HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4237 Procedures for the Application and Award of Bozeman Park Improvement Grant Funds BQZ
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AND ESTABLISH
PROCEDURES FOR THE APPLICATION AND AWARD OF BOZEMAN PARK
IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, The City Commission has previously established through the annual budget
process a City Parkland Improvement Grant program, and;
WHEREAS, These grant funds are intended to assist citizens in their efforts to improve
facilities and infrastructure within Bozeman City parks, and;
WHEREAS, These funds are to be used as matching funds for park improvements, and;
WHEREAS, These funded improvements are intended to add to the long -term benefit of
City Parks and the surrounding properties, and;
WHEREAS, The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has been involved in supporting
and advising the Commission and Director of Parks and Recreation on grant applications, and;
WHEREAS, Many applications have been received and many park improvement
projects have been completed as a result of this program including improvements to the Adam
Bronken sports complex, numerous playground and local park improvements, climbing boulders
and trail enhancements, and many other improvements to parks infrastructure, and;
WHEREAS, The City desires to formalize the application and award process,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
i. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish procedures for the
administration and granting of monies annually budgeted by the City Commission
and, with input and advice from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board through a
public solicitation process, to award grants under the Park Improvement Grant
program.
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ii. That the City Manager is authorized to delegate this authority to the Director of Parks
and Recreation or their designee.
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iii. That the City Manager or designee annually report to the Commission during the
budget process on all grants awarded and all projects completed or in process during
the previous year.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof on the 1 st day of February, 2010.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GRE SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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