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Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant Application Update. (no attachment)
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Staff: |
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Jim Orr, Director |
Parks and Recreation |
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Linda Smith, Assistant Director |
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Andrea Judge, Administrative Services Manager |
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Lisa Baaske, Administrative Coordinator |
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Overview: Subsequent to the Council’s discussion on April 11, staff has further discussed the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) land acquisition grant application for a portion of the American Legion property. We have determined that two options exist:
• To take no action on this land acquisition PARTF grant application opportunity and apply in the future for a PARTF grant for park development. This could take place after the Council approves a conceptual plan for the property.
• To move forward with the staff recommendations presented on April 11.
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That the Council take no action at this time on the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant application for land acquisition purposes, but to work on a new PARTF program development grant application after the Council has agreed on a program for the property.
Key Issues:
• Any PARTF grant application intended for reimbursement of land costs would have to be submitted by May 1, 2018.
• Applications for park development can be made each year, assuming the NC legislature appropriates funds for this purpose.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: There are no know costs to the Town for delaying the application process.
Council Goals:
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Create a Place for Everyone |
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Develop Good Places, New Spaces |
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Support Community Prosperity |
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Nurture Our Community |
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Facilitate Getting Around |
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Grow Town and Gown Collaboration |
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND GRANT (2018-04-18/R- )
WHEREAS, the Town has purchased the 33.64 acre American Legion property; and
WHEREAS, the Town still owes $2,171,500 toward the purchase of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Town has until May 1, 2018 to apply for a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application; and
WHEREAS, an 8.75 acre portion of the property has been identified for purposes of submitting a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Manager to apply for a $250,000 North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant to partially offset the cost of the purchase of the American Legion property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to sign the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application.
This the 18th day of April, 2018.
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PRESENTER: Roger L. Stancil, Town Manager