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Home My WebLink About165-10 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 165-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN ARKANSAS PARKS AND TOURISM OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LAKE FAYETTEVILLE NORTH SHORE, THE YVONNE RICHARDSON COMMUNITY CENTER AND WALKER PARK, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 139-10 WHEREAS, the City of 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; and WHEREAS, the City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals Resolution No. 139-10. PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of September, 2010. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: , Mayor Page 2 Resolution No. 165-10 -----� BY:414/44tr 6. 6ffn SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer olvommiwo _ °°01Y OF°° p FAYETTEVILLE pia ® 47.N.. Z: 1:1 ®✓Am® ��°,o ® °GO �°e 4p'AejA� ��y�,��3�,A Carole Jones Submitt= By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements 9/21/2010 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Park Planning Division Action Required: Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Recreation requests City Council approval of a resolution to revise Resolution 139-10 to reflect the required language authorizing the City to apply for $125,000 from the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for improvements at Lake Fayetteville North Shore, the Yvonne Richardson Community Center and Walker Park. Cost of this request 2250.9255.5806.00 Account Number 02043.1001 Project Number Budgeted Item X 125,000.00 Category / Project Budget Lake Fayetteville Improvements Program Category / Project Name Parks Development Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name 125,000.00 Parks Development Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached 4)4 - .... -,- Finance and Internal Services Director Date 9-2-20I D 9r/7 //0 Date ate Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Received in Cit'q -03-10A08:16 R C V D Clerk's Office 4iAnt, Received in Mayor's Office q/3/10 Comments: The request is only to revise the language of the resolution for the grant application. No additional funds are requested. Revised January 15, 2009 le ARKANSAS www.accessfayetteville.org CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE To: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and City Council Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director, Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent From: Carole Jones, Park Planner et)i� Date: September 3, 2010 Subject: Revision to Resolution 139-10 to apply for 2011 Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant Agenda Request for September 21, 2010 Meeting ft PROPOSAL: The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal program with funds derived from the sale of federal surplus real estate property, federal motor boat fuel tax, and Outer Continental Shelf mineral receipts. The Natural and Cultural Resources Grant and Trust Fund (NCRGTF) is a state program with funds collected from a tax on the transfer of certain real estate in the State of Arkansas. LWCF and NCRGTF funds are included in the Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grants Program for funding outdoor recreation facilities. Only incorporated cities and counties may apply. This is a 50/50 reimbursable matching grant with a $250,000 maximum request on matching funds. The City Council approved Resolution 139-10 (see attached) on August 3, 2010 authorizing the City to apply for a $250,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grants Program. The resolution must be revised to reflect the required language in the grant application guide. RECOMMENDATION: Parks and Recreation requests City Council approval of a resolution to revise Resolution 139-10 to reflect the required language authorizing the City to apply for $125,000 from the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for improvements at Lake Fayetteville North Shore, the Yvonne Richardson Community Center and Walker Park. BUDGET IMPACT: This grant application is for $125,000. The Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant is a 50/50 Matching Grant. If the full amount requested is awarded, the City is responsible for applying $125,000 towards the project, resulting in a $250,000 project. Currently, the Lake Fayetteville North Shore Playground Renovations project has $125,000 budgeted for 2011. Attachments: Staff review Resolution No. 139-10 approved on August 3, 2010 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN ARKANSAS PARKS AND TOURISM OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LAKE FAYETTEVILLE NORTH SHORE, THE YVONNE RICHARDSON COMMUNITY CENTER AND WALKER PARK, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 139-10 WHEREAS, the City of 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; and WHEREAS, the City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals Resolution No. 139-10. PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of September, 2010. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer 5 + APPLICATION PROCEDURES 2011 APPLICATION GUIDE 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 , 2010. APPROVED: Mayor/County Judge Clerk 23 RESOLUTION NO. 139-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN ARKANSAS PARKS AND TOURISM OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LAKE FAYETTEVILLE NORTH SHORE, THE YVONNE RICHARDSON COMMUNITY CENTER AND WALKER PARK 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 application for an Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant in the amount of $125,000.00 for improvements to the Lake Fayetteville North Shore, the Yvonne Richardson Community Center and Walker Park. PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of August, 2010. APPROVED: By: LD JORD ►','Mayor ATTEST: