Title
Accept the ADCNR Public Access Improvement Grant for the Construction of the Outdoor Classroom at Graham Creek Preserve
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Accept the ADCNR Public Access Improvement Grant for the Construction of the outdoor classroom and learning stations at Graham Creek Preserve and appropriate the funds. The grant is for $50,000 with a 1:1 match requirement. We anticipate the in kind services will be $20,000. Also as part of the project, we request to allocate $2423 for electrical service installation by M & M South Baldwin Electric.
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? _______Capital Project__________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $__100,000_________
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Foley applied for the ADCNR Public Access Improvement Grant for the construction of the outdoor classroom and learning stations at Graham Creek Preserve at a project cost of $100,000.
WHEREAS, the City received approval for the grant to construct the outdoor classroom and learning stations following final approval by NOAA.
WHEREAS, the outdoor classroom will include a stage area with power for future events.
WHEREAS, the power source requires an electrical service to be installed.
WHEREAS, M & M South Baldwin Electric prepared a proposal to install the electrical service at a cost of $2423.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: The City of Foley accepts the ADCNR Public Access Improvement Grant for the construction of the outdoor classroom and learning stations at Graham Creek Preserve in the amount of $50,000, revenue account 12-5816 Q98 GRANT, with a 1:1 match, and appropriates $100,000 for the total project under account 12-665-7320 Q98 PROJ.
SECTION 2: The City of Foley accepts the proposal from M& M South Baldwin Electric for the installation of the electrical service for the stage in the amount of $2423.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.