HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-107-11/06/2018-SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE PLANNING GRANT FROM THE STATE BOARD OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLOR RESOLUTION 2018-107
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE PLANNING GRANT
FROM THE STATE BOARD OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO
FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the City created a Parks and Recreation Policy Plan in 2008 ("the Plan") and
is working to update and revise the Plan to align with current policy objectives and priorities that
provide efforts to evaluate, update, and create a clear vision of the future of our parks and
recreation system ("the Project");
WHEREAS, the Plan provides policy guidance for three City departments: Parks,
Recreation, and Park Planning &Development; and
WHEREAS, the City is applying for a planning grant from the State Board of Great
Outdoors Colorado ("GOCO") to help offset costs of the Project; and
WHEREAS, as part of its grant application process, GOCO requires that the governing
body of any entity applying for grant funds passes a resolution to show that it is aware of and
supports the application, and recognizes the financial and other obligations the grant creates; and
WHEREAS, the planning grant helps local governments execute a wide range of planning
efforts, including department master plans, with a grant amount up to $75,000; and
WHEREAS,if awarded, the funding will be used to help fund community outreach efforts
for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the entire cost of the Project is approximately$200,000; and
WHEREAS the grant requires a 25% match from the City and at least 10% of the match
must be from cash sources; and
WHEREAS,the funding sources for the City's contribution to the GOCO Grant have been
identified and are already appropriated, and the City's in-kind contributions would be provided by
already existing City staff resources.
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 above.
Section 2. That the City Council strongly supports the applicatiofilor the GOCO
Project and will provide any required matching funds or in-kind contributions for the Project.
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Section 3. That if the grant is awarded, the City Council strongly supports the
completion of the Project.
Section 4. That the City Council has authorized the expenditure of funds necessary to
meet the City's obligations under the terms of any grant awarded.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 6th
day of November, A.D. 2018.
Mayor
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