RESOLUTION NO. 78-02

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO (GOCO) BY THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANYON VIEW PARK.

RECITALS:

The City of Grand Junction hereby commits up to $1,006,659.00 in 2002 and 2003 toward the continuing development of Canyon View Park. The first phase of Canyon View Park was dedicated on July 26, 1997 with great fanfare for excellence in the use of public funds. Canyon View Park has been recognized as one of the most utilized and appreciated municipal parks in all of Colorado. Canyon View Park was the 1997 “Starburst Award Winner” being recognized by the Colorado Lottery and the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association. The City of Grand Junction would like to continue its excellent partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado for continued development of Canyon View Park.

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

1.  The City Council of the City of Grand Junction hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign and submit a grant application to the state board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for the continued development of Canyon View Park.

2.  The City Council of the City of Grand Junction hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds as necessary to meet the terms and obligation of the grant agreement and application.

3.  The City of Grand Junction owns all 110 acres of Canyon View Park. The City has demonstrated its ability to maintain the 80 already developed acres, including improvements valued at over $10 million. The City’s annual maintenance budget is $476,472 for such Park.

4.  This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of August 2002.

Attest:

/s/ Cindy Enos-Martinez _________________

Cindy Enos-Martinez, President of City Council

/s/ Stephanie Tuin__________

Stephanie Tuin, City Clerk