HomeMy WebLinkAbout190-15 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)
575-8323
Resolution: 190-15
File Number: 2015-0476
WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO THE
WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ITS GENEROUS $390,000.00 MATCHING GRANT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLABBER CREEK TRAIL, TO APPROVE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND
TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO RECOGNIZE THIS $390,000.00 GRANT
WHEREAS, the Walton Family Foundation has proven to be a strong supporter of Fayetteville's trail
systems including the Mount Kessler acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the Walton Family Foundation has offered a 50/50 grant in the amount of $390,000.00 for the
construction of the Clabber Creek Trail which will connect the existing trail on Rupple Road to Holcomb
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, this portion of the Clabber Creek Trail will include a 600 foot long boardwalk to cross over
designated wetland areas between Rupple Road and Salem Road and a trail bridge along Salem Road for
which the City has been awarded an $81,248.00 grant by the Safe Routes To Schools Program.
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 thanks and expresses its
gratitude to the Walton Family Foundation for its generous $390,000.00 matching grant for the construction of
the Clabber Creek Trail, approves the attached Grant Agreement, authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign this Grant
Agreement and agrees to match the grant using the Trail Development Capital Improvement Program.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby thanks the Safe Routes to
Schools Programs for its $81,248.00 grant and approves the attached budget adjustment.
Page 1 Printed on 10123115
PASSED and APPROVED on 10/20/2015
Attest:
_.J
Resolution Number: 190-15
Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer NXIIII I I r I itIII
I'�,.
°G\1 Y
.��
CD.
FAYETTEVILLE • -�
:SZ'
v
�' • off SP . � ,�,
fi TO
Page 2 Printed on 10/23/15
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
AL (479) 575-8323
t
Text File
File Number: 2015-0476
Agenda Date: 10/20/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: C. 2
WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO THE
WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ITS GENEROUS $390,000.00 MATCHING GRANT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLABBER CREEK TRAIL, TO APPROVE THE GRANT
AGREEMENT AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO, RECOGNIZE THIS
$390,000.00 GRANT
WHEREAS, the Walton Family Foundation has proven to be a strong supporter of Fayetteville's trail
systems including the Mount Kessler acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the Walton Family Foundation has offered a 50150 grant in the amount of $390,000.00 for
the construction of the Clabber Creek Trail which will connect the existing trail on Rupple Road to
Holcomb Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, this portion of the Clabber Creek Trail will include a 600 foot long boardwalk to cross
over designated wetland areas between Rupple Road and Salem Road and a trail bridge along Salem
Road for which the City has been awarded an $81,248.00 grant by the Safe Routes To Schools Program.
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 thanks and expresses its
gratitude to the Walton Family Foundation for its generous $390,000.00 matching grant for the
construction of the Clabber Creek Trail, approves the attached Grant Agreement, authorizes Mayor
Jordan to sign this Grant Agreement and agrees to match the grant using the Trail Development Capital
Improvement Program.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby thanks the Safe Routes To
Schools Programs for its $81,248.00 grant and approves the attached budget adjustment.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 10/2312015
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0476
Legistar File ID
10/20/2015
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Matt Mihalevich 9/30/2015 Engineering /
Development Services Department
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of grant agreement #2015-225 with the Walton Family Foundation in the amount of
$390,000 and approval of a budget adjustment to recognize this revenue. The grant funds will be used for the
construction of the Clabber Creek Trail from Rupple Road to Holcomb Elementary School.
Budget Impact:
4470.9470.5814.05 Sales Tax Capital Improvements
Account Number
02016.1402
Fund
Trail Development
Clabber Creek Trail (Rupple to Holcomb)
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? Yes
Current Budget
$ 390,200.00
Funds Obligated
$ 20,265.59
Current Balance
�$ 369,934.41
Does item have a cost? No
Item Cost
$ -
Budget Adjustment Attached? Yes
Budget Adjustment
$ 390,000.00
Remaining Budget
$ 759,934.41
V20140610
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number:
Comments: