Resolution 18-069 Authorizing KHLT Grant Application for Trail on City Property and Approving an MOU and Matching Funds

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Mayor

RESOLUTION 18-069

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE KACHEMAK HERITAGE LAND TRUST TO APPLY FOR A STATE OF ALASKA RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAIL ACROSS CITY PROPERTY, ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE, PROVIDING A MATCH OF UP TO $6,000 OR 10%, WHICHEVER IS LESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS.

WHEREAS, Kachemak Heritage Land Trust (KHLT) owns the 3.47-acre Poopdeck Platt property at the end of Klondike Avenue in Homer (KPB Parcel 17719231) which abuts City owned property (KPB Parcel 17719234); and

WHEREAS, The 2004 Homer Non-Motorized Transportation and Trail Plan describes the need to construct trails that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible; and

WHEREAS, The 2010 Homer Comprehensive Plan describes the need to improve access to parks, and encourages incentives to improve accessibility; and

WHEREAS, Since 2013 KHLT has worked with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, Architects, State Parks, the City, Independent Living Center and community members on a conceptual site plan for a community park on this property; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 17-075(A) resolved to continue to work towards becoming a city that is universally accessible to all; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance 18-29(A) authorized the expenditure of up to $5,200 of HART Trail funds to pay for design and cost estimate work on a universally accessible trail through City and KHLT lands; and

WHEREAS, Estimated project costs are $56,327 (this number to change), and the State of Alaska Recreation Trail Program requires a 10% match; and

WHEREAS, The HART Trails fund balance is in excess of $500,000 and can provide the required match; and

WHEREAS, Use of HART Trails fund will leverage considerable funding for the trail; and

WHEREAS, The construction of the trail will provide increased universal access within downtown Homer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska, authorizes the following:

1. KHLT may to apply for an Recreational Trail Project grant to include trail construction on City lands.
2. The City agrees to retain the trail for a minimum of 5 years as required by the grant program.
3. If the grant is awarded, the City shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with KHLT for project management and maintenance of the trail and that the City Manager is authorized to execute the appropriate documents.
4. The City shall follow this resolution with a budget amendment ordinance to authorize the expenditure of up to $6,000 or 10% of the project as required by the grant program.

                PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 27th day of August, 2018.

CITY OF HOMER
 

                                                                                                                DONNA ADERHOLD, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE

ATTEST:

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MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK

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