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File #: 18-0644    Version: 1 Name: Requesting Permission to Apply for FY2020 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 12/5/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/17/2018 Final action: 12/17/2018
Title: A Resolution Approving Grant Application for FY2020 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
Attachments: 1. FY2020 RTP Grant Application
Title
A Resolution Approving Grant Application for FY2020 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for Graham Creek Nature Preserve.

Summary
Graham Creek Nature Preserve is requesting permission of the council to apply for the FY2020 Recreational Trails Program that is being offered through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The grant application is due on December 21, 2018 and offers 80% project funding with a 20% local match. Grant funds will be used to extend a portion of the ADA Boardwalk and Memorial Tree Walk at Graham Creek. The total project estimate is $248,644.00 and the City is requesting $198,915.20 in FY2020 RTP funds, and if the grant is funded, the City will be required to provide $49,728.80 (20%) in local matching funds through in kind and cash contributions. If awarded, match requirements will be budgeted in 2020 budget.

Budgetary Impact:
(If awarded, the activity will be budgeted in FY2020)
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $____________.

Capital - Departmental
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $___________ and described in budget as __________________________________.
____Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_____________ OR, transfer of $___________ from Account #____________ to Account #_______________
___ Not Budgeted - account # __________________________ requires budget increase of ____________.

Capital Project - **THE PRE-PROJECT CHECKLIST AND BUDGET CHECKLIST MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FILE**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including c...

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