HomeMy WebLinkAbout55-15 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 55-15
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID RECREATIONAL TRAILS
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A 20% LOCAL MATCH
GRANT THROUGH THE ARKANSAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $75,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THREE SECTIONS OF BOARDWALK ON THE LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
NATURE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -Aid Recreational Trails funds
are available through the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program in an amount up to $75,000.00 at
80% federal participation and 20% local match to construct three section of boardwalk on the
Lake Fayetteville Nature Trail; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for
this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment
prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that there will be no reimbursement for
any work accomplished prior to the issuance by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department of an official Notice to Proceed; and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the
general public and maintained by the City of Fayetteville.
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 determines
that the City of Fayetteville will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility,
including maintenance of this project.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes
the Mayor to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the
construction of the Lake Fayetteville Nature Trail boardwalk project.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full
support and hereby authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Arkansas State
Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this project.
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Resolution No. 55-15
PASSED and APPROVED this 3`d day of March, 2015.
ATTEST:
BY: By:. M4" e AvvJ4
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File Number: 2015-0091
Agenda Date: 3/3/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 11
ARKANSAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO
UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR A 20% LOCAL MATCH GRANT THROUGH THE ARKANSAS
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $75,000.00 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THREE SECTIONS OF BOARDWALK ON THE LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
NATURE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -Aid Recreational Trails funds are available
through the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program in an amount up to $75,000.00 at 80% federal
participation and 20% local match to construct three section of boardwalk on the Lake Fayetteville
Nature Trail; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for this project on
a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary
reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that there will be no reimbursement for any work
accomplished prior to the issuance by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department of an
official Notice to Proceed; and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public
and maintained by the City of Fayetteville.
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 determines that the City
of Fayetteville will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance
of this project.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to
execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the Lake
Fayetteville Nature Trail boardwalk project.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 3/6/2015
File Number, 2015-0091
hereby authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this project.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0091
Legistar File ID
3/3/2015
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Byron Humphry 2/3/2015 Parks & Recreation /
Parks & Recreation De artment
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approval of a resolution expressing willingness to utilize federal -aid recreational funds and to allow the Parks
and Recreation Department to submit an application for consideration of an 80/20 matching grant through the
Arkansas Recretional Trails Program for an award of up to $75,000 to be used for the construction of three
sections of boardwalk on the nature trail at Lake Fayetteville.
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Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
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TO: Mayor and City Council
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM: Byron Humphry, Parks Maintenance Superintendent
DATE: February 13, 2015
SUBJECT: 2015 Recreational Trails Grant Application
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to utilize federal -aid
recreational funds and to allow the Parks and Recreation Department to submit an application
for consideration of an 80/20 matching grant through the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program
for an award of up to $75,000 to be used for the construction of three sections of boardwalk on
the nature trail at Lake Fayetteville.
BACKGROUND:
The Recreational Trails Grant is administered through the Arkansas Highway and
Transportation Department and has been a substantial source of grant funding for our trail
program over the years. For the 2015 recreational trail grant application, staff has selected to
request a grant to construct three sections of boardwalk on the Lake Fayetteville nature trail that
total approximately 800 feet. On September 2, 2014, the City Council approved a revised lease
agreement with BGSO that required the relocation of approximately 750 feet of nature trail. The
relocation of this nature trail will require two sections of boardwalk that total approximately 480
feet. In addition to these two sections, there is also a section of existing nature trail located to
the west that needs to be located onto approximately 320 feet of boardwalk to alleviate erosion
and muddy conditions.
DISCUSSION:
The sections of trail that need to be relocated due to the adjustment of the BGSO lease
boundary were intended to be constructed using Eagle Scout volunteers and donated materials
similar to the boardwalk that was recently constructed on the north side of Lake Fayetteville.
However, with the possibility of obtaining grant funding, better materials can be purchased that
will last longer, require less maintenance, and be easier to install. The 20 percent match from
the City would be primarily composed of in-kind services from staff and volunteer labor to install
the materials. If the grant is not awarded to the City, the construction of the boardwalk will occur
as originally planned with Eagle Scout and volunteer projects.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
If the grant is approved for the full amount requested, the City will be responsible for 20% of the
total project cost, or $15,000. The $15,000 of the City's portion of this project will be from in-
kind services from volunteer and staff labor and budgeted operational funds. If the grant is
partially funded, the boardwalk sections required by the nature trail relocation due to the BGSO
lease boundary adjustment will be given priority.
Attachments:
Lake Fayetteville Boardwalks Map
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Byron Humphry
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2016-0369
Legistar File ID
NA
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
8/1/2016
Submitted Date
Action Recommendation:
Parks & Recreation /
Parks & Recreation Department
Division / Department
Parks and Recreation requests Mayor Jordan to sign the ROW certification form to submit to the Arkansas State
Highway and Transportation Department as part of the required documentation for the grant received through the
Arkansas Recreational Trails Program to construct a boardwalk at Lake Fayetteville.
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? NA Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Does item have a cost? NA Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 55-15
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Fund
Project Title
Approval Date: 2 A— I
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