SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie in Support of a Grant Application for Funding from Colorado Parks & Wildlife for Construction of Reach 2 of the Coal Creek Regional Trail and Committing Matching Funds for the Grant
Department
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks & Recreation
Kathy Kron, Development & Neighborhood Services Division Manager
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Time
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Grant Request: $250,000
Town Match: $1,115,642.23
Fund: Trails & Natural Areas Fund
Line Item Number: 210-50-810-605000-265001
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Colorado Parks & Wildlife requires a resolution from Town Council at the time of grant application to verify commitment to the project and the matching funds from the Town.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• A resolution is required as part of the grant application to Colorado Parks and Wildlife to verify financial support for the project.
• Town matching funds are available in the Trails & Natural Areas Fund.
• Design is underway and construction is planned for 2026.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Reach 2 of the Coal Creek Regional Trail runs from Reliance Park to County Line Road. The trail project is being designed in conjunction with the Coal Creek Restoration & Flood Control Project to create efficiencies in design and construction for both projects. Funding for the creek restoration & flood control project is being supported by FEMA. However, those funds do not support the trail portion of the project. Trails and Natural Area Funds (TNAF) are allocated in 2025 for the project, however additional amenities, such as a pedestrian bridge connecting to Erie Wetlands, are desired as part of the project. This grant request will supplement Town funding for these added amenities.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
☐ Traffic & Road Infrastructure
☐ Growth & Development
☐ Water Cost & Availability
☐ Affordable & Diverse Housing
☐ Increased Commercial Development
☐ Responsible Oil & Gas Development
☐ Preservation of Open Space
☒ Recreation & Community Amenities
☒ Multi-Modal Focus
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution
2. Grant Application