RESOLUTION NO. 23-08
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION BETWEEN GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO (GOCO) AND THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANYON VIEW PARK
RECITALS:
Whereas, the City of Grand Junction hereby agrees to commit up to $716,000 in 2008 toward the continuing development of Canyon View Park. The first phase of Canyon View Park was dedicated on July 26, 1997 to 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 and 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, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 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.
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 110 acre Canyon View Park parcel and has demonstrated the ability to maintain 80 developed acres, including improvements valued at over $10 million with an annual maintenance budget of $711,623.
Section 4: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of February, 2008.
Attest:
/s/: James J. Doody
James J. Doody, Mayor City of Grand Junction
/s/: Stephanie Tuin
Stephanie Tuin, City Clerk