Memorandum 18-096 KHLT Grant Application, MOU, and Matching Funds

Memorandum 18-096

TO:                        Mayor and Council

FROM:                 Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner

DATE:                   August 17, 2018

SUBJECT:          Support for trail construction grant application and matching funds

Requested Action:

Background

Earlier this year, KHLT requested HART Trail funding from the city to pay for a trail design and cost estimate. The goal is to build a universally accessible trail between Pioneer Avenue, crossing City and KHLT properties, to the existing Poopdeck Trail. Ultimately the City Council approved up to $5,200 to help pay for the design and cost estimate work. This month, KHLT received the proposed trail design and cost estimate. They are now preparing a grant application to the State of Alaska for a Recreational Trails Program Grant. The grant program pays up to $75,000 for recreational trail projects, and requires a 10% match. KHLT is requesting this 10% match come from City HART Trail funds.

Budget

KHLT is still working on their project budget. The total project cost is estimated at $56,327, resulting in a 10% match of $5,632. Because this is a draft budget, staff has chosen to increase the funding request up to $6,000, or 10% whichever is less.

Requested Action: Support the resolution, MOU and a budget amendment for the KHLT and City of Homer Poopdeck Platt Trail Project.

Attachments

Ptarmigan Ptrails Trail Design and Recommendations
Draft MOU