RES052200 - Landmarks Local Park Program

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, University City seeks to have exceptional recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, the Park Commission deems it necessary to improve the swimming pool to serve its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, as follows: That application be made to the Landmark Local Parks Program of Missouri Department of Natural Resources for a grant-in-aid of 65 percent of the total cost for restoring the swimming pool, reimbursable upon completion by the state. Grant funds are limited to a total of $144,000 in the statewide category. That a project proposal be prepared and submitted to the Department of Natural Resources through the Division of State Parks, Project and Grant Management Section. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee to sign and execute the necessary documents for forwarding the project proposal application for a grant-in-aid under the Landmark Local Parks Program. Further, the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to sign the project agreement, subsequent amendments, and other necessary documents between the City of University City and the State of Missouri. If a grant is awarded, the City of University City accepts all responsibilities under the Landmark Local Parks Program regulations. This includes, but is not limited to maintenance of the park for public outdoor recreation purposes, compliance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, underground wiring of all telephone and electrical wires under 15KV within the park both under tiffs project and in the future, provisions of facilities which are accessible to and usable by people with a disability. PASSED AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY THIS ;~ DAY OF /VL~, 2000 CITY CLERK