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RESOLUTION: 2007-43
SUBJECT: Authorizing the execution of the grant agreement and authorizing the Director of Community Resources to sign the grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) regarding the Ray Ross Park Phase I Development project.
ADDRESS: 680 S. Harlan Street
RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Community Resources recommends the approval of this resolution approving the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and authorizing the Director of Community Resources to sign the GOCO grant agreement.
FUNDING SOURCE: The State Board of the GOCO Trust Fund
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: The City of Lakewood applied for a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado and was selected to receive funding in the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).
Ray Ross Park was built in 1955, by Foothills Park and Recreation District, and is one of Jefferson County's oldest parks. The park was transferred from Foothills to the City of Lakewood through an exclusion plan in 2001. The park's existing amenities do not meet today's standards for public recreation and pose safety concerns to users due to age, visibility, access, and design. Adjoining the park is Deane Elementary School. Approximately half of the school site (four acres) is undeveloped and in the process of being formally designated as part of Ray Ross Park.
In 2006, the Ray Ross Park Master Plan was reviewed and adopted by Lakewood City Council. The plan calls for the park's redevelopment and expansion to be completed in two phases. This grant will go towards the first phase of this project which includes: basic site improvements including grading and demolition of existing structures; infrastructure improvements; construction of a new parking lot; installation of walking paths; a basketball court; and a splash play water feature.
RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: August 13, 2007
ORIGINATED BY: Bruce Peoples, Planning & Construction Manager
STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Ross Williams, Facilities Planner, 303-987-7814
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution
2007-43
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SUBMITTED BY:
Kathy Hodgson, Director Department of Community Resources
REVIEWED BY:
Joni D. Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager
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