RESOLUTION NO. 17-04

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION BETWEEN GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO (GOCO) AND THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WINGATE PARK

RECITALS:

Whereas, the City of Grand Junction hereby agrees to commit up to $625,000 in 2004 toward the development of Wingate Park The need for the development of this facility was clearly identified in the 1992 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and reaffirmed in the 2001 adopted update, by stressing the need for additional neighborhood parks and more specifically, a park in this area of the Redlands. The City of Grand Junction would like to continue its excellent partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado for development of Wingate Park.

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

Section 1:  The City Council of the City of Grand Junction hereby authorizes the City Manager to submit a grant application to the state board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for the development of Wingate Park.

Section 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.

Section 3:  The City of Grand Junction owns the entire five acre parcel and has demonstrated the ability to maintain developed areas and has authorized an annual maintenance budget of $3,909 toward this site.

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

PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of February 2004.

Attest:

       /s/ Jim Spehar        

       Jim Spehar, President of City Council

/s/ Stephanie Tuin    

Stephanie Tuin, City Clerk