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Consider Acceptance of State Lands Grant for Wolf Creek Park Improvements
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Consider acceptance of ADCNR State Lands Grant for improvements at Wolf Creek Park property. The grant awards $50,000 with a 1:1 match. Of that match we expect to achieve $20,000 of in kind services. Improvements will include kayak launch, fishing pier, signage, parking area, small pavilion and picnic areas. The application was approved under Resolution 4792-12. Also request the creation of a new account and line items for the Wolf Creek Park Improvements found in FY13 Capital Projects Planning Document.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: __$100,000__________
Is this a budgeted item? No
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________ Account No. ___________________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _________________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
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WHEREAS, the City of Foley proposes to construct a canoe/kayak launch, parking area, fishing pier and other small improvemnets at the proposed Wolf Creek Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Foley made application to the ADCNR State Lands Division, Coastal Section for $50,000 in grant assistance to develop the improvements at the Wolf Creek Park from the 306A Public Access Improvement Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Foley was awarded $50,000 in funding with a 50/50 match requirement and in kind services are allowed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Accepts the ADCNR Coastal Public Access Grant for $100,000, with $30,000 cash, $20,000 in kind services, and $50,000 grant funds to be used for Wolf Creek Park Improvements to include canoe/kayak launch, fishing pier, picnic area and parking area.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.