes for the Project or the
Grant as approved by GOCO infeasible or impractical;
B. Material Project Changes. Material changes in the scope or nature of the Project
have occurred from that which was presented in the Project Application, approved by GOCO and
reflected in the Project Summary, without prior written approval of the Executive Director;
C. Inaccuracies. Any statement or representation made or information provided by
Grantee in the Project Application, this Agreement, the Progress Report, the Final Report, or
otherwise is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete in any material respect;
D. Reporting. The results of GOCO’s review of the Progress Report or the Final
Report are not acceptable to GOCO;
E. Conditions Precedent Not Fulfilled or Unsatisfactory. Any of the conditions
precedent to funding listed in Section 3 below is not fulfilled by Grantee or is unsatisfactory to
GOCO, in its sole discretion;
F. Delays. The Project will not or cannot be completed by the Completion Date or
any extensions granted, or delays in the implementation of the Project have occurred that make
the Project impracticable in the Board’s judgment; or
G. Costs. The Project will not or cannot be completed within the Budget or any
approved modifications, or the total Project cost and/or Grantee’s matching funding are reduced.
SECTION 3 – CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
12. Completion Date. Grantee shall complete the Project and submit its Final Report no later
than March 6, 2021 (“Completion Date”), which is two years after the date of GOCO’s approval
of the Project. Grantee may request an extension of the Completion Date in compliance with
GOCO’s Overdue Grants procedure, as may be amended from time to time by GOCO in its sole
discretion. GOCO may elect to terminate this Agreement and deauthorize the Grant in the event
this Completion Date is not met and/or Grantee fails to comply with the Overdue Grants
procedure.
13. Conditions Precedent to Funding. Anything else in this Agreement or otherwise to the
contrary notwithstanding, the Grant is expressly conditioned upon Grantee’s fulfillment of all
terms and conditions of this Agreement to GOCO’s satisfaction in its sole discretion, including
but not limited to the following:
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A. Matching Funds. Matching funds in the minimum amount required by GOCO
policy or procedure and as set forth in the approved Budget, or as modified and approved in
compliance with GOCO procedures, must have been received by Grantee, or the status of efforts
to secure matching funding was disclosed and has been deemed satisfactory by Staff. Grantee
shall provide evidence of matching funds as GOCO may require in its reasonable discretion.
B. GOCO Policies and Procedures. The Project must comply with all of GOCO’s
policies and procedures, which may be amended from time to time by GOCO in its sole
discretion, and must meet any special Board conditions as listed in the attached Project Summary
(Exhibit A).
SECTION 4 – OTHER PROVISIONS
14. Publicity and Project Information. GOCO has the right and must be provided the
opportunity to use information gained from the Project; therefore, Grantee shall acknowledge
GOCO funding in all news releases and other publicity issued by Grantee concerning the Project.
If any events are planned in relationship to the Project, GOCO shall be acknowledged as a
contributor in the invitation for the event. GOCO shall be notified of any such events 30 days in
advance. Grantee shall cooperate with GOCO in preparing public information pieces about the
Project. If Grantee uses the Grant to create, maintain, or update its website or uses its website to
disseminate information about the Project, Grantee shall acknowledge Board funding on its
website. If Grantee uses the Grant to create, publish, or update any written material or uses such
written material to disseminate information about the Project, Grantee shall acknowledge Board
funding in the written material. GOCO reserves the right to use and duplicate this information in
any print or electronic publication or platform for publicity, illustration, advertising, web content,
and other purposes at any time without the need to seek pre-approval from Grantee. At no time
shall Grantee represent in any manner to the public or to any party that it is affiliated with GOCO
or acting on behalf of GOCO.
15. Liability.
A. Indemnity. To the extent allowed by law, Grantee shall be responsible for and
shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GOCO, its officers, agents, and employees from any
and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees)
resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Grantee’s
performance of this Agreement. Grantee waives any and all rights to any type of express or
implied indemnity or right of contribution from the State of Colorado, GOCO, its members,
officers, agents, or employees for any liability resulting from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to this Agreement.
B. No CGIA Waiver. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or
interpreted as a waiver, either express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits or
protections provided to GOCO under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act as amended or
as may be amended in the future (including without limitation any amendments to such statute,
or under any similar statute that is subsequently enacted) (“CGIA”). This provision may apply to
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Grantee if Grantee qualifies for protection under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,
C.R.S. § 24-10-101, et seq. GOCO and Grantee understand and agree that liability for claims for
injuries to persons or property arising out of the negligence of GOCO, its members, officials,
agents, and employees may be controlled and/or limited by the provisions of the CGIA. The
parties agree that no provision of this Agreement shall be construed in such a manner as to
reduce the extent to which the CGIA limits the liability of GOCO, its members, officers, agents,
and employees.
C. Compliance with Regulatory Requirements and Federal and State Mandates.
Grantee assumes responsibility for compliance with all regulatory requirements in all applicable
areas, including but not limited to nondiscrimination; worker safety; local labor preferences;
preferred vendor programs; equal employment opportunity; use of competitive bidding; permits;
approvals; local, state, and federal regulations and environmental laws; and other similar
requirements. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless GOCO, Executive Director, and Staff from any cost, expense, or liability for
any failure to comply with any such applicable requirements.
D. Nondiscrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, Grantee and its
contractors, subcontractors, and agents shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or any other basis prohibited by local, state,
or federal law. Grantee and its contractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their
employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination.
16. Audits and Accounting Records. Grantee shall maintain standard financial accounts,
documents, and records relating to the Project. Grantee shall retain the accounts, documents, and
records related to the Project for five years following the date of disbursement by GOCO of the
Grant funds, and they shall be subject to examination and audit by GOCO or its designated agent
during this period. While Grantee is not required to use GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles), Grantee shall use reasonable and appropriate accounting systems in maintaining the
required records under this Agreement.
17. Breach. In addition to other remedies available at law or in equity, in the event that
Grantee breaches any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, GOCO shall have the
following non-exclusive remedies:
A. Prior to Payment of Grant. GOCO reserves the right to withdraw funding,
terminate this Agreement, and/or deny Grantee eligibility for participation in future GOCO
grants, loans, or projects.
B. After Any Payment of Grant. GOCO reserves the right to seek specific
performance of Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement, receive reimbursement in full of any
disbursements made under the Grant, and/or deny Grantee eligibility for participation in future
GOCO grants, loans, or projects.
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In the event GOCO must pursue any remedy under this Agreement and is the substantially
prevailing party, GOCO shall be awarded its costs and reasonable legal fees, including costs of
collection.
18. GOCO Policies and Procedures. With regard to all named GOCO policies and procedures
referenced in this Agreement, Grantee acknowledges it has received a copy of the policies and
procedures or otherwise has access to the documents in connection with this Agreement and is
familiar with their requirements.
19. Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. Good Faith. Both parties have an obligation of good faith, including the
obligation to make timely communication of information that may reasonably be believed to be
of interest to the other party.
B. Assignment. Grantee may not assign its rights or delegate its obligations under
this Agreement without the express written consent of the Executive Director, who has the sole
discretion to withhold consent to assign. Any assignment shall require that, at a minimum, the
assignee is eligible to receive grants from the Board and assumes Grantee’s ongoing obligations
under this Agreement.
C. Applicable Law. Colorado law applies to the interpretation and enforcement of
this Agreement. Venue for any dispute under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the state
courts of the City and County of Denver.
D. No Joint Venture. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint
venture, partnership, employer/employee, or other relationship between the parties other than
independent contracting parties. Except as permitted under the remedies provisions of this
Agreement, neither party shall have the express or implied right to act for, on behalf of, or in the
name of the other party.
E. Status of Grantee. The parties acknowledge that GOCO lacks the power and right
to direct the actions of Grantee. Grantee acts in its separate capacity and not as an officer,
employee, or agent of GOCO or the State of Colorado.
F. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
G. Survival. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including but not limited to
Grantee’s obligations, shall survive the funding of the Grant and the completion of the Project.
H. Fax and Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which when taken together shall
constitute one agreement. In addition, the parties agree to recognize signatures to this Agreement
made electronically and transmitted electronically or by facsimile as if they were original
signatures.
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I. Third-Party Beneficiary. GOCO and Grantee acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement is intended only to cover the relative rights and obligations between GOCO and
Grantee and that no third-party beneficiaries are intended.
J. Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that
either party desires or is required to give the other shall be in writing and either served personally
or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses shown on Page 1 of this Agreement.
K. Construction; Severability. Each party has reviewed this Agreement, and
therefore any rules of construction requiring that ambiguities be resolved against a particular
party shall not be applicable in the construction and interpretation of this Agreement. If any
provision in this Agreement is found to be ambiguous, an interpretation consistent with the
purpose of this Agreement that would render the provision valid shall be favored over any
interpretation that would render it invalid. If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or
unenforceable, it shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this
Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
L. Entire Agreement. Except as expressly provided, 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 in writing and signed by the parties to this Agreement.
M. Termination of the Board. If Article XXVII of the Colorado Constitution, which
established GOCO, is amended or repealed to terminate GOCO or merge GOCO into another
entity, the rights and obligations of GOCO under this Agreement shall be assigned to and
assumed by such other entity as provided by law, but, in the absence of such direction, by the
Colorado Department of Natural Resources or its successor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties by signature below of their authorized representatives
execute this Agreement effective as of \d3\.
STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT GRANTEE:
OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND City of Fort Collins
By: By:
\s3\ \s1\
Chris Castilian Title: \t1\
Executive Director
GOCO Program Staff:
Route Grant Agreement to
Executive Director for signature:
*NOTE* Signee should be the same
individual authorized to sign the grant
agreement per Grantee’s resolution
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EXHIBIT A
Project Summary
Rank: 4
Overall Score: 88.5
GOCO Staff Score: 87
Reviewer Average: 90
Applicant: City of Fort Collins
Project Title: Park and Recreation Master Plan Update
County: Larimer
Log #: 19363
Funding Summary:
Project Description:
This project will produce an updated, comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of
Fort Collins. The plan will be written as a guiding document for the development of an exemplary parks
and recreation system. This plan will provide vision, goals, and clear objectives directed towards this
desired outcome.
Staff and Peer Reviewer Comments:
The need to update the city’s park and recreation master plan is clear. The current plan is over 11 years
old and does not adequately represent the city’s changing demographics or priorities.
Challenges presented by the applicant were compelling and include the identification and engagement of
underserved community members, identifying future recreational trends, determining how to support
and enhance public health, identifying evaluation tools for success and funding new facilities and
programs.
The applicant presented an excellent list of stakeholders and partners that will be engaged in the
planning process and leveraged during implementation. This includes, community members, city
council, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas, finance, and real estate departments, Downtown
Development Authority, Larimer County Natural Resources, and health and environment departments,
and Poudre School District.
Applicant Funding $125,000
Partner(s) Funding $0
GOCO Grant Amount $75,000
Total Project Cost $200,000
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EXHIBIT B
Resolution
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EXHIBIT C
Approved Budget
Source of Funds
Date
Secured
GOCO Grant
Request
Applicant
Match ($)
Total Funding
($)
CASH
GOCO Grant Request Mar-19 75,000.00 $75,000.00
City of Fort Collins Jan-17 125,000.00 $125,000.00
IN-KIND
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS 75,000.00 $125,000.00 $200,000.00
CASH Use of Funds
Number of
Hours
Cost Per
Unit
Total Funding
($)
Draft Plan
Consultant Project Initiation 80.00 125.00 $10,000.00
Inventory & Analysis 200.00 125.00 $25,000.00
Public Participation 160.00 125.00 $20,000.00
Stakeholder Input 100.00 125.00 $12,500.00
Draft Plan 300.00 125.00 $37,500.00
Presentations: Council, Stakeholders & Public 100.00 125.00 $12,500.00
Final Plan
Consultant Plan Revisions 200.00 125.00 $25,000.00
Presentations: Council, Stakeholders & Public 100.00 125.00 $12,500.00
Final Document for Adoption 300.00 125.00 $37,500.00
Reimbursables $7,500.00
USE OF FUNDS - CASH & UNIT SUBTOTALS 1,540.00 $200,000.00
Use of Funds
No. of Units
/ Hours GOCO Funds
Applicant
Funds
Total Funding
($)
IN-KIND : NA US O UN S N N $0.00
SUBTOTAL 1540.00 $75,000.00 $125,000.00 $200,000.00
Contingency 10% (not required, cannot
be GOCO funds) $0 $0
TOTAL PROJECT COST $75,000.00 $125,000.00 $200,000.00
Item Explanation Requirement Actual Meets
Requirement? GOCO % of TC
Minimum Match 25%/Total Costs $50,000 $125,000 Yes
Minimum Cash Match 10%/Total Costs $20,000 $125,000 Yes
37.50%
CALCULATION OF MATCH REQUIREMENTS
Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Master Plan Budget
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