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File #: 0060-16    Version: 1 Name: Council Authorization to submit grant applications to American Water Company for (1) $148,076 for a new educational play trail with interactive opportunities for participants of all ages at Raven Run and (2) $140,867 for Phase II of the Veterans Park Natu
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 1/25/2016 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 3/3/2016 Final action: 3/3/2016
Enactment date: 3/3/2016 Enactment #: R-084-2016
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to American Water Co. and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, which Grant funds are in the amount of $288,943, and are for improvements to the Raven Run Discovery Trail ($148,076) and the Veterans Park Natureground ($140,867). [Div. of Grants and Special Programs/Dept. of General Services, Gooding/Reed]
Attachments: 1. Legistar Memo, 2. Site Plan for Raven Run Discovery Trail, 3. Site Plan for Veterans Park, 4. RESOLUTION - 084-2016
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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to American Water Co. and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, which Grant funds are in the amount of $288,943, and are for improvements to the Raven Run Discovery Trail ($148,076) and the Veterans Park Natureground ($140,867). [Div. of Grants and Special Programs/Dept. of General Services, Gooding/Reed]
Summary

Authorization to submit Grant Applications to American Water Company for (1) $148,076 for a new educational play trail with interactive opportunities for participants of all ages at Raven Run and (2) $140,867 for Phase II of the Veterans Park Natureground providing an environmentally themed playground. Additional Phase II funding includes clearance of non-native invasive plants, building the remaining trail, installing and Accessible Motion and Balance Play Station, installing woodland Play Stations, and providing amenities such as benches and signs. No matching funds are required. Funds will not be Budgeted until approved by the granting agency. (L60-16)(Gooding/Reed)

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute and submit the Grant Application, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to American Water Company and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, which Grant funds are in the amount of $288,943.00, and are for improvements to the Raven Run Discovery Trail ($148,076.00) and t...

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