RESOLUTION NO. 54-13

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FROM THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND FOR LAS COLONIAS PARK PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Grand Junction supports the Great Outdoors Colorado to grant application for the Las Colonias Park project. If the grant is awarded, the City of Grand Junction supports the completion of the project.

WHEREAS, the City of Grand Junction has requested $350,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado to fund the phase I development of Las Colonias Park.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT:

Section 1:  The City Council of the City of Grand Junction strongly supports the application and has apprpriated matching funds for a grant with Great Outdoors Colorado.

Section 2:  If the grant is awarded, the City Council of the City of Grand Junction strongly supports the completion of the project.

Section 3:  The City Council of the City of Grand Junction authorizes the expenditure of funds necessary to meet the terms and obligations of any Grant awarded.

Section 4:  The project site is owned by the City of Grand Junction and will be owned by the City of Grand Junction for the next 25 years.

Section 5:  The City Council of the City of Grand Junction will continue to maintain Las Colonias in a high quality condition and will appropriate funds for maintenance in its annual budget.

Section 6:  If the grant is awarded, the City Council of the City of Grand Junction authorizes the Grand Junction City Manager to sign the grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado.

Section 7:  This resolution to be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

Passed and adopted this 7^th day of August, 2013.

             /s/ Sam Susuras      

             President of the City Council

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Tuin      

City Clerk