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HomeMy WebLinkAbout141-14 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 141-14 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 50/50 MATCHING GRANT, THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM'S OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville seeks to improve recreation facilities at the Fayetteville Regional Park 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 area has been prepared and the price therefore has been established; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville 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 of the City of Fayetteville 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 OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities in the Fayetteville Regional Park located in the City of Fayetteville; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible. PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of August, 2014, APPROVED: ATTEST: By: IO ELD AN, Mayor Page 2 Resolution No. 141-14 SONDRA E. SMITH, City CEerk/Trq*ururr,,,,,? c'9.,. ■ r ;: ri City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2014-0324 Legistar File ID 8/5/2014 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item Alison Jumper Submitted By 7/18/2014 Submitted Date Parks & Recreation / Parks & Recreation Department Action Recommendation: Division / Department Parks and Recreation requests City Council approval of a resolution to authorize the City to apply for $250,000 from the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grants Program for construction of a large pavilion with restrooms at the Fayetteville Regional Park. Budget Impact: 2250.9255.5806 Account Number 02002.1 Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Does item have a cost? No Budget Adjustment Attached? No 2250 -Parks Development Fund Regional Park Project Title Current Budget $ 4,476,766.00 Funds Obligated $ 803,568.00 Current Balance Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget 3,673,198.00 $ 3,673,198.00 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Com •:r- •ts: 7/l('/J'i +0._.,.9. a _ (L k- 7 ~ 2„o ( L V20140710 pproval Date: P' - LJ CITY OF v' aF�v�lle ARKANSAS MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2014 TO: Mayor and City Council CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director FROM: Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent DATE: July 18, 2014 SUBJECT: Resolution to Apply for the 2015 Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant RECOMMENDATION: Parks and Recreation requests City Council approval of a resolution to authorize the City to apply for $250,000 from the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grants Program for the construction of a large pavilion with restrooms at the Fayetteville Regional Park. BACKGROUND: The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism annually offers a matching grant opportunity through its Outdoor Recreation Grants Program. Each year eligible entities may apply for funds for projects that create opportunity for outdoor recreation. The grant is funded from two sources. 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. Arkansas Parks and Tourism has awarded our City with several grants for the development of improvements to Doc Mashburn Park, Sweetbriar Park, Bryce Davis Park, Braden Park, Grinders Skate Park at Walker Park, Gulley Park, Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Fayetteville Park and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks at Lake Fayetteville Park. The 2015 grant application deadline is August 29, 2014. A resolution from the City of Fayetteville is required to apply for the grant (see attached sample resolution). A public hearing was held at City Hall, Room 326 on June 26, 2014 to gather input from the public regarding recreation needs and to prioritize an eligible grant project (see attached public hearing affidavit of publication and minutes). Outreach to groups such as ethnic minority populations, the elderly and persons with disabilities was attained through additional group meetings. Specific projects for the grant application were not defined at the outreach meetings or the public hearing. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov DISCUSSION: After consideration of public input, available matching funds and current projects staff recommends applying for funds for the construction of a Targe pavilion and restroom to be located in the Regional Park (see attached conceptual plans). The grant application must include detailed budgets, plans, specifications and bid documents that are ready for immediate bid and construction and asks the applicant to specify how funding meets the needs of the community. This grant contains twelve (12) obligations covering items such as compliance of the Americans for Disabilities Act and requiring that the property be retained in perpetuity for outdoor recreation use (see attached grant obligations). The project area of the Regional Park meets all of these obligations. Section 6(f) (3) of the LWCF Act states "No property acquired or developed with the assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use." If this property must ever be used for anything other than outdoor recreation use, it is possible to convert the park boundary. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the selection of this project for the 2015 Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant. The conceptual plan was approved by PRAB on July 7, 2014 (see attached PRAB meeting minutes). BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: This grant application is for $250,000. The Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant is a 50/50 matching grant. If the full amount requested is awarded, the City is responsible for matching $250,000 towards the project. Currently, the Regional Park project has $3,673,273 budgeted. Attachments: Sample Resolution Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication Public Hearing Minutes and Sign In Sheet from June 26, 2014 Conceptual Plans Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant Obligations PRAB Meeting Minutes from July 7, 2014 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 50/50 MATCHING GRANT, THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM'S OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville seeks to improve recreation facilities at the Fayetteville Regional Park 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 area has been prepared and the price therefore has been established; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville 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 of the City of Fayetteville 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 OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities in the Fayetteville Regional Park located in the City of Fayetteville; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible. Page 2 Resolution No. PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of August, 2014. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer 5 • APPLICATION PROCEDURES 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 in park located at for the City/County; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible. Passed this day of , 2012. APPROVED: Mayor/County Judge Clerk 23 *-- 0 CATHY WILES Arkansas - Benton County 1 I Notary Public • Comm* 12397118 t My Commission Expires Feb 20, 2024 1 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT•CAZETTE THE MORNING. NEWS OF SPRINGDALE THE MORNING NEWS OF ROGERS NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES HFJ ETON COUNTY DAHt Y RECORD XEWSPAPERS«< 212 NORTH EAST AVENUE, FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72701 1 P.O. BOX 1607. 72702 1 479442.1700 1 WWW.NWANEWS.COM AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, Karen Caler, do solemnly swear that I am the Legal Clerk of the Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC, printed and published in Washington and Benton County, Arkansas, of bona fide circulation, that from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said publication, the advertisement of: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Parks and Recreation Public Meeting Invitation Was inserted in the Regular Editions of The Northwest Arkansas Times Date(s) of publication: June 19, 2014 Publication Charges: $ 155.64 Gl.lx,,_3 acu,„ Karen Caler Legal Advertising Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me This 3A- day of ,.,-, 2014. U4 Notary Public v My Commission Expires: +47424 Public Meeting Invitation The City of Fayetteville invites its citizens and other interested persons to a public meeting to be held at Room 326 at City Hall located at 113 W. Mountain Street on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. • CITY OF e vi le ARKANSAS The purpose of this meeting is to identify potential outdoor park and recreation needs and priorities for 2015. Following the identification process, city officials will select those priorities to be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for a matching grant application. Ethnic minorities, persons with special needs, elderly persons over 55, and special interest groups are encouraged to attend and participate. For those unable to attend the meeting, you may phone Fayetteville Parks and Recreation at 479-444-3471. Written comments may be submitted to Fayetteville Parks .and Recreation, 113 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or parks_and_recreation©fayetteville-ar.gov. "NOTE`* Please do not pay from Affidavit. Invoice will follow. CITY OF 'Faye:teviile A public hearing was held on June 26, 2014 at City Hall Room 326 located at 113 West Mountain. There were 13 people in attendance plus three City of Fayetteville employees. The hearing began at 5:35 PM. The hearing was filmed by the City of Fayetteville Cable Administration staff to be broadcast on the government channel at a later date. Parks staff in attendance were: Connie Edmonston Alison Jumper Carole Jones Parks and Recreation Director Park Planning Superintendent Park Planner II Connie Edmonston greeted the attendees and opened the meeting with a brief description of the Arkansas Parks and Tourisms Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Alison Jumper described the details of the 50/50 match process and how the land must remain in outdoor recreation use forever. Jumper explained that funds could be used for land acquisition, park development or a combination of both. Jumper mentioned that the grant is reimbursable and therefore funding must be in place. She also mentioned past projects that utilized grant funds. Carole Jones went over the grant criteria and requirements, including the grant deadline and ADA requirements. Jones then asked the public for comments and ideas. Comments and ideas from the public included: • • • • • • • Citizen expressed the need to build splash pads within the city limits of Fayetteville. She presented the results of an online survey that included 379 responses in favor of having this amenity. She stated that some people who responded did not live in the city limits, indicating there was a potential tourism aspect. She also expressed interest in having a splash pad located along a trail. Five citizens expressed the need for purchasing / obtaining the property adjacent to Gulley Park that is for sale. Citizens had various ideas about the use of the additional property, such as, community garden space, outdoor classroom space, additional parking for the park, and a dog park. Citizen expressed the need for improvements to the nature trails at Mt. Sequoyah Woods and Mt. Kessler. Citizen expressed the need for restrooms that would remain open year round along the shared use trails. Citizen expressed the need for additional trash cans along the trails, possibly some that are animal proof. She also mentioned a possible volunteer program for emptying and maintaining. Citizen expressed the need for additional bicycling opportunities including a free ride trail area (similar to Slaughter Pen in Benton County). Citizen expressed the need for interpretive / educational signage with tree identification, native plant information and invasive plant information. Parks staff stated that comment sheets would be available on the city's website, and persons who were unable to attend the hearing could submit their comments to the Parks and Recreation Department by e-mail, U.S. mail or by phone until July 3. Staff stated that the grant application and potential project will be discussed at the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on Monday, July 7. The public hearing concluded at 6:15 PM. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov • • CITY OF aye ttM1e ARKANSAS ORGP Public Hearing June 26, 2014 City Hall Room 326 113 West Mountain Street k 4011010111111111 i 1 1 M ALwar . -0 1 I Mj { t ram` ' -?` ' i'- Ally. id01 6 i Mailing Address: 113 W.Mountain Street www.layetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville,AR 72701 CITY OF ayel[�vi=1e I'lbANAS m���� Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism 2015 Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Public Hearing City Hall Room 326 5:30 PM Thursday, June 26, 2014 Sign In Sheet Address Phone E-mail 101,0 Svtdek 5 5, kE.x721 y `l 2 -). 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C 61 *% wig e�i,tit! o-4 0 0 ,".-,..°:, ' *1'1:4 ` ,k W !1 ...:''. ,,i � k� H , a , x a 3. i ? • ll \ :" 4 v' t'''' . � J45i ���1 ^i'''''' r. j J II; ii t 2 • AN OVERVIEW OF THE BASICS APPLICATION GUIDE WHERE TO SEND THE APPLICATION Outdoor Recreation Grants Program Department of Parks and Tourism One Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 WHO CAN PREPARE THE APPLICATION? • The application can be prepared locally. • The application can be prepared by consultants. (Grant prepa- ration cannot be paid for with grant funds). • The application can be prepared by the local areawide Planning or Economic Development Districts or the Regional Planning Commissions. WHAT ARE OUR'.OBLIGA IQNS aF 'WE RECEI A CRAW? We are jointly committed! Both the Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grants Program and the project sponsor are committed to long term program compliance. After the project is completed and all grant funds have been disbursed, our commitment to the requirements of the Arkansas Matching Grant Program continues. These ongoing commitments include: 1. Once a public park project boundary has been identified by the local project sponsor and provided to the Department ofParks and Tourism, all facilities constructed within that boundary, at any future time, must be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program Project Management Guide. This also applies to those facilities con- structed in whole or in part with local funds. 2. Property acquired or developed with grant funds must be retained in perpetuity for outdoor recreation use and will be subject to inspection by the State at least once every five years. In addition each project will be inspected by the State during construction and before final reimbursement is made. 3. No overhead utility lines are allowed within the project boundary. All existing utility lines located within the park 6 boundaries must be placed under- ground. This regulation applies to any overhead lines including electric lines, phone lines and public announcement system wiring. No vehicular right-of- way easements are allowed within the boundary. 4. A permanent sign stating that federal LWCF or state ANCRGTF monies were used to acquire and/or develop public outdoor recreation facilities must be maintained within the park in per- petuity. Guidelines for the size, place- ment and design of the signs will be presented to each applicant after grant approval. Upon project completion the applicant will be required to describe the location of the sign, and state that the sign location will not change. 5. All public recreation facilities con- structed within a Matching Grant Pro- gram -assisted park must be accessible to persons with disabilities. This also applies to those facilities constructed in whole or part with local funds. 6. Property acquired or developed with assistance from the fund must be open to entry and use by all persons regard- less of race, color, religion, sex, or na- tional origin. Discrimination on the basis of residence, including preferen- tial reservation or membership systems, is prohibited, except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission and other fees may be maintained on the basis of residence. 2 • AN OVERVIEW OF THE BASICS APPLICATION GUIDE 7. Property acquired or developed with assistance from the Matching Grant Program shall be operated and maintained in perpetuity. The property shall be maintained so as to appear attractive and inviting to the public. Sanitation and sanitary facilities shall be maintained in accordance with applicable health standards. Properties shall be kept safe for public use. Buildings, roads, trails, and other structures and improve- ments shall be kept in reasonable repair throughout their functional lifetime to prevent undue deterioration and to encourage public use. Facilities that have reached an age that renders them obsolete or worn out may be removed with written permission of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grants Program Director. Permission must be obtained prior to removal of the facilities. 8. The Arkansas ORGP staff will conduct periodic post comple- tion inspections of the project area to ensure that program compliance continues after the project is completed. These inspections will be unannounced. Sponsors who fail to comply with long term commitment may jeopardize future eligibility for matching grant funds for new projects and/or be subject to legal actions by the State or Federal government to enforce program compliance. 9. The property shall be kept open for public use at reasonable hours and times of the year, according to the type of area or facility. Property which is not operated and maintained in good condition may jeopardize the awarding of future grant funds to that jurisdiction. 10. Participants may impose reasonable limits on the type and extent of use of areas and facilities acquired or developed with Matching Grant Program assistance when such a limitation is necessary for maintenance or preservation. Thus, limitations may be imposed on the type of users (i.e. hunters or four- wheelers, etc.). All limitations must be in accord with the applicable grant agreement and amendments. 11. All recipients of Matching Grant Program monies must comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act, of 1990 Title II and Title III. 12. Properties (parks and recreation areas) acquired or developed with LWCF/ ANCRGTF assistance are prohibited by Section 6(0 (3) of the LWCF Act of 1965, as amended, from conversion to any use other than public outdoor rec- reation use. Section 6(0 (3) of the LWCF Act states that "No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, U. S. Department of the Interior, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he/she finds it to be in accordance with the then exist- ing Statewide Comprehensive Out- door Recreation Plan (SCORP) and only upon such conditions as he/she deems necessary to assure the substi- tution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonable equivalent usefulness and location." 7 CITY OF rayeil.„___401 vr ARKANSAS Parks and Recreation Advisory Board July 7, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building, Room 111 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 MINUTES Members: Phillip Watson—Chair, John M. Paul- Vice -Chair, Wade Colwell, Richie Lamb, Terry Lawson, Chuck Maxwell, Phillip McKnight, David Priest, David Proffitt City Staff: Connie Edmonston, Director; Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent; Alison Jumper, Parks Planning Superintendent; Alan Spann, Recreation Superintendent; Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members present were Watson, Colwell, Lamb, Lawson, Maxwell, McKnight, and Priest. Paul arrived later. Member absent was Proffitt. 1. Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Grant Application: Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Staff Recommendation will be presented at the meeting. Jumper said that Parks has applied for a 50/50 Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Grant. The required public meetings were held, and the requests from the public were taken. She said the funds must be in place in order to apply for this grant. Staff is recommending putting the grant toward Regional Park for a large pavilion. Watson asked how much the grant is for. Jumper said $250,000, and the match to total $500,000. Priest wanted to know if the money had been budgeted. Jumper said yes. Maxwell said that it makes sense to put it toward Regional Park. Paul asked how much was in the budget. Jumper said it was around $500,000. Maxwell said the budget is for $500,000, but the costs will probably be higher. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayettevi l le -a r.g ov Edmonston said the grant will only go toward the pavilion. Maxwell asked if the funding was in place for the fourth ball field. Jumper said no, not yet. Priest said that Parks needs input for the HMR impact for the ball field. A guest said that $500,000 is a lot of money. He questioned if it should be spent on a pavilion, or on other recreational activities. Jumper said there were other avenues for other grants for projects. The guest said it seemed like a lot of money for a pavilion. Edmonston said that wasn't a lot for a pavilion. Priest wanted to know if it was likely that Parks would receive the grant. Edmonston said yes, because the pavilion would be versatile. She said it could be rented out for income. She added that pavilion use in Fayetteville Parks is high. PRAB Motion: Priest motioned to approve the application for the grant, and McKnight seconded it. Motion passed 8-0-0 by voice vote. 2