Title
Resolution to Approve a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Grant Development Project Agreement for the Argo Livery Universal Access and Site Improvements Project and Accept and Appropriate Funding ($300,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a grant agreement from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) to construct universal access and site improvements at the Argo Livery within Argo Nature Area.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for this project includes the $300,000.00 grant from the MNRTF and $300,000.00 from the previously approved Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage funds.
Project Description: The improvements to the Argo Livery include a restroom addition and renovations, an accessible kayak launch, an accessible fishing pier, and parking lot improvements. The Park Advisory Commission and City Council approved submitting the grant application in 2019. $300,000.00 was applied for and the full amount was granted.
The project is identified in the Capital Improvements Plan. Design of the project is underway, Planning Commission has approved the site plan, and construction is anticipated to start in the fall of 2021. The approval of the Development Project Agreement will allow the project to move to the next stage of bidding and construction.
PAC recommended approval of this agreement at their September 15, 2020 meeting.
Staff
Prepared by: Hillary Hanzel, Landscape Architect IV
Reviewed by: Colin Smith, Parks & Recreation Services Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved a matching grant through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) or (DEPARTMENT) for construction of Universal Access and Site improvements to Argo Nature Area;
Whereas, The Park Advisory ...
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