HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 - RESO 19 - JCOS Trails GrantCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 19 Series of 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE
TO ACCEPT A TRAILS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000
FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
CITY OF DENVER
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge was awarded a grant from the Jefferson County Open Space Trails Partnership Program in the amount of $45,000 for a feasibility study for the possibility of a trail connection in the area between Creekside Park and W. 52nd Ave; and
WHEREAS, the study area overlaps with both Wheat Ridge and unincorporated
Jefferson County, but is primarily within the City of Denver; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge and City of Denver agree to have the City of Denver manage the feasibility study; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has received information through resident engagement and resident committees that improvements to the Clear Creek Trail system,
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and local parks are desired; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance of the grant is subject to the condition of execution of the attached agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign the grant agreement with Jefferson County Open Space. Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 22nd day of April 2024.
Bud Starker, Mayor ATTEST:
______ Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk