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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000 FOR THE VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK RENOVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING RELATED MATTERS.
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Summary and Background Information:
An Adams County Open Space grant application for the Veteran’s Memorial Park Renovation Project was submitted in February 2020. The city received notification that funding in the amount of $400,000 was approved in July 2020. This award of $400,000 is in addition to the $750,000 awarded for this project in May of 2019 through the Adams County Open Space grant program. Items funded by the grant dollars include site furnishings, landscape and irrigation, and site lighting and electrical. The city has two years from the date of award to expend these funds.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Carolyn Keith, Director of Parks, Recreation and Golf
Staff Member Presenting: Carolyn Keith if necessary
Financial Impact: $400,000
Funding Source: Adams County Open Space Grant
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve Ordinance 2289 allowing the city to accept and recognize funds applied for and awarded by the Adams County Open Space Grant.
Suggested Motion: Motion to introduce Ordinance 2289 by council as seated and approve on first reading.