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Prepared By: Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is for Council to pass a resolution in support of the DNR <br />Outdoor Recreation Grant Application for Big Island. <br /> <br />2. Background. In early 2017 the Big Island Committee was established to evaluate and develop plan <br />to improve the Park and meet the goals of the 2011 Big Island Management Plan. The group worked with <br />staff, consultants and coordinated with MCWD to develop a master plan to guide improvements at the <br />park. The Council approved the Big Island Master Plan on April 23, 2018. In 2018 the City received a <br />grant for an archeological survey. That survey will take place early this spring. <br /> <br />3. Project Scope. This grant application is to pay for a portion of the following items from the master <br />plan: ADA accessible pathway, overlook / pavilion area improvement, interpretive signage and ADA <br />restroom facilities. The draft grant application is at Exhibit A. <br /> <br />4. Cost. The estimated cost to for all of the improvements listed in the grant is $404,250. The estimated <br />annual maintenance cost for the items is $4725/yr. Detailed cost estimates are at Exhibit A. <br /> <br />5. Funding. Up to 50% ($202,125) of the improvement costs could be funded by the grant. The <br />remaining 50% ($202,125) would paid from the Parks Enterprise Fund or from other donor sources. As a <br />condition of the grant the city must provide the funding for at least 20% of the proposed costs. Ongoing <br />maintenance for any improvements made will be added to the Parks Operating Budget. <br /> <br />6. Way Forward. <br />When What <br />1 March 19 Draft Grant to DNR for Preliminary Review <br />29 March 19 Final Grant Due to DNR <br />June 2019 Grant Announcement from DNR <br />July-Aug 19 Design and coordination with partners <br />September 19 Award / Grant Agreement Signed <br />Oct 2019- September 2020 Construction <br /> <br />7. Staff Recommendation. I recommend that the Council approve grant application resolution. <br />(Exhibit B). <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the application resolution for the MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Big Island <br />Park. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Grant Application <br />B. Resolution <br /> <br />References <br />A. Big Island Management Plan, 2011 (Available on Big Island Website) <br />B. Big island Master Plan, 2018. (Available on Big Island Website) <br /> <br />Item No.: 8 Date: February 25, 2019 <br />Item Description: Outdoor Recreation Grant Application Resolution for Big Island Park <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda