HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-218MAY 24, 2011 11 -218 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF RECREATIONAL TRAILS ACT
GRANT APPLICATION FOR CITY CENTER RIVERWALK
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is interested in developing lands for public
outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, financial aid is required to carry out the project; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, through the
Recreational Trails Program, provides grant funds to develop and maintain recreational
rails and trail - related facilities for both motorized and non - motorized recreational trail
uses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh desires to apply for said grant funds for
riverwalk improvements along the area known as City Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh has budgeted
funds sufficient to complete the project and hereby authorizes Allen Davis, Community
Development Director, to act on behalf of the City of Oshkosh to:
- Submit an application to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for
any financial aid that may be available;
- Submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation within 6
months of project completion date;
- Submit signed documents; and
-Take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete the approved project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh will comply with State or
Federal rules for the programs; will maintain the completed project in an attractive,
inviting and safe manner; will keep the facilities open to the general public during
reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility and will obtain from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or the National Park Service approval in
writing before any change is made in the use of the project site.
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ON THE WATER
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Allen Davis /w-�-"--
Community Development Director
DATE: May 18, 2011
RE: Approve Submittal of Recreational Trails Act Grant Application for City Center
Riverwalk
BACKGROUND /ANALYSIS
As part of the proposed City Center area riverwalk improvements between Jackson Street and Main
Street, the overall design plan includes: demolition of existing concrete walks, step structures and
bulkheads; replace bulkheads to current elevations; new walkways in central courtyard area and east to
Main Street; 12 ft. wide boardwalk from Jackson Street to the central courtyard area; 4 ft. wide
boardwalk in the center area of the project adjacent to the parking lot; 12 ft. wide boardwalk at the
Park Plaza Hotel; new lighting along the entire section; conduits for communications; and finger piers
for transient boat docking.
It is proposed to apply for a Recreational Trails Act grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources. The grant funds would be eligible for costs associated with construction of the overall
riverwalk improvements estimated at a cost of $3 million. Grant funds of up to 50% of eligible costs
can be applied for, or $45,000, whichever is less. Council is being asked to authorize submittal of an
application for grant funds for this purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are currently budgeted in the 2011 Capital Improvement Program for construction of the first
phase of the City Center riverwalk improvements. Funds to complete the riverwalk and construct the
docks are included in the 2012 Capital Improvement Program.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends applying for financial assistance from the Wisconsin DNR for the City Center area
riverwalk improvements.
Approved,
City Manager