RFCA - Resolution - 2008-76 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

RESOLUTION: 2008-76

SUBJECT: Certify expenditures to, and request reimbursement from, Jefferson County Open Space for improvement expenditures of the Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) Campground.

ADDRESS: 15600 Morrison Road, Lakewood, CO

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council authorize the Department of Community Resources to request reimbursement from Jefferson County Open Space, in the amount of two hundred twelve thousand dollars ($212,000) for work completed during the period of September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008.

FUNDING SOURCE: Jefferson County Open Space Grant

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: In 2005, the City of Lakewood was awarded a grant from Jefferson County Open Space for BCLP Campground Improvements. This project completes the installation of a sanitary dump station; additional electrical service to 34 sites; enhancement of 50 campsites which now include picnic tables, fire rings, shrubbery, and level pads; a trail connection from the campground to the existing Cowen Trail; and paving of the campground roads. The Department of Community Resources has completed the improvements and is now requesting reimbursement.

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: December 8, 2008

ORIGINATED BY: Debbie Hernandez, Administrative Assistant

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Ross Williams, Facilities Planner, 303-987-7805

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2008-76

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