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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-021 Duck Pond Support GOCO Grant App Commissioner tC -A4 - moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - V Z 1 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO LOCAL PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DUCK POND OPEN SPACE IN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO WHEREAS, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter the "Board ") supports the submission of a grant application to Great Outdoors Colorado Local Parks and Outdoor Recreation program to assist in funding proposed improvements to the Duck Pond Open Space located in Eagle County, Colorado; and WHEREAS, in 2009, Eagle County purchased an approximately 45.5 acre property located on the Eagle River 2.5 miles west of the Town of Gypsum, Eagle County, Colorado for $425,000; and WHEREAS, in 2011, Eagle County acquired an approximately 10 acre property located at 5572 Highway 6, Eagle County, Colorado for $299,000 adjacent to the 45.5 acre property. The two parcels together are referred to as the "Duck Pond Open Space "; and WHEREAS, the Board strongly supports a grant application to Great Outdoors Colorado Local Parks and Outdoor Recreation program to assist in funding proposed improvements to the Duck Pond Open Space which might include a boat ramp, restroom and parking area (the "Project "); and WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded the Board supports completing the Project with Open Space Funds; and WHEREAS, the Eagle County Open Space Advisory Committee at its meeting on February 11, 2013 recommended the Board approve an expenditure of up to $140,000 for the Project if the grant is awarded; and WHEREAS, the Board has or will appropriate matching funds from the Eagle County Open Space Fund in the amount of $140,000 as matching funds and as necessary to meet the terms of a grant if awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project site is owned by Eagle County and will be owned by Eagle County for at least the next 25 years; and 1 WHEREAS, Eagle County will continue to maintain or will contract or partner with third parties for the maintenance of the Duck Pond Open Space to maintain it in a high quality condition; and WHEREAS, if a grant is awarded, the Board desires to authorize the Chairman to sign the grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado in a form acceptable to the Eagle County Attorney's Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado: THAT, the Board supports a grant application for the Project to the Great Outdoors Colorado Local Parks and Outdoor Recreation program; and THAT, the Board has or will authorize the expenditure of Eagle County Open Space Funds necessary to meet the terms and obligations of a grant if awarded; and THAT, the Board hereby authorizes the Chairman to sign a grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado in a form acceptable to the Eagle County Attorney's Office. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of County of Eagle, State of Colorado. [Rest of Page Intentionally Left Blank] 2 MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the - V6 day of FLMOvinit..1 2013. OUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF t` ORADO, By and Through Its ;. • '' OF , ! TY CO 0 � I IONERS ATTE T * By: At �4 Clerk to the Board 1r .4 3R, N O Jon Stav • County Commissioners Chairm 14-21/4-1 .424/Lr) Sara J. Fisher Commissioner Ji 'an H. Ryan ommissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stavney 1 Commissioner Fisher Commissioner Ryan 13..4. This resolution passed by / u vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado 3