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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-098 GOCO Grant Application Dotsero Eagle River Open Space Commissioner ( moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2010- 95 RESOLUTION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A MINI GRANT FROM THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND FOR THE DOTSERO EAGLE RIVER OPEN SPACE WHEREAS, on or about August 15, 2009, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners ( "The Board ") approved an expenditure of $425,000 to purchase a 45.5 acre property located on the Eagle River 2.5 miles west of the Town of Gypsum, hereinafter referred to as the Dotsero Eagle River Open Space Property; and WHEREAS, the Dotsero Eagle River Open Space Property contains 3000 feet of river frontage and river riparian habitat, as well as a seasonal pond that, if enhanced, could serve as valuable habitat for birds and animals in the area; and WHEREAS, the Board intends to work with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and other interested agencies to provide appropriate public access to the river, to enhance the pond and other wildlife habitat on the site, and to initiate programs for dispersed recreation, wildlife viewing and environmental education on the property; and WHEREAS, the residents of and visitors to Eagle County have benefitted significantly from projects funded through the years by the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant Application Program; and WHEREAS, Eagle County is requesting a 2010 grant in the amount of $45,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado to install select improvements related to the above stated objectives for the Dotsero Eagle River Open Space Property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY THAT: THAT, The project site, herein referred to as the Dotsero Eagle River Open Space Property, is owned by Eagle County and will be owned by Eagle County for the next 25 years. THAT, The Board strongly supports the aforementioned GOCO Grant application and can satisfy the requirement for matching funds for the requested Grant. THAT, The Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds necessary to meet the terms and obligations of any Grant awarded. THAT, Eagle County has the ability to complete this project, as demonstrated by the timely completion of other GOCO supported projects, including Freedom Park Skate Park (2005), Freedom Park Spray Park (2007), and Eagle River Preserve Phase II Design (2009). THAT, The Board plans to maintain Dotsero Eagle River Open Space in a high quality condition and will appropriate funds for maintenance in its annual budget. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of (24 O 2010. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 �' ` By: JJaJiI&. 9 m --- L.,..... Clerk to the Board of 4b401, Sara J. Fis p er County Commissioners Chairman' , i , o ' tavn ` — ' ommissio - AO 1/ i Pet r F. Runyon Commissioner Commissioner / seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as fo s: Commissioner Fisher Commissioner Stavney Commissioner Runyon i0 This Resolution passed by 'r/ b vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.