Title
Resolution to Approve a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Grant Development Project Agreement for Gallup Park Universal Access Playground and Site Renovations and Accept and Appropriate Up to $300,000.00 in Funding (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 to construct a universal access playground and associated site improvements at Gallup Park, including a kayak pull out, an accessible fishing dock, landscaping, benches and picnic tables, and pathways. The Park Advisory Commission and Council approved submitting the grant application in 2015. $300,000.00 was applied for and the full amount was granted.
Funding for this project includes the $300,000.00 grant from the MNRTF, at least $350,000.00 from the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, and $150,000.00 from previously approved Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage funds. The project, a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and the Parks & Recreation Services Unit, is identified in the Capital Improvements Plan. Design of the project is nearly complete, and construction is anticipated to start in spring, 2017. The approval of the Development Project Agreement will allow the project to move to the next stage of bidding and construction.
Staff
Prepared by: Colin Smith, Parks and Recreation Manager
Reviewed by: 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 Gallup Park Universal Access Playground and Site improvements,
Whereas, The Park Advisory Commission recommended approved the grant application on February 24, 2015, and City Council recommended approval of the grant...
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