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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4685
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
NORTHWEST BOZEMAN WAYFINDING STATION AT BOZEMAN SPORTS PARK
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 4521 approved the allocation of Trails, Open Space and
Parks (TOP) bond funding in an amount not to exceed$7,500,000 for the acquisition park land and
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development of the Bozeman Sports Park; and
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant program administered by
Montana State Parks has grant funding available for outdoor recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, a wayfinding kiosk and an accessible restroom facility are elements
included in the Preliminary Master Site Plan for the Bozeman Sports Park;
WHEREAS, Grant No. 2016-005 application has been approved by the City Manager,
Finance Director, and Director of Parks and Recreation in compliance with Administrative Order
2014-001; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman is interested in acquiring or developing outdoor iC
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recreational facilities on the following described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of and
the State of Montana.
Project Title:Northwest Bozeman Wayfinding Station
Total Estimated Cost: $250,000
Brief Description of Project: A wayfmding station consisting of a shaded kiosk and
accessible restroom with landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Land & Water Conservation Fund financial assistance is required for the
acquisition or development of said outdoor recreational facilities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana,that
Section 1 —Grant Application
The City of Bozeman wishes to make application to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to seek
2016 Land & Water Conservation Fund financial for assistance from the National Park Service in
the amount of 50% of the actual cost of the project ($125,000); and the grant application to the
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for the Northwest Bozeman Wayfrnding
Station is approved to be submitted for the 2016 grant cycle.
Section 2—Compliance with Grant Requirements
The City of Bozeman certifies to the following:
1. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the Land&Water Conservation
Fund Grants in Aid Manual and the official agreement between the applicant and
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Montana Fish, Wildlife &Parks, both of which will be part of the project agreement for
any grant awarded.
2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will cagy out the
acquisition and/or development in the manner described in the proposal and any plans
and specifications attached thereto unless prior approval for any change has been
received from Montana Fish,Wildlife&Parks.
3. That, at the time of application, it has committed to fund the entire project(the sponsor
must make full payment on all project expenses before being reimbursed for up to 50
percent of allowable costs),and will initiate work within 90 days following federal
approval{weather permitting}.
' 4. That the project will be operated and maintained in perpetuity at the expense of said
for public outdoor recreation use.
5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to substantiate
claims for cost sharing.
6. That open public participation was encouraged throughout the planning phases of the
project.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the me day of f;-1 L ,2016.
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