HomeMy WebLinkAbout144-04 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO.144-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
APPLY FOR AN ARKANSAS PARKS AND TOURISM
OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT IN AN AMOUNT
UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00)
FOR THE BRADEN PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, Fayetteville, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation
facilities and wishes to seek grant funding assistance, and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and/or
improve the site for such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50
Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor
Recreation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and
the price therefore has been established; and
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor
will enter into a binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and
procedures contained in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Manual
including, but not limited to the following; the park area defined by the project
boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in outdoor recreation
use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with
matching grant funds and; all present and future overhead utility lines within
the project boundary must be routed away or placed underground and; the
project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all
reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events,
league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased or assigned for exclusive use,
and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and
healthful manner.
The City Council is well aware and appraised of the above-mentioned
project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Fayetteville hereby authorizes
the Mayor to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and
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Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City; therefore
such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of September, 2004.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
By: astog-o.i
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
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memo to mayor & City Council
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letter from Dept. of Parks & Tourism
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copy of
sample resolution
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copy of Res. 105-04
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memo to Kit Williams
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CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA REQUEST FORM
FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
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CITY ATTORNEY KIT WILLIAMS
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Apply For An Arkansas Parks And Tourism
Outdoor Recreation Grant In An Amount Up To Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) For
The Braden Park Project
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
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City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
APPLY FOR AN ARKANSAS PARKS AND TOURISM
OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT IN AN AMOUNT
UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00)
FOR THE BRADEN PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, Fayetteville, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation
facilities and wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and/or
improve the site for such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50
Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor
Recreation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and
the price therefore has been established; and
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor
will enter into a binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and
procedures contained in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Manual
including, but not limited to the following; the park area defined by the project
boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in outdoor recreation
use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with
matching grant funds and; all present and future overhead utility lines within
the project boundary must be routed away or placed underground and; the
project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all
reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events,
league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased or assigned for exclusive use,
and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and
healthful manner.
The City Council is well aware and appraised of the above-mentioned
project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Fayetteville hereby authorizes
the Mayor to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and
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Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City; therefore
such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of September, 2004.
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
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To: Mayor Coody and City Council
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From: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director(
Date: June 30, 2004
Subject: Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of a resolution authorizing the City to apply for up to $50,000 from the
Arkansas Parks and Tourism 2005 Outdoor Recreation Grant for the development of
Braden Park.
BACKGROUND
Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor 2005 Grants Program's purpose is to build outdoor
recreation facilities. The grant requires a park boundary be determined in which must
remain for outdoor recreation purposes for perpetuity. This is a 50/50 reimbursable
matching grant program. This grant is funded by two sources:
1. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal program derived
from the sale of federal surplus property, federal motor fuel tax and the
Outer Continental Shelf mineral receipts.
2. Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grant and Trust Fund
(NCRGTF) is a state program based on funds collected from a tax on the
transfer of certain real estate in the State of Arkansas.
In 2004, 63 cities applied for more than $7 million. Only 28 of the applicants received a
total of $2.2 million available. Projections indicate there will be similar funds available in
2005 In 2003, the City of Fayetteville received $100,000 for construction of the skate
park at Walker Park. Our city requested $250,000 matching funds for the Lake
Fayetteville Spillway Bridge project in 2004; however, the project was not awarded grant
funds. Park and Recreation Staff will be writing the grant application for 2005 which
must include detailed budgets, site plans, and bidding and construction documents. The
grant will be awarded by the Governor in January/February of 2005.
DISCUSSION
Two public meetings were held on June 22 and 23, 2004 to gather citizen input of
recreational desires within our City and to prioritize an eligible grant project. An
outreach to ethnic minority populations, the elderly, and persons with diabilities was
attained through group meetings, e-mails, distribution of public meeting brochures and
telephone conversations. It was the consenus of citizens attending the meetings to
develop Braden Park. Braden Park is located in Covington Subdivision, which is north of
Vandergriff School off of Township. Braden Park was obtained by the Park Land
Dedication Ordinance in 1999. It contains 2.25 acres uniquely shaped in a tear drop
design within an island surrounded by the street and homes. The neighborhood has been
very persistant over the past 4 years requesting development of the park. At the public
meetings, the Braden Park neighborhood shared there ideas for the ammenities they
wanted in the park. Park Planners will design the requested features in a park master plan
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that will be presented to the neighborhood and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for
final approval.
Parks and Recreation staff and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board endorses the
development of Braden Park as an eligible project for this grant. See attached PRAB
Special Meeting Minutes on June 3, 2004.
BUDGET IMPACT
2004 CIP Sales Tax Fund included $40,000 for Neighborhood Park Development in
Braden Park. Additional funds of $10 000 would be obtained through the Park Land
Dedication Fund — NE Park District or through private donations meeting the grant
criteria. This grant will enable the project to have matching funds for a possible total of
$100,000 of development in the park.
Attachment:
PRAB Meeting Minutes June 30, 2004
Resolution
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One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-7777
FAX:501-682-1364
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August 30, 2004
The Honorable Dan Coody
Mayor of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
RE- FY 2005 Matching Grant Application
RECEIVED
SEP 03 2004
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Dear Mayor Coody:
I have completed the preliminary review of your FY 2005 Matching Grant
Application. The following items must be addressed or corrected before I can
complete my review of the application:
1. Page 16 of the Matching Grant Application Guide requires that the City
Council or Quorum Court resolution supporting the application follow
exactly the example shown on page 21 of the application guide. Please
resubmit a resolution with the exact wording as that found in the example.
2. A portion of the City's match is corning from donations as shown on the
Project Fund Source Assurance form submitted. Please send a Letter of Intent
from the Covington POA to this effect
I will complete my final review of your application when I receive the corrections or
additions listed above. All information must be received prior to October 1, 2004
the deadline for response to deficiency letters.
My telephone number is (501) 682-1227 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Ian Hope, Project Officer
Outdoor Recreation Grants Program
Enclosures
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation facilities and
wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and/or improve the site for such a
recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks
and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price therefore has been
established; and
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding
agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained in the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Grants Manual including, but not limited to the following; the park area defined by the
project boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity,
regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all present and future
overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be routed away or placed underground and; the
project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all resonable times of the day and year;
facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased or assigned for
exclusive use, and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and healthful
manner.
City Council/Quorum Court is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project, and will
provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project:.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council/Quorum Court of
Arkansas that the Mayor/County judge is hereby authorized to make
application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational
facilities for the City/County; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
Passed this
day of 2004.
APPROVED:
Mayor/County Judge Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.105-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FAYETTEVILLE PARKS
AND RECREATION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR AN ARKANSAS
PARKS AND TOURISM OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT IN
AN AMOUNT UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00)
FOR THE BRADEN PARK PROJECT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
hereby authorizes the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Division to apply for an
Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant in an amount up to Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for the Braden Park Project.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of July 2004.
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APPROVED:
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FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
City Clerk Division
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
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Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (479) 575-8323
To: Kit Williams
City Attorney
From: Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman
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City Clerk Division
Date: September 27, 2004
Re: Resolution No. 144-04
The City Council passed a resolution, September 21, 2004, authorizing the mayor to
apply for grant from Arkansas Parks & Tourism Outdoor Recreation. I have attached a
copy of the resolution.
The resolution will be recorded in the city clerk's office and microfilmed. If anything
else is needed please let the clerk's office know.
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attachments
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DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS 1 TOURISM
One Capitol Mall
LIKIe Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682.7777
FAX 501.682.1364
History Commission
501.682.6900(V/TT)
Keep Arkansas
Beautiful Divlslon
501.682-3507
Personnel Section
501-687-7742 (VITT)
Stare Parks Division
501.6821191 (VITT)
Toansm Division
5016827777 (VITT)
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CHAIRMAN
Jim Stamburger
VICE CHAIRMAN
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Jay Bunyard
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Jim Goston
Debra Hook
Billy Lindsey
Monline McNulty
Mike Mills
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MAron's OFFICE
The Honorable Dan Coody
Mayor of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Dear Mayor Coody:
June I, 2005
Project #A -10445 -05 -WA
Braden Park Development
This letter serves as your Official Notification to Proceed. A copy of the contract
agreement booklet is enclosed for your records Please retain this copy in the permanent
files of the City of Fayetteville. This booklet contains the Application Guide that was
used to prepare your grant application, the Management Guide that outlines a summary of
the regulations and procedures for administering your grant project, and a copy of the
signed contract.
Part of our responsibility in administering Arkansas's Outdoor Recreation Grant I'rogram is
to inform and remind you of the federal Land and Water C:onscrvation Fund program
regulations that you have agreed to abide by in this contract. Listed below are some of
those major responsibilities. Please re -read the enclosed documents carefully. If you have
any questions concerning this information, please contact Bryan Kellar, Director, Outdoor
Recreation Grants Program, at (501) 682-1301.
1. The Projcct site must be retained and maintained for outdoor recreation in
perpetuity. This means that the land and facilities within the project boundary
cannot be converted to uses other than outdoor recreation (i.e., no public, civic or
private buildings such as a city hall, fire station, chamber of commerce,
community center, etc.).
2. If the site is converted to some other use, it N ill have to be replaced entirely at
your own cost with land and facilities of equal value and usefulness. Should the
need for conversion ever arise, suitable replacement property will have to be
approved by the Secretary of the Interior through this office, prior to any action
taking place.
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3. All existing and future utility lines within the project boundary must be placed
underground.
4. If you plan to add additional outdoor recreation facilities, please notify our office.
Certain other facilities, such as local recreation centers may be eligible to be
located within the project site. Please contact our office before making any
improvements to the project site to determine what regulations apply.
5. A permanent LWCF/NCRGTF acknowledgment sign is required on all project
sites. If, at any time, a new sign is needed, one is available "at cost" from this
office.
6. If your project is locked at any time, you must post hours stating when the facility
is open to the public. School -sponsored projects must display hours of public use.
7. All sites must comply with regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, assuring access by the
handicapped.
8. Your recreational facility must remain open to the general public and you must
assure that no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or
national origin.
Additionally all grant recipients are required to follow the same bidding and
purchasing procedures required by law of state agencies. These procedures are
explained in the Management Guide which is part of the enclosed contract agreement
booklet. I do not have the authority to waive or make exceptions to these procedures.
Lately, several grantees have been denied grant reimbursements for failing to follow these
procedures. Before advertising for bids or purchasing goods and services, make sure all
procedures have been followed.
If 1 can provide you with any additional information, please tel free to contact me.
Enclosures
Since
Richard W. Davies
Executive Director
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
STATE OF ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
Applicant: City of Fayetteville Project No. A -10445 -05 -WA
Protect Title: Braden Park Development
Period Covered By This Agreement: Current date through May 30, 2007
Protect Scope (Description of Protect):
Development of Braden Park to include:
1. Play equipment
2. Walkways
3. Land Prep
4. Fall Impact material
5. Irrigation and drainage
6. Fire Pit
Protect Costs:
Total Costs: $80,000.00
Fund Support: $40,000.00
Fund Amount: $40,000.00
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Attachments:
1. General Provisions
2. 1 Land & Water Conservation Fund
Natural & Cultural Resources Grant Trust
Fund Project Management Guide
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Application
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STATE OF ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM
OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM
STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT No. 2
ProJeetNo.A-10445-05-WA
The State of Arkansas, represented by the Executive Director, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and the Applicant
named above (hereinafter referred to as the Applicant) mutually agree to perform this agreement in accordance with the Land
and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965,78 Stat. 897 (1964), and with the terms, promises, conditions, plans, specifications,
estimates, procedures, project proposals, maps, and assurances attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof.
The State of Arkansas hereby promises, in consideration of the promises by the Applicant herein, to obligate to the Applicant
the amount of money referred to above, and to tender to the Applicant that portion of the obligation which is required to pay
the State of Arkansas share of the costs of the above pro ect stage, based upon the above percentage of assistance, and also
based upon receipt of those funds from Act 729 of 1987. The Applicant hereby promises, inconsideration of the promises made
by the State of Arkansas herein, to execute the project or project stage described above in accordance with the terms of this
agreement.
The participant may not deviate from the scope of the project without the concurrence of the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism Executive Director. When one of the conditions in the agreement changes, such as change in the project scope, a
revised estimate of costs, a deletion or additions of items, or a need to extend the project period, the participant will submit
in writing a formal request to the Executive Director for its approval.
The following special project terms and conditions were added to this agreement before it was signed by the parties hereto:
(1) Historic Prnnerties Preservatinn Act of 1966 (80 Stat. 915 16 U.S.C. 470), Executive Order 11593 (Protection and
Enhancement of the Cultural Environment); (2) Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Prooertv Acauisition Policies (41 CFR
114-50) P. L. 91-646; (3) National Environmental Pokcv Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-190); (4) PMR Circular A9.ci:
(5) Architectural Barriers Act of 196£4(P. L. 90-480); (6) Fxecutive Order 19088 (Pollution Control); (7) Executive Order 1198
es emended (Floodplain Management); (8) OMB Circular A-102 (9) Executive Order 11246 as amended (Equal Employment
Opportunity) 41 CFR Part 60: (10) Copeland 'Anti -Kickback° Act (18 U S C 874) DOL (29 CFR, Part 3); (11) clean Air Act of
19.ZQ (Construction Contract Amounts in Excess of $100,000.00; (12) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap Section
504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973. DOI (43 CFR Part 17).
The Applicant agrees to comply with the requirements of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism regulations by
Immediately erecting a project sign and by burying or relocating underground overhead lines at all development and acquisition
protect sites.
The applicant agrees to be responsible for operation and maintenance of said park in perpetuity.
The undersigned Applicant of the State of Arkansas does hereby agree and accept the same responsibility and obligations as
set out in the herein described project and to the same extent and in the same manner, including all requirements, as does
the State of Arkansas. The undersigned Applicant of the State of Arkansas further understands, agrees, and accepts that this
project is not effective until this project agreement has been duly executed by the State of Arkansas and the said Applicant is
notified accordingly: and no work shall be initiated and/or undertaken by said Applicant on the herein described project until
it has received said notification by the State.
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this agreement as of the date entered below.
By
THE STA
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Executive Director
Arkansas Departmen. of Parks & Tourism
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ARKANSAS STATE PARKS + OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM
2005 Matching Grant
Application Guide
April, 2004
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Introduction
Welcome to the Department of Parks and Tourism's Matching
Grant Program. This guidc is dcsigncd to assist you through the
application process. If you have questions please feel free to call
or write us at:
Outdoor Recreation Grants Program
Department of Parks and Tourism
Number One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Telephone Number: (501) 682-1301
Fax Number (501) 682-1364 or (501) 682-0081
Web Site: www.outdoorgrants.co»t
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal
program authorized by the LWCF Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-
578). These funds are derived from the sale of federal surplus
real property, the federal motor boat fuel tax, and Outer
Continental Shelf mineral receipts.
The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grant and Trust
Fund is a state program authorized by Act 729 of 1987. These
funds are collected from a tax on the transfer of certain real
estate in the State of Arkansas.
The purpose of the Matching Grant Program is to provide
"outdoor" recreation. Enclosed facilities cannot be constructed
within the area described by the park boundary map, except as
support to an outdoor facility (c.g., rest rooms or concession
stands). Pavilions cannot have sides on them that give the effect
of a closed -in building. Please remember that facilities con-
structed with LWCF or NCRGTF monies cannot be enclosed
at a later date.
All utility wiring must be placed under-
ground, or routed out of the project arca,
including any overhead utiliry wiring ex-
isting at the start of the project. (In a few
cases, waivers may be obtained for sonic
existing wiring. Contact the Outdoor
Recreation Grants staff for details, re-
quirements, and assistance prior to the
grant award).
An acknowledgement sign showing that
LWCF or NCRGTF Matching Grant
Program monies were used in the acqui-
sition and/or development of the project
must be present at each site location. This
sign must be placed on the site and re-
main there in perpetuity.
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An Overview of the Basics
WHO MAY APPLY?
Eligible Applicants
The only entities eligible to apply for financial assistance for the
acquisition and/or development of outdoor recreation facilities
are:
Incorporated Cities
Counties
• Unincorporated areas or communities must seek county
sponsorship of their project
• School Districts may submit joint applications with incorpo-
rated cities or counties for development of public recreation
Facilities on school district property. (Grant is nor intended to
replace school district funding for playgrounds or athletic
facilities.)
Ineligible Applicants
The following may nor participate in the Outdoor Recreation
Grant Program.
• Colleges and Universities
• Private non-profit corporations, foundations, clubs or orga-
nizations
• Any ocher private entity
How MUCH MAY WE APPLY FOR?
Applicants may apply for up to $250,000 in reimbursable
matching funds. The applicant must be able to match the grant
amount with a like amount of cash, or a combination of cash
and donations. Donations of labor and materials alone are not
sufficient to be considered as the local match.
Because the availabilityofgrant funds are limited, lesser amounts
may be awarded. Staff recommendations for reductions of the
requested amount will be made easier if the applicant provides
a detailed budget that categorizes project elements and is
broken down by line items. (Sec sample
of detailed budget on page 20).
WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS
MAY WE APPLY FOR?
There arc three types of projects which
can be funded through the Outdoor Rec-
reation Grants Program's Matching Grant
Program.
1. ACQUISITION:
Land acquisition for recreational devel-
opment. Acquisition projects are dis-
cussed in Chaptcr 6.
2. DEVELOPMENT:
A development project is funding for
construction of recreational facilities.
3. COMBINATION:
A combination project is funding for
both acquisition of land not previously
owned by the applicant and development
for recreation use.
WHEN I5 THE APPLICATION
DUE?
The deadline for receipt of applications
for FY 2005 is 5:00 p.m., August 27,
2004. All applications must be received
in our office by that date. Applications
simply postmarked by that date are not
acceptable. The Application for Federal
Assistance, Form 424 ONLY may be
faxed to (501) 682-0081, but it must
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