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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF (PRG) IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,525,000 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
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Summary & Background
On March 29, 2024, the City of Commerce City (“City”) submitted three Adams County Open Space grant applications for a total request of $1,525,000. The first application was for the Paradice Island Aquatic Facility Leak Repair and Re-plaster Project, which is a comprehensive waterline replacement project and re-plaster of three pools. The City requested $1,000,000 in grant funding of the total project cost of $4,261,986.
The second application was for the Ragweed Open Space and River Run Park Improvement Project. This project would install new irrigation at the River Run Park ball field and two areas within the Ragweed Open Space, as well as install a new playground at the River Run Park. The City requested $500,000 in grant funding of the total project cost of $1,100,000.
The final project was the Pioneer Park Scoreboard Replacement. This project will replace four scoreboards at the baseball fields at Pioneer Park. The City requested $25,000 of a total project cost of $105,327.
On July 9, 2024, the Adams County Board of County Commissioners awarded $1,000,000 for the Paradice Island Repair and Re-plaster Project, $500,000 for the Ragweed Open Space and River Run Park Improvement Project and $25,000 for the Pioneer Park Scoreboard Replacement Project.
Adams County agrees to disburse grant funds to the City to provide reimbursement for the payment of project costs upon successful completion of the project, or on a quarterly basis. Itemized Reimbursement Requests are required for reimbursements. Should the projects take two full years to complete, the Reimbursement Request for the final period of the project must be received by July 9, 2026 to remain compliant with the Project Completion Date. Reimbursements disbursed from Adams County shall not exceed 27.89% of project costs incurred during the previous period with cumulative reimbursements totaling no more than $1,525,000 based on a total project cost of $5,467,313.
City Manager Rogers will sign the Adams County Open Space grant agreements. The ordinance attached accepts the Adams County Open Space Grant funds awarded for this project.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Chad Redin, Director of Parks, Recreation and Golf
Staff Presenting: Chad Redin is available for questions.
Financial Impact: $1,525,000
Funding Source: Adams County Open Space Grants
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance 2618
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance 2618