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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 Ordinance No. 034ORDINANCE NO. 34 SERIES OF 2019 BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 32 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARTINEZ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, PERTAINING TO THE ROMANS PARK TENNIS AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, in November 2003 and in November 201 I, the voters of Arapahoe County approved a county-wide sales and use tax to be deposited in the Arapahoe County Open Space Fund and used for specified Open Space purposes as set forth in County Resolution No. 030381, as amended by Resolution No. I I 0637 (Open Space Resolution); WHEREAS, the Open Space Resolution authorizes the County to award discretionary grants to municipalities and special districts; WHEREAS, the City of Englewood submitted .an application for award of grant funds from the Open Space Sales and Use Tax ("Grant Funds") to be distributed to municipalities; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Englewood 'authorized the City's Arapahoe County Open Space Grant Application for Romans Park Tennis & Playground Improvement by the passage of Resolution No. 42, Series 2019; WHEREAS, the City of Englewood has been awarded an Arapahoe County Open Space Program Grant in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for the Romans Park Tennis & Playground Improvement ("Grant Project"), with a City cash match amount of $200,000, for a total of $700,000.00 dollars; WHEREAS, this Ordinance will authorize the Intergovernmental Grant Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe, State of Colorado for the Romans Park Tennis & Playground Improvement; and WHEREAS, this intergovernmental agreement is authorized by Article XIV, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution and Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-1-203. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Intergovernmental Grant Agreement between the City of Englewood, Colorado and the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, for the Romans Park Tennis & Playground Improvement, attached as "Attachment I", is hereby accepted and approved by the Englewood City Council along with Exhibit A to Attachment I (the Grant application and Resolution No. 42, Series 2019). Sectio n 2. The Mayor is authorized to execut e and th e Ci ty C lerk to attes t and seal the Intergovernmental Grant Agreemen t for and on behalf of the Ci ty of Englewood. Colorado. Introduced , read in full , and passed 011 firs t reading 0 11 the 5 th day of August, 2019. Publ ished by Title as a Bill fo r an Ordinance in the City's official newspaper o n the 8th day of August, 2019. Publi s hed a s a Bill for an Ordinance on the City's officia l webs ite beginning on t he 7th day of August.20 19 fo r th irty (30) days. Read by Title and pa ssed on final reading on the 19th da y of August, 2019. Published by Title in the City 's official newspaper as Ordinance No. 34, Seri es of 20 19, o n th e 22nd day of August, 2019. Publi s hed by titl e o n the City's officia l website begi nni ng on t he 2 1st da y of August, 2019 fo r thirty (30) days . This Ordin ance s hall take effect thirt y (30) days after ublication fo llowin g final pas sage. ATTEST: I, Step ha ni e Carlil e, City Clerk of the Cit y of Englewo od . Co lorado, hereb y certify that the above an d foregoing is a true copy of the O rdinan ce passed on final readin g and published by Title as Ordinance No. 34, Ser ies o f 20 19. 2 Dave Lee City of Englewood Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvements 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application City of Englewood Mr Dave Lee MrDave Lee 1000 Englewood Parkway #305 Englewood, CO 80110 M: 720-884-7808 d lee@englewoodco.gov 0: 303-762-2687 M: 720-884-7808 Pri n t ed On : 11 Ap ril 2019 20 19 St andard and Small Grant Applicat ion 1 Dave Lee Appl ication Form Application Summary Primary Contact Information * Please provide information for the primary contact for this project in the followi ng for mat. Agency : Na me: Title : Telephone: Emai l : City of Englewood Mr. Dave Lee Open Space Man ager-I nterim Parks and Recreati on Director 303 -762-2687 dlee@englewoodco.gov Grant Category * Se lect One : City of Engl ewood • Standard Grant: $100,001 -$500,000, requir i ng a min i m um of 25% total project cost cash match • Small Grant: $1,000 -$100,000, requiring a minimum of 10% total project cost cash match Stand ard Grant Project Type * Select One: • Trail Project: Trail/tra ilhead const ruction or improvement, including stream/road crossings and trai lhead ame ni t ies (such as parking or she lters) • Site Improvement Project: New const r uction, i mprovem e nt, repa i r, or r eplacement of outdoor recr eation facilities o r amenities (such as playgrounds, she l ters, sports field s, restrooms, or interior trail connections) • Envi ronmental/Cultural Educati on Project: Eligib le projects include outreach materials (such as printed materials, v id eo, or displays), installations (such as signage), or associated outdoor amenities (such as shelters or nati ve landscaping) • Acqui si tion Project: Elig ible projects include fee si mple acquisition of land for public open space, parks, o r trails; o r ac quisi tion of a t ra il or co nservation easemen t. Additional application materials are required. • Other Project: Other allowable projects i nclude stream/habi tat restoration, natura l re-vegetati o n, and water quality improvement Si t e Improvement Project Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 St an d ard and Small Grant Application 2 Da ve Lee Project Title * Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvements Project Address * 1700 East Floyd Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 Project Location * Select a Jurisdiction or Unincorporated Arapahoe County : Englewood GPS Coordinates (Latitude in Decimal Degrees}* Examp l e: Dove Va ll ey Regiona l Park Latitude : 39.577303 39.392300N GPS Coordinates {Longitude in Decimal Degrees}* Example: Dove Va ll ey Reg ional Park Longitude : -104.828850 104.580000W Grant Request Amount * $500,000.00 Cash Match Amount * $200,000.00 Total Project Amount* City of Englewood Total project amount i ncludes grant request and cash match only. Please do not include in-kind match. $700,000.00 Cash Match Percentage * Ca lculate cash match as% of total project cost. Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant App lication 3 Dave Lee City of Englewood 28 Project Partners List partner agencies if applicable. United States Tennis Association, USTA (application in process) Executive Summary * Highlight key points of your proposal, such as project desc ription, goals, need, partnerships, deliverables, etc. Romans Park is a City of Englewood n eighbo rhood park and has a total of 4.6 acres. The total population of the surroundi ng four Census Block Groups is 6,138, with 1,429 children under the age of 18. The houses in this neighborhood are small, single family bungalows approx imately 1000-1600 SF and built in the 19S0's, there are also several mu lti-family apartment buildings that border the par k on the south si de. Median household incomes vary greatly between the western Census Block Groups and the eastern Census Block Groups . The center section of the park includes a small covered picnic area, two playgrounds, a public restroom, basketball co urt, and 4 tennis courts, with 2 large rectangu lar grassy areas both east a nd west of this central section. The east end of the park has a natural rock fo untain wate rfall a nd numerous mus hroo m cement sculptures that are used for seating. The wes t s ide of the park has a large grassy area that is currently used as an on-leash dog area. The park is heavily used by lo cal neigh bors, surrounding communities, school sports programs and Arapahoe County residents for a wide range of u ses. Most p a rk visitors li ve within one-half mile walking distance of the park. In addition, several g roups such as the Friends of Englewood Parks, Pirate Youth Sports Program, Charles Hay World Elem entar y School and St. Mary's Academy would like to utili ze the park a m e nities for tennis, soccer, recreation al and educational programs. The City of Eng lewood has two p rimary goals t o make improvements utilizing Arapahoe Cou nty Grant Fu nds to the Romans Park. The 1st goal is total replacement of the existing damaged tennis courts. The existing tennis courts have multiple cracks, low spots and peeling su r faces. They h ave been u sed by both res idents and school groups in th e pas t , however, are la rge ly unused by the community due to the poor conditions and h ave b ee n recently closed. The new design of the courts will comply with the United States Tennis As socia tion (USTA) facility guideli n es for providing adequate distance between each court to co mply with s afety guidelines. The existing tennis facility holds four (4) tennis courts that are not in co mpliance with th e se gu ide lin es. Du e to t h e n ew require m e nts the new design includes three (3) tennis cou rts with required spacing di stan ce between courts and court lines w ill be painted to accom modate both c hildre n and adults. The 2 nd g oal is to upgrade and r e place the playground equipment and relocate the existing 5-12-year-old play area in adjacent proximity to the 2-5-year-old play area. Th is relo ca tion will be safer and more conven ie nt for child caretake r s t o supervise children. Both new playgrounds w ill be updated w it h American Society Testing and Ma teria ls (ASTM) new and safer eq uipment and materials that will also b e su rrounded by American Disabilities Act (ADA) comp li ant walkways. This Roma n s Park renovation project aims to improve community resources by providing n ewly des igned and constructed tennis courts and a n ew, co llocated, accessib le neig hborhood p layground for all ages. The City ofEnglewood has secured $200,000 in matching fund s, 28.5% of the $700,000 total project budget for the tenn is courts a nd playground improvements. We do not want to miss this opportunity. The Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 4 Dave Lee City of Englewood current state of both the playgrounds is poor and all 4 ten n is cou r ts are damaged and determined unsafe for continuous use. Postponement of this project would impact the residents and neigh boring communities by limi t i ng their r ecreational and outdoor n eeds. The City of Englewood is also pursuing some limited Gra n t funding from the United States Tennis Associatio n (USTA) in the amount of $20 ,000. This amou nt would b e applied for a ddi t ional amenities to include two (2) large covered tennis bench es and any price in creases for post tension concre te. Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Question 1 * Is the applicant in good standing w ith Arapahoe Cou nty Open Spac es? Discuss recent performance (past five years) and list all open Arapahoe County Open Space grants. List any other applications your agency is submitting in this grant cycle . The applicant is in good standing with the Arapahoe Cou nty Open Space (ACOS) Department For the past five years, the applicant has provided th e required progress and final reporting documents per the grant agr eem ent according to the time sch e du le. The applicant has two open projects with Arapahoe County including: River Run Phase Ill and the Jason Park Playground Rep lacement. T h e proj ects are on track fo r being completed withi n the designated time frame and with in the approved budgets. There are no outsta nding funds or required documen tation specific to Arapahoe County Open Space Grants. The a ppli can t will be s ubmitting 1 ACOS gr a nt proposal this cycle for a Standard Grant. Question 2 * How does this project align with the Arapahoe County Open Space Master Plan , Ara pahoe County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, an agency master plan, or other approved planni ng documents? The ACOS Master Pl an provides a 100-year vision, 25-yea r master plan and 5-year action p lan for imple m e nting the purpose and goals of the program. The vision states that the Co unty will be forward thinking, understand a nd e mbrace t h e open s pace, park and trail needs of the current residents, and define a harmonious relationshi p between people and nature in the County for future gen e r ations. The Mission and Purpose Statement proposes to maintain and improve neighborhood parks in the study area of the Master P la n in clud in g the City of Englewood. Goal #OS 1.2 establishes level of service standards for parks and t rail in growth areas policy. The Arapahoe Cou n ty Bike a nd Pe d estrian Master Plan was adopted in 2017. On e of th e County's goals is to increase biking a nd walki n g activity, and a connected and comforta b le networ k is critical to achieving this goa l. The bicycle lanes and bus stop on Floyd Avenue encourage multi-modal transportation and support continued growth a nd u tilization of Roman Park amenities. The City of Eng lewood's 2017 Park a nd Recreation Master Plan goal is to provide nearby recreation and leisure opportuniti es within walking distance ( one-half mile) of residential areas which will be met by co mpleting this project. The City's Action Pl an also li sts Romans Park as a priority for construction improvements due to t h e aging conditi o n of the equ ipment Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Appli ca t ion 5 Dave Lee City of Englewood This ACOS Grant proposal is in align m ent w ith all the goals in the Master Plans noted above. Question 3 * Describe how t his project addresses specific objectives in the Arapahoe County Open Space Resolution #030381/#110637. The resolution is available on the Open Space website. The tennis co urts and playground replacement project at Rom a n s Park in Eng lewood addresses the specific objectives set forth in the Arapahoe Cou n ty Open Space Resolutions #030380 and #110637 by providing, maintaining and improving ne ighborhood parks per Section Vlll.C.3.O. The proposed project and applicant meet the current objectives of the Arapahoe County Open Space Resolution #110637 adopted 12/5/11. Sp ecifically, this project m eet s the a ppro ved ballot e lement ide ntifie d including: · Provide, ma in tain and improve nei g hborhood parks, o pe n space, sports fields, picnic facilities a nd biking, walking and multi-use trails; Co n struction of t he Rom ans Park Tennis Courts and Playground Improvement Project meets this fundamental need. This project will enhance an unde r-served n eighborhood by providing a common location to gather around a n e wly com pleted p layground and tennis court facility. Improvements made by this project will e nhan ce the o utdoor experience while e ncouraging youth a nd their families to spend more time outdoors. Certification and Authorized Signature Form * Please attach completed Certification and Authorized Signature Form as a PDF document. For m must be signed by highest authority in agency or authorized individual. Requir ed forms are available on the Open Space website. Please name your fil e as follows: Applicant_SignatureForm.pdf CityofEnglewood_SignatureForm.pdf.pdf Project Timeline Project Timeline Form * Please attach completed Project Timeline Form as a PDF document. Required forms are available on the Open Space website. Please name your file as follows: Applicant_ TimelineForm.pdf CityofEnglewood _ T im eline.pdf Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 6 Dave Lee Ci ty of Englewood Project Budget Budget Narrative * Provide a clear and concise budget narrative. Include details about expenses in each budget category, justification for any unusual line items, and an explanation of how you arrived at these estimates . Include amounts and sources of cash/in-kind match. Th e total project budget is $700,000 and this grant proposal is r equesting $500,000 from the Arapa ho e County Open Sp aces g rant program. The City of Eng le w o od h as committed a nd secured $200,000 r e flecti ng a 28.5% cash match using ACOS Share back fund s. We w ill be r e s pons ible for any overages in the project costs. The City of Englewood is a lso seeki ng up to $20,000 of Category Ill Funds from the Un ited States Tennis Association, as an additional funding partner, however this application process has not yet been fi nali zed. The lin e item project costs included were calculated March 2 01 9. With Englewood's long history o f constructing, updating and mainta ining p ark a m enit ies, these budget numbe rs are guaran teed . • Demolition and Er osion Control-$5 8,000: In cludes mobili zation, erosion co ntrol, temporary fencin g, removal of: eq uipment, edging materials, tennis courts a nd walkways • Landscape & Grading -$29,300: Incl u d es so ils, cuts, fills, grading and sod • Si t e Improve ments -$3 16,200: Includes Te nni s Courts, and p layground cu rb/bou ld e r s, wood fib e r mulch, Dumor be n ch es, concrete walkway/retainin g wall • Pl ayground Equipm ent -$277,800 : 2-5 year play e quipme nt and 5 -12 yea r play equipment • Irrigation -$18,700: Spray syst e m r estoration • Tota l estim a ted cost -$700,000 Th e costs reflect ed a b ove have b een reviewed by the planning team, p r oject partn e r s and design team. The costs identified r e present extremely competitive costs for th is type of project Budget Forms * Pl ease attach completed Summary Budget Form and Deta il e d Exp e nse Budget Fo rm as a si ngle PDF document. Required forms are available on the Open Space website. Please name your fil e as follows: Applicant_BudgetForms.pdf CityofEnglewood _Bu dgetForms.pdf Project Narrative Question 1 * Describe the project goals, scope, expected results, and deliverables. Describe project elements, including useful life. Discuss the current condition of the project site and what improvements are pro posed . Discus s how this project improves access to the outdoors, connectivity, and/or educational opportunities. The City of Englewo od, Parks and Recreation Division has hired the firm , Good b ee & Associates, Inc. to prov ide a s ite assessm e nt, d esign drawi ngs/specification s, and esti m ati ng services t o address t h e needs to renovate the tennis co u rts a nd playgrou n d s . Printed On: 11 Apri l 2019 2019 St andard and Small Grant Applicati on 7 Dave Lee City of Englewood The City of Englewood has two primary goals to make improvements utilizing Arapahoe County Grant Funds to the Romans Park. 1. Tennis Courts: The 1st goal is total replacement of the existing damaged tennis courts and upgrade the tennis court area to be safer and compliant with United States Tennis Association (USTA) Guidelines to accommodate both children and adults. The existing tennis courts have multiple cracks, low spots and peeling surfaces. They have been used by both residents and school groups in the past, however, are largely unused by the community due to the poor conditions and have been recently closed due to safety concerns. The 1st goal will replace damaged tennis courts with functional post tension concrete that will last up to 7 times longer than asphalt courts, have a more controlled slope for drainage, less potential liability from structural cracking and increased resistance to settling and/ or heaving. This type of court may be constructed over existing courts with less major excavation and transporting of material. (Less waste/pollution). 2. Playgrounds: The 2nd goal is to relocate the existing 5-12-year-old play area in adjacent proximity to the 2-5-year-old play area. This relocation will be safer and more convenient for child caretakers to supervise children. Both new playgrounds will be updated with American Society Testing and Materials (ASTM) new and safer equipment and materials that will also be surrounded by American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant walkways. The existing facilities consist of two play pits approximately 7750 S.F. Both play pits contain pea gravel surfaces that are not compliant with ASTM safety standards. The 5 to 12 area contains 2 aging structures and a swing set The 2 to 5 area contains a climbing wall, a see saw, 2 spring animals and a swing. which do not provide ADA accessibility. Paint is peeling on the play structures, see saw and swings and the slides have cracked and peeling plastic. Both playground pits are surrounded by wood timbers that are splintered and uncomfortable to sit on. There is currently no ADA compliant access route to the playgrounds. Currently, the two play areas are separated by a restroom building. For parents and caretakers with children of both age groups, they cannot monitor both play areas at the same time. There is a considerable amount of wasted play area space. The 2nd goal provides for an updated accessible children's playground that is currently not accessible from a sidewalk, play surfacing or equipment standpoint The playground elements will provide improvements in three key areas: 1. A 6' accessible route concrete sidewalk will be constructed up to the play pit areas. The slope of the walk will not exceed 4.5%. An ADA access ramp will also be provided for entrance into each play pit. 2. The play pits will receive an ADA compliant surface material of wood fiber. 3. New ADA accessible equipment will be provided for both the 2-5 and 5-12 age groups. • The 2-5 age group will have 1 accessible play structure (with 6 play events -3 elevated and 3 ground) and includes 2 more accessible ground play events and 2 swings. • The 5-12 age group will have 1 accessible play structure (with 9 play events -5 elevated and 4 ground), 1 net climber, an accessible spinner, see saw and 4 swings, 1 of which will be accessible. Useful Life: This Romans Park renovation project aims to improve community resources by providing newly designed and constructed tennis courts and a new, collocated, accessible neighborhood playground for all ages. The useful life of the proposed elements are as follows: Tennis Courts -Lifetime on concrete, 10 years on surfacing; Playground & Equipment -15 years with routine maintenance; and Walkways & Retaining walls -20 to 40 years. Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 8 Da v e Lee City o f Englewood Sustainability /Recycled Materials: Playground s urfacing material is made from 100% recycled materials. Soils excavated for new play pits will be utilized on site in fill areas needed for access route and smoothing out slope transition between 2 to 5 play pit and ten ni s court r emoval. Proposed benches are made from the highest percentage of post-consumer and post-industrial content steel. The project will be designed to provide updated, accessible children 's playgrounds with minimal existing vegetation r emoval. So me existing play equ ipme nt will be removed, reconditioned and placed in other city locations. Additionally, some designated metal play equipment will be repurposed as art for future projects. Several mature shade trees that surround the Project Site will require tree protection fenc in g during constru ction and will provide long-term shade for the new playground. The City will provide ongoing park and playground maintenance. Accessibility: The proposed project will improve access to the outdoors, connectivity, and/or educational opportunities. The City's goal to provide n earby r ecreation and leisure oppo r tunities within walking di stan ce (one-half mile) of residential areas will b e met by completi n g thi s project. Mul t i-modal transporta t ion all ows co nnectivity to schools and neighborh ood s along Floy d Av e nu e at Romans Park. There is a Bicycle Route on Floyd Ave and a School Bus Stop at t h e intersection right in front of Romans Park. Charles Hays World Elementary School is located nearby wher e many neighborhood children attend, t hus a ll owing for after school educa tional programs. Importantly, we will meet the City's goal to provide a common area for neighbors of all ages to gather, socia li ze and p lay; interactive play eq u ipment; ADA access ib le trails; and s h aded a r eas for picnics and sitting once this project is completed. Question 2 * Describe the community/neigh borhood and user groups the project will serve . Discuss the type of users (children, families, seniors, sports leagues, etc.), and esti mate the number of users that will benefit annually. How d i d you arrive at this estimate? Include up to five community support letters in the Attachments section. Romans Park is a City of Englewood n e ig h borhood park a nd has a total of 4.6 acr es. This neigh borhood has historically represented a lower in come level within Englewood and now includes four Census Block Groups within a q u a rte r mile of Romans Park. The total pop u lation of the surrou nd ing four Census Block Groups is 6,138, w ith 1,429 children under the age of 18. Most houses in this neighborhood a re small, single fami ly bungalows approximately 1000-1600 SF and built in t h e 1950's; there are a lso several multi-family apartment buildings that border the park on the south side. Median household incomes vary greatly between the western Census Blo ck Groups and the eastern Census Block Groups. The median household incomes for the western Census Block Groups are $27,805 and $50,5 5 5, wh il e the eastern Census Block Groups have highe r than average med ian household incomes than for the Ci ty of En g lewood as a w ho le. There is a s ignificant percentage of persons living in fema le headed house ho lds within the four Census Block Groups (33.3%). A significant percentage of the total population of the four Census Blocks Districts is of Hispanic origin . The Denver Regiona l Council of Governments has designated parts of the Romans Park as Environmental Ju s tice Zo n es due to signi ficant minori ty populations and low in comes. Charles Hay World School serves the educational needs of Romans Park. The population o f Charles I lay World School is 60.7% white and 29.8% Hispanic. The pe rcentage of s tudents receiving free or di s counte d lunches is 55.7%. Park users include families, childre n, young adults, adu lts and sen iors that might be running, walking, playing, dog walking, r elaxing, and simply enjoying being outd oors within an urban environment Most park visitors live within one-half mile walkjng distance of the park. Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 St andard and Sm all Grant App lica t io n 9 Dave Lee City of Englewood Today, you might see youth playing basketball on the cou-rt and trying to play soccer in the grassy areas; children ages 2 to 12 years playing on the playground; visitors of all ages stretching and relaxing on the green open space; friends playing a friendly game of basketball ; and guests of all ages seekin g a place to sit and relax under the n oto rious "Mush room Sculptures" a n d the small cover ed s h elter n ext to the p layground. The proposed playground r eplaceme nt will be predom in ately visited by children ages 2 to 12 and their parents, friends, caregivers, grandparen ts and neighbors. We anticipate these visitors being the primary users of the new playground equipment. Support letters have b een gathered from several organizat ions. Pirates Youth Sports will be utilizing the park on the west si d e for young elem enta r y age soccer, another possibility is usage for tennis day camps. St. Mary's Academy has stated their interest in renting the Tennis Courts for their Middle School program. The local elementary schoo l, Charles Hay World School has suppor ted the improvements needed to support the after-school youth s p orts programs a nd recreational needs. The Friends of Eng lewood Parks stated Romans Park is an area where young families w ith ch ildren seek to visit the playgrounds with t hei r children. Thus, Roman Park could be eas il y programmed up to 3 days per week on a steady basis for children ages 6 -1 8. Additionally, adults and senior citizen programs in Tennis an d Pickleball are growi n g rapidly and this location is conven ient and would be highly sought after for tennis practice, competitive games and drop in usage. Englewood Parks and Recreation Depa rtment estimates 300 children and youth players visit the park monthly for programmed sports as mentioned above. In addition, based on similar park size and amenities activity usage is approximately 1000 monthly users, or 15,0 00 annual users including siblings, family members, and neigh bors attending the sport events, will ben efi t from the new p layground equ ipment and tennis courts. Mo s t c urrent United States Census Block repo r ts and City of Englewood Pa rks and Recreation 2017 Master Plan data support these estimates. In addition to the programmed groups, the City could be position e d to receive athletic field/tennis court rental fees for school team practices, day camps, USTA matches and athletic eve nts. Question 3 * Discuss the need and urgency for th is project. Was the proj e ct prioritized in a master plan or othe r planning document? Is this part of a multiphased project? What opportunities will be lost if this project is not funded now? The need and urgency for new tennis courts and playground equipment is high. The tennis courts are badly cracked and have uneven surfaces. The courts are cun-ently closed due to safety conditions. The playground has not had any improveme n ts for over 25 years. T h e playground equipment is outdated a nd not ADA compliant. It is important to demonstrate to the commun ity that the City of Eng lewood is willing to invest the ACOS Funds in this neighborhood to improve safety conditions and offer a place where residents can enjoy outdoor recreational and educational activ ities. As the number of residents in the community and interest in playing outdoors increase, the immediate priority is to improve the existing parks to s upport additi o nal u se. Many of Englewood's o lder parks like Romans Park need upgrades or enh ancem e nts to meet current recreational, aesthetic and safety needs and trends, and increase reside nts' satisfaction levels. Renovating Romans Park is currently identified as a priority in the City's 2017 Master Plan. According to Rea l Estate d emogr aphi cs, t h e ne ighbo rhood s urrounding Romans Park is exper ienci n g a large increase in turnover, as many homes are selling, and new younger families a r e moving into the neighborhood. Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 10 Dave Lee City of Englewood The City's priorities, based on the Parks a nd Recreation Master Pl a n (2017), s upport system-wide enhancements at most parks to include p layground upgrades, s h e lters, open space and natural areas, where n ot a lready completed; integration of imaginative play and unique play features; a n d, ADA co mpliant walkways , curbs, an d r estrooms . The proposed componen ts of this proj e ct meet t h is priority. This grant request meets a sign ifica n t portion of the recomme ndations outlined in the updated 2017 City's Master Plan for Romans Park by replacing the tennis co urts, ex panding the small p layground, replacing old playground equipment, a nd adding new accessib le walkways. A 2nd phase plan includes adding a smaller y o uth sized soccer fi e ld to the Park's west s ide g rassy a rea. This would meet a nother Master Pla n goal to deve lop more athletic fi eld space. The Pirate Youth Spo rts program has made a request to utilize the west side grassy area as a small soccer field for young elemen tary age children. Also, included in the 2nd Ph ase would be demolishing the o ld restrooms and co n structing new ADA access ible restrooms, adding a larger covered pavilion, providing maintenance to art sculptures and updating additional wa lkways within Romans Park. The City of Englewood plans on applyi ng for additional ACOS grant fund ing in 2020 for these im provements. According to the 2017 Master P la n , nearly 40% of Englewood's r esid e nts poll ed were not satisfied with the community's park p laygro unds. Our assessme nt is that this poo r /fair rating is due to the age, co nditions, inaccessibility a nd u nappealing older p laygrounds. Ro mans Park has one of these o lder p laygrounds. In addition, t h e Friends of Englewood Parks (FEP), a citizen fo rm ed committee, has made several presentations to the City of Englewood d uring City Counci l meeting s . This committee did ex tensive research noting the local demographics that s urround Romans Park. The prese ntation s tates the p ark is s urrounded by 3 apartment complexes, and hundreds of small er homes, with many new fa milies moving into the area. There is a s chool bus stop along Fl oyd Ave in front of t h e park a nd committee mem b e rs witnessed 20-40 people after school v is iting th e park. Many photos of park eq u ipment were taken, and conditions were accessed and noted in their prese ntatio n to City Council. FEP conduc ted a local s urvey and gained 100% support, fro m 50 community members polled, to r enovate t he park due to pub lic concerns . In s ubsequent meetings, the FEP committee conti nued to make requests to t h e City Council to seek additional ACOS Grant funding for nee ded improvements to Romans Par k. The City of Englewood has made a commitment to the FEP committee and is seekin g ACOS Grant money to renovate Romans Park. T h e City has secured $200,000 in match ing funds and is app lying for a $20,000 USTA Grant for additional funding for this Romans Park project. However , if this project is delayed, due to non-fund ing of this ACOS Grant, the City does n ot have enough funds in the curr e nt budget to complete this project. We do n ot want to miss this opportunity as this wou ld impact the neig hboring communities by limiting their r ecreational a nd outdoor needs. There is always potential for development costs to rise so we would like to secure current costs. This project is d esign ed, estimated and ready to go with the goal to begin construction in March 2020 a n d complete the project within s ix months. Question 4 * Summarize any planning completed prior to submitting this grant proposal. Is design and engineering complete? Does the project necessitate a zoning change? List any permits or approvals that need to be obtained (county or city planning, stormwater, federal 404 permit, etc.) and their status. If applicable, include eligible planning costs in the match section of the Detailed Expense Budget Form (costs must be incurred within 90 days of application submission and pre-approved by grants program staff) and include proof of any such expense in the Attachments section. Printed On: 11 April 20 19 2019 Sta ndard and Small Grant Application 11 Dave Lee City o f Englewood The City hired a design consultant from Goodbee & Associates, LLC, a Landscape Architect and En vironmental Services Firm, to co nduct a site assessment, provide drawings, specifications and obtai n estimates associated with the Romans Park Tennis, Playground and Soccer field improvements. The plan in cludes site work, demolition, purchase a n d installation of a ll equipment, landscaping, grading, planti n g, irrigation and walkways. The 2017 City Master Plan has guided the process of ensurin g all issues and needs are addre sse d w ith upgrading the aging park to meet c urre nt design and accessib ility standards. The City is not requesting the reimbursement of a ny planning costs t h at have been incurred. The Design plan is 100% complete and does not requ ire a zoning change. This park lies within a flood retention zone a nd the permits identified to meet all City and County requirements are as follows: Building Permit, Grading Permit and Stormwater Drainage Permits w it h estimated costs of $2500 that are included in constru ction costs. Question S * Describe how the project will be completed within the required two year timeframe. Discuss the agency's capacity to complete the project, including project management, resources, and experience implementing similar projects . The City retained Good bee & Associates, Inc. as a Landscape Architect, and Environmental Consultant to perform a site assessment and design a plan for new tennis courts, playgrounds and walkways. The consultant will a lso perform site visits and oversee constru ction. The Romans Park Design, Budget and Timeline is complete and has been approved by the City Council as attached. The playground project will n eed to bid out as designated by the City's policy and charter, the bidding process is planned for Fall 2019. The timeline includes 6 months for the soli c itation of vendors, project bidding, City Council approval, ordering materials, and s ite preparation. Project Management will be assig ned in ternally by the City's Parks and Recreation Department to an experienced design/construction project manager to oversee a ll contrac tors, including the consultant, Goodbee & Associates, In c. We anticipate the construction period will take a mini mum of 6 months to regrade and construct t he playgrounds and tennis courts. We anticipate co m pletin g the project by September 2020. Our past ACOS projects include Jason Park Playground, Rotolo Park Playground, Northwes t Greenbelt Playground and Belleview Park Improvements have all successfully adhered to the p ropos ed s chedule and budget. The City has d emonstrated its capacity to follow timelines and complete proj ects on sch edule and with in budget for the past several d ecades. Question 6 * Summarize any efforts to obtain public input, disseminate information to the public, develop partnerships, and garner community support for this project. Evidence of a transparent public process will be re quired . List the stakeholders that are involved. Discuss any known or anticipated opposition to this project and how th is will be addressed. If applicable, include letters, petitions, or other documents evidencing opposition in the A ttachments section. The Friends of Englewood Parks (FEP) committee held a public m e eting on September 15, 2018 after presenting their concerns a bout the agi n g Romans Park at the City of Engl e wood Council meeting. Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 St andard an d Sma ll Grant Appl ication 12 Dave Lee City of Englewood FEP co-founders, Jessica Dory and Stephen Ward led an initiative to conduct a current assessment of Roman's Park. The assessment included: • Photographs of curre n t conditions of p laygrounds, tennis courts, benches and walkways • Record ing observat ions of number of daily visitors • Compar able a na lysis of other cities a nd their par k budgets • Market research of available sustainable playground eq u ipment • Survey results of neighborhood community members FEP provided t h ei r findings with a Power Point presentation at a City Council meeting. FEP surveyed 50 r esidents a n d ga ined 100% support to petition the City Council to seek addition al Gr ant fund i ng to renovate th e aging Roma n s Park infrastructure. Attached a r e subsequent newspaper articles from the Englewood Herald dated 9/12/2018 and 9/22/2018 reporti ng on the efforts of t h e FE P. There is no k n own opposition to this project Question 7 * How much of your planned cash match is secured? If applicable, what are your plans for secur ing additional funds? Describe cash and in-kind match partnerships established for this project. Include partner s upport letters in the Attachments section and include cash match from partners on the Budget Forms. Gran t recipien ts are responsible for project cost overruns. The cash match of $200,000 (28.5% of total project cost) is fully secured for t h is project u si ng ACOS Share Back funds. This project will not need to raise funds to secure the match. Englewood fully understands that all overruns are the r esponsibility of the City. The City is also pursuing another grant partnership with the Uni ted States Tennis Association (US TA) for a Cap ital Ill leve l g rant of $20,000. T h ese proposed partner fu nds wou ld supplement the City's cash match commitment. If awarded, these funds will support an additional amen ity for two large covered t ennis benches and s u pplement any price increase for post tension concrete. Support Letters h ave b een received from the fo ll owing orga n izations: • Friends of Englewood Parks • Charles Hay World Elementary School • Pirate Youth Sports • St Mary's Aca d emy • Loca l Roma ns Park neigh bor hood citizen-Emily Grace Gonzales The City has demonstrated its capacity to follow timelines and complete projects on schedule and within budget for the past several decades. T h e costs reflected in the budget have been reviewed by the planning team, project pa r tners and design team. The costs identified represent extremely competitive costs for this type of project and t h e City fully understands t hey are respon s ible for any project cost overruns. Question 8 * Describe any scenic, historic, or cultural values associated with the project site. Will they be preserved or restored? Discuss specific natural resources at the site (habitat, water, wildlife, vegetation, etc.) and impacts to these resources as a result of this project. If applica ble, discuss environmental sustainability benefits of thi s project (such as energy or water conservation, water qua lity improvement, etc.). Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 13 Dave Lee City of Englewood The Romans Park Tennis Courts and Playground Improvement project will result in little or no impact to the natu ral resources in the area since th e r e are no native ecosystems that will be impacted by this project; no miti gatio n is req u ir ed. Predominant wildlife s p ecies include red fox squirrel, rabbit, skunk, raccoon, r ed fox, coyote a nd va rious bird species typ ical in the urban/s u burba n setting. This park is unique because t h e co mmunity has r equ ested the City to repurpose several existing playground structures in some capacity. This park has been visited by multiple generations throughout t he years and the area residents have a c ultural connection to t h e existing features of playground equipmen t, a lthough the e quipment is extremely well worn and do not meet ADA or safety sta ndards. To meet the commun ity's request to preserve specific hi s toric p layground e lements, the Englewood Cultural Arts Comm ission voted to have the City's Facilities team remove, and sto re identified metal playgroun d equipment fo r later usage. T h e City a n ticipates these recycled design e lements will be r ecr eated to provide art a n d function ality, enhan ci n g future park project s. Question 9 * Discuss ownership and legal access at the proposed project site . Detail any third-party rights, easements, or other encumbrances that exist. Provide supporting documen tation showing ownership, legal access, and/or permission from landowner in the Attachments section. Th e City o f Englewood owns the property designate d for the proposed project. During construction, t h e crews will n ot need to access any oth er la nd/p ro p e r ty ow ne r for right of way. All construction access w ill b e on the City of Englewood's property. Th e project site is maintained as open space/p a rk land. See attach men ts for Legal Deed o f own e rship document. Question 10* Describe long-term plans for maintaining the project. Who will be responsible for maintenance? Estimate annual costs to maintain the project site, and explain how maintaining the site will affect your agency's budget. The City of Eng lewood will manage th e comple te and long-term maintenance of the playgrounds a nd tennis facility including litter control a nd vandalism repairs. Since this project is for n ew equipment and construction, there will be minimal maintena n ce. The primary m a intenance needs for this project will incl ude trash pickup, graffiti removal, a nd spreading/adding wood fiber annually. The City budgets for maintenance of this park (and all parks) a nnu ally and will co ntinue to do so. If t he project is funded there are not any budget in creases anticipated to m a intain t he pl ayground or te nn is co urts, and th is budget has b een approved by City Counci l. The City of Englewood has demonstrated their stewardship of the parks, playgrounds and open spaces throughout the years. We will continu e to follow the high -qual ity maintenance plan currently provided with this project Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 14 Dave Lee City of Englewood Question 11 * Describe how this project w ill address inclusivity per America ns with D isa b ili t ies Act guidel in es. · Th e Rom a n s Pa rk Te nnis Courts a nd Pl aygr o un d Improvem e n t pro ject includes designs to fully co mply with curre nt ADA Gu id e li nes. The pl a yground will include AD A accessible play e quipment (swings and p lay structures) to meet a ll gu est play needs. T h e proposed e ngineered wood fiber playground surface has h igh impact absorbing qualities yet fi rm, slip res istant s u r fa ce t hat m eet s accessibility guideli nes. The d es ign prov id e s for a n updated accessible childre n 's p la yground that is c urre ntly not accessible from a sid ewalk, play surfacing or equi pment standpoint. The Project w ill provide improvements in t h ree key a r eas: 1. A 6' accessibl e route con c r e te s idewa lk will be made up to the play pit a r eas. T he s lope of the walk w ill n ot exceed 4.5 %. An ADA access ramp w ill a lso be provi d ed for e ntrance into e ach p lay pi t. 2. Th e p lay pits will r eceive an ADA comp li ant sur face m a terial containing engin eered wood fiber. 3. New ADA accessible equipm e n t will b e provided for b o th the 2-5 and 5 -12 age groups. • The 2 -5 age group will have 1 accessible play structure (with 6 play events -3 e levated and 3 ground). In addition, t h is a r ea will includ e 2 more accessible ground play events a nd 2 swin gs. • T he 5-12 age group will h a ve 1 access ible play s tructure (with 9 play even ts -5 e levated a nd 4 ground), 1 net climber, an accessible s pinne r, see saw a nd 4 sw ings, 1 of w hich w ill be accessible. ln clusivity per the Americans with Di sabilities Act: A primary focus of this improvement project is to e nsur e children with disabilities are gen erally ab le to access t he diversity of play components at Romans Pa rk. The n ew pl ay pits a nd e quipm e nt will meet both ADA s urface r e qu ir ements and ASTM safety s t a ndards. ADA wear mats wil l a lso b e installe d un d e r a ll swings, s lides, and poles. To this e nd, several guidelines have been specifically add r essed: 1. A concrete si d ewalk and ramp to prov ide access to the p lay a r eas. Sidewalk s lope is 4% for a pproximate ly 75 feet. 2. Two (2) pl ay p it s a re provid e d , to separate age grou ps fo r complian ce. 3. All play equi pment h as an access ibl e route. 4. Based upon the number of elevated pl ay com p onents (8 provided), we meet the minimum number of diffe r ent types of ground level p lay co mpone nts required (7 provided). Question 12 * If successful i n obtaining this grant, how will the agency use this project to inform citizens about the value of the Arapahoe County Open Space Sales and Use Tax? D isc uss plans for public outreach, signage, celebration, dedication, e t c. The City of Englewood will partn e r w ith Arapahoe County o n a ll med ia releases, a rticles and stor ies r elevant to the Romans Pa r k Tennis Courts a nd Pl aygrou nd Improvement project. Press releases w ill e mphasize the two fundin g streams tha t ACOS provides, the 2019 Gr ant Award a nd the annual Shar eback Funding, and seek t o p romote ACOS in the Englewood Hera ld n ewspaper and additional local communi ty publ ica tions. Inform atio n w ill also b e s ha r ed v ia the City's web s ite and in the Englewood Citizens Newsletter , whi ch th e City dist ributes to all En g lewood househ ol d s. An Arapahoe County Open Space Sign will b e installed on the s ite upon p roject com pleti on. County Com mi ssioners and Open Spa ce Trails and Advisory Boa r d Members w ill be invited t o visi t upon request. Printed On : 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application lS Dave Lee City of Englewood Through prior trail a nd park o pe nings, ribbon cuttings, and vo lunteer events, the City of Englewood has demonstrated their support of ACOS Programs to the co mmunity. We have installed public recognition s igns throughout the City's parks, trails and o pe n spaces demonstrating our support of ACO S. Attachments Attachment 1: Evidence of Support from Highest Authority * Pl ease attach evidence of support fro m th e agency's hig hest a uth o rity (official letter or resolution) as a PDF document. At a minimum, this document mu st include: project title, amount of grant funds requested, statement that matching fu nds are secured and/or efforts to secure fun ds are underway (include t he amount of matching funds committed), and certification t hat the project will be open to the public or serve a public purpose upon comple tion . A sample resolution is available on the Open Space website. Pl ease name your fi le as fo ll ows: Applicant_SupportHighes tAuthority.pdf Cityof Englewood_SupportHighestAuthority.pdf Attachment 2: Evidence of Community Support * Please attach u p to 5 letters of support from use rs, wo rking groups, community membe rs, volunteers, schools, etc. as a single PDF document. Letters should be specific to the project and dated within th e last 6 months . Pl ease na me yo ur file as follows: Applicant_ CammunitySupport.pdf City of Englewood_CommunityS upport.pdf Attachment 3: Documentation of Opposition * Plea se attach documentation of opposi ti o n t o the project (s uch as letters, petitions, articles, etc.) as a single PDF document. If there is no known o pposition , pl ease attach a page stating that this section is not applicable. Pl ease name your file as follows: Applicant_Oppasition.pdf City of Eng lewood_Oppos ition.pdf Attachment 4: Evidence of Commitment from Project Partners * Please attach evide nce of commitment from p ro ject partners (such as partner support letters, commitmen t to provide cash/in-kind match, or maintenance agreements) as a single PDF document. The re is no maximum allowab le num ber of partner support lett e rs. If th ere are no pa rtn ers fo r this project , please attach a page stating that thi s section is not ap pli cable . Pl ease name yo ur file as follow s: Applicant_Pa rt n erCommitmen t s.pdf CityofE nglewood_Pa rtn erComm itments.pd f Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 16 Da v e Lee City of Engl ewood Attachment 5: Primary Project Photo * Please attach one high resolution photo in JPG format. Please choose the photo that provides the best overall representati on of your project. This photo will be used for presentations and/or publications. Please name your file as follows: Applicant_PrimaryPhoto.jpg City of Englewood_PrimaryPhoto.jpg Attachment 6: Photos * Please attach photos of existing conditions at the project site (including captions) as a single PDF document. Include conceptual drawings if applicable. Please name your fil e as follows: Applicant_Photos.pdf City of Englewood_photos.pdf Attachment 7: Maps* Please attach a site map and a vici nity map as a sing le PDF document. Please name your file as follows : Applicant_Maps.pdf City of Englewood_Maps.pdf Attachment 8: Site Visit Form * Please attach a completed si te vi sit form as a PDF document. Required forms are available on the Open Space website. Please name your file as follows: Applicant_SiteVisitForm.pdf City of Englewood_SiteVisitForm.pdf Attachment 9 : Evidence of Property Ownership/ Access * Please attach evidence of property ownership/legal access (legal documentation, Ara pa MAP, etc.) as a PDF document. Please name your file as follows: Applicant_EvidenceofOwnership.pdf Cityo f Englewood _Evidenceof Ownership.pdf Attachment 10: Other Attachments Please attach additional supporting documentation (news articles, co st estima t es, etc.) as a single PDF document. Please name your file as follows : Applicant_ OtherAttachments.pdf Pri nted On : 11 April 201 9 2019 Stan dard and Small Gra nt Applicati on 17 Dave Lee City of Englewood City of Engl ewood_OtherAttachments.pdf Confirmation Please click the "I Ag r ee" button below to certify that your application is complete and ready to submit. Once submitted, applications ar e final and ca n not be returned.• I agree Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Applicat ion 18 Dave Lee City of Eng lewood File Attachment Summary Applicant File Uploads • Cityoffinglewood_SignatureForm.pdf.pdf • CityofEnglewood_Timeline .pdf • Ci tyo ffinglewood_BudgetForms.pdf • Cityof Englewood_SupportHighestAuthority.pdf • City of Englewood_CommunitySupport.pdf • City of Englewood_Opposition.pdf • CityofEngle wood_PartnerCommitments.pdf • City of Englewood_PrimaryPhoto.jpg • City of Englewood_photos.pdf • City of Englewood_Maps.pdf • City of Eng le wood_S iteVis itForm.pdf • Cityof Englewood_Ev ide n ceof Owne r s hip.pdf • City of Englewood_OtherAttachments.pdf Printed On: 11 April 2019 2019 Standard and Small Grant Application 19 ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPE N SPACEa Certification and Authorized Signature Form Please use this form for the 2019 Arapahoe County Open Spaces grant application. By signing this form, I certify that: • The Information Included In this application Is true to the best of my knowledge. • If funded, the applicant commits to completing the proposed project. • If funded, the applicant accepts responslblllty for any cost overruns necessary to complete the project. • If funded, the completed project wUI be open to the public or wlll otherwise serve a public purpose. • If funded, the applicant agrees to maintain the completed project site or to continue Its maintenance agreement with a partner agency as outlined In the appllatlon. • I am authorized to sign on behalf of the applicant. dfi'P&Y L/4/&<Tf2oVE , ✓-~TJ:~ /.M cn-y ./?~#~~-e Printed Name anJ'Title ' Ro W\u.,V-S Po.,-\.;. T eV\l-' LS G..~ ~lo..yg \"ouu,i& I ~p rove..Jll,'\€41\T.S Grant Project or Joint Pr oject Name 2019 Open Space Grant Application 1.9 .2019 Project Tlmeline Romans Park-Tennis and Playground Improvements Task Grant Notification IGA Execution Project Start Date Sollcltatlon of Vendors Project Bid Award(s) City Council Approval Order Materials Ground/Site Prep Construction Installation Grand Opening Final Report Aug 19 Sept Oct 19 19 Nov 19 Dec 19 Jan 20 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr May June 20 20 20 July 20 Aug Sept 20 20 Oct Nov 20 20 Summary Budget Form -STANDARD G r ants (25% minimum cash match) Source of Funds Arapahoe County Open Spaces Grant Applicant Cash Match Totals "' 1--z :I: w o:E 1--w <it: :E 5 a w it: Applicant: City of Englewood Date Funds Secured 8/1/2019 1/3/2019 Total Project Cost: Cash Match % Required: Required Cash Match Amount: Project Cash Match Budgeted: Grant Request $500,0 00 $500,000 $700,000.00 25% $175,000.00 $200,000.00 Project Title : Romans Park Tennis Courts and Playground Improvements Cash Match $200 ,000 $200,000 Minimum Met? Y Total Project Funds $500,000 $200,000 $700,000 Note: This budget does not include a potential grant of $20,000 from the United States Tennis Association which would supplement the City's cash match commitment. 1 .9.2019 Sp ring 2019 Grant Application DETAILED EXPENSE WORKSHEET NUMBER Budget Category line Item Detail ACOS Grantee Partner TOTAL Code Description Description Grant Cash Match Cash Match ;~·;_..-.,. .,,.-_. < t: .. :r ... ~•:\,.,.;{ ·--". -.t",·:.;; ~!"'.:_, • .:~, . --,_ -'.-·f;,_:/ -;~~':,. t.;;~~"'· ,t.,.~:~~ :,-.-,.~::-~:l~·.;··,~:~.~2~ ::::.· ., ~--,~ > ~;~~-. --.;"·. ·.::.:2.:::..i ,~· ... ->:-· w ~t,'.L. }.'" ':F·.· ·, cJ;_ . --., ... " ., ~__:....s,.~-;:,',.•-~~~ Demolition & Erosion Control Mobilization/Site Prep/Permit Fees $31,000.00 $31,000.00 Remove Playground Equipment $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Remove Asphalt $3,000.00 $3,000.00 One Tennis Court/Playground Demo $13,000.00 $13,000.00 Erosion Control/Fencing $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Landscape & Grading Grading $29,300.00 $29,300.00 Landscape -Soils Site Improvements Playground curb/boulders $14,200.00 $14,200.00 Playground Benches-Dumar $9,200.00 $9,200.00 Concrete retaining seatwall 100' $19,000.00 $19,000.00 Playground Fiber Mulch $25,200.00 $25,200.00 Concrete paved walkways $19,600.00 $19,600.00 Tennis Courts -Surfacing to include fencing $197,000.00 $32,000.00 $229,000.00 Irrigation Irrigation, Soil PrE!paration, Sod $16,200.00 $2,500.00 $18,700.00 Play Equipment Playground Equipment $242,000.00 $35,800.00 $277,800.00 Includes: Swings, Climbers, See Saw and several other structures TOTALS $500,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $700,000.00 Applicant: Cin': of Englewood Project Title: Romans Park Tennis Courts & Plai'.iround lmJ!rovements Date: March 10 2019 NOTE: This budget does not Include a potential grant of $20,000 from the Untied States Tenns Association {USTA) which would supplement the City's cash match commitment. If awarded, these funds will support an additional amenity for two large (2) covered tennis benches and supplement any price increases for post tension concrete. 1.9.2019 Spring 2019 Grant Application RESOLUTION NO. 42 SERIES OF 2019 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD'S ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACE (ACOS) GRANT APPLICATION FOR ROMANS PARK TENNIS AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, in 2003 Arapahoe County voters approved a ten ( I 0) year, quarter-of-a-penny sales and use tax to pay for preservation of open space, protect lands, preserve water quality and provide, maintain and improve neighborhood parks, sport fields, picnic facilities and trails; WHEREAS, in 2005 Arapahoe County set aside a portion of the revenues to fund competitive grant projects; WHEREAS, each year, the City of Englewood is eligible to apply for up to two (2) Arapahoe County Open Space (ACOS) grants; WHEREAS, the City would utilize ACOS Grant funds for the replacement of aging playground and tennis equipment in Roman Park; WHEREAS, the project's purpose is to improve the quality, safety and ADA access to the park playground and tennis courts; WHEREAS, the City of Englewood, through the 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, has identified Romans Park as one of three park areas designated as a priority and replacing the playground and tennis equipment will complete the first phase ofimprovements; WHEREAS, the City commits to completing the Romans Tennis and Playground Improvements project if the grant is awarded; WHEREAS, the project site is owned by the City of Englewood; WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded, the City of Englewood acknowledges responsibility of cost overruns for the Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvements project; WHEREAS, the total project costs for these improvement to Romans Park Tennis and Playground areas is estimated at $700,000, to include $500,000 in ACOS grant funds and $200,000 provided by the City as part of the Grant Matching Funds project; and WHEREAS, the City's matching funds will be coming from the Parks, Recreation and Library 2019 budget in the amount of $200,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section I. The City Council for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby supports the City's Arapahoe County Open Space grant application for Romans Park Tennis and Playground improvement project, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 1 Section 2. The City Council for the City of Englewood certifies that the Romans Park Playground and Tennis Improvement project will be open to the public and serve a public purpose upon completion. Section 3. The Director of Parks, Recreation and Library Services is authorized to sign all necessary documents for the Arapahoe County Open Space Grant application for and on beh alf of the City Council and the City of Englewood . ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 18th day of March, 2019. I, Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk for the City of Engl is a true copy of Resolution No . 42, Series of 2019. 2 Jessica Dory, Co-founder :Friends Of Englewood Parks ' Jessicadory77@gmail.com 2117 E Dartmouth Circle Englewood, CO 80113 720-297-4767 ,,.,· .... Arapahoe County dpi:o'Spaci:s ', " Open Space and Trails Advisory Board 6934 S. Lima St, Unit A Centennial, CO 80112 2/22/2019 Dear Advisory Board, ' ' ,L . ·- I am writing on behalf of the Friends of Englewood Parks, a group that is committed to helping improve the quality of Englewood parks. I fully support the proposed City of Englewood-Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvement Project. The proposed improvements to both playgrounds, walkways and tennis courts will benefit all park users and community events. The Friends of Englewood Parks would like to sec updating for all the parks in Englewood that need it. We.believe that our parks are the front yards of our communities and need 10 be treated as such. The current playgrounds at Romans park are in dire need of updating due to old equipment that doesn't meet current safety standards. New playground equipment that can be co-located and is designed for age appropriate children would be a great improvement. Also, new walkways that are more easily accessible 10 accommodate all people including those with disabilities will greatly enhance the experience of this park. The Friends of Englewood Parks took an online survey of neighbors who live close to Romans Park this summer and 47 people responded. Although many people like to walk their dogs at Romans Park, most respondents with young children and grandchildren specificall)" stated that they do NOT come 10 the playground because of it's current condition. Upgrading the outdated equipment and ovcrall feel of the playgrounds was considered necessary by many families. The damaged tennis courts are also a big concern for many local residents who would like to see them repaired. Almost all respondents who commented on the condition of the playground and tennis courts felt that this park is overdue for improvements. The park is affectionately referred to as "mushroom park" so I do believe that the mushrooms should be carefully considered and refurbished if possible. As the mother of three children myself, we have walked 10 this park many times over the 8 years we have lived here. My son goes to Romans Park daily 10 get on the bus to his middle school. I have noticed that although this park is heavily used by many people, families with young children do not play here as much as at other nearby parks. I find myself seeking out other playgrounds that arc better maintained and where there are more people to talk to and other children to play with. . ;,, '" ,, I think the proposed designs for Romans park would be a wonderful draw for families with yo'!llg · , • , children in thi5 and sunounding neighborhoods and that it would revitalize a sense of community. here. I believe Packy Romans, the namesake of Romans Park and former Englewood Parks & Rec Director would approve. We hope the Arapahoe County Open Space Program will consider funding the Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvement Project in the City of Englewood. The project would significantly benefit our community and park visitors for years to come. Best, Jessica Dory Co-founder Friends of Englewood Parks http://friendsofenglewoodparks.wordpress.com " ' ,, Englewood Schools Belong and Thrive Charles Hay World School 1221 E Eastman Ave. Charles Hay World School 1221 E Eastman Ave. Englewood, CO 80113 Arapahoe County Open Spaces Open Space and Trails Advisory Board 6934 S. Lima St, Unit A Centennial, CO 80112 2/26/19 Dear Advisory Board, Englewood, CO 80113 303-761-2438 As a nearby Elementary School, many of our students, and families live close by to our school as well as Romans Park. Charles Hay World School fully supports the proposed City of Englewood-Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvement Project The proposed improvements to both playgrounds, walkways and tennis courts will benefit all park users and community events. Our after school programs and Pirate Youth Sports could also benefit from these improvements and would appreciate the opportunity to have usage of this park location to add to our program. The current playgrounds are also in need of updating due to old equipment that doesn't meet current safety standards. New playground equipment that can be co-located and is designed for age appropriate children would be a great improvement Also, new walkways that are more easily accessible to accommodate all people including those with disabilities will gready enhance the experience of this park. We know many of our students visit the park on a daily basis to play, walk, and enjoy time with their families. The tennis courts are also damaged from both aging and a recent flood and are currently safety hazard. As these children grow, I'd like to know we have this option of utilizing the tennis courts that are also marked with lines that allow for children to play. Romans Park is a wonderful, diverse park that provides a green open space and multiple amenities. We're very excited to see the proposed enhancements for our use and for the entire community ofEnglewoodl We hope the Arapahoe County Open Space Program will consider funding the Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvement Project in the City of Englewood. TI1e project would significantly benefit our community and park visitors for years to come. Wendy Rubin, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools Roscoe Davidson Administration Building 4101 South Bannock Street, Englewood, CO 80110 303-7 61-7050 SIMARY'S ACADEMY fAIIH CDUUUIIIY JUSIICI RISPICI Arapahoe County Open Spaces Open Space and Trails Advisory Board 6934 S. Lima St, Unit A Centennial, CO 80112 February 22, 2019 Dear Advisory Board, 45<15 Sou1h University Boulevmd Englewood Colorado 1!0113·605S 303 762 8300 phone 303 783 6201 fax \V'.'IW smanet mg As a park user, St. Mary's Academy supports the proposed City of Englewood-Romans Park Tennis and Playground lmprm•ement Project. 111e proposed improvements to both playgrounds, walkways and tennis courts will benefit all park users and community events. Our Middle School Tennis team and summer day camps would value these improvements and would appreciate the opportunity to have usage of this park location. facilities. We have appreciated the opportunity to rent the tennis courts for an hour on weekday mornings between late August and mid-October for our middle school tennis team to practice. The proximity to our school makes these tennis courts an attractive option. At present, the tennis courts arc damaged from both aging and a recent flood and as such, this past fall we had to move our practices elsewhere. The current playgrounds arc also in need of updating due to old equipment that doesn't meet current safety standards. New playground equipment that can be co-located and is designed for age appropriate children would be a great improvement. Also, new walkways tl1at arc more easily accessible to accommodate all people including tl1ose with disabilities will greatly enhance the experience of this park. Pickleball has become very popubr in tl1is neighborhood and around the Dem•er Metro area. Court rime is often in short supply. It would be wonderful to ha,•e these courts striped for that purpose as well. Romans Park is a wonderful, diverse park tltat prm•idcs a green open space and multiple amenities. We're ,•cry excited to sec tl1c proposed enhancements for our use and for the entire community of Englewood! We hope tl1e Arapahoe County Open Space Program will consider funding tltc Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvement Project in the City of Englewood. The project would significantly benefit our school, community and park visitors for years to come. Bill Barrett, Academy President St. Mary's Academy EDUCATING DENVER SINCE 1864 JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE sj CO-EOUCATIONAl HIGH SCHOOLj All GIHlS Emily Gonzales 2115 E. Dartmouth Cir. ' · ., Englewood, CO 80113 •·-} , .,.. ' '' ,, ' 'I .. l' ,, .,, l ' , 'I,, Arapahoe County Open Spaces Open Space and Trails Advisory Board 6934 S. Llma St, Unit A c, • ; Centennial, CO 80112 2/19/2019 Dear Advisory Board, As a park user with two young children, I fully support the proposed City of Englewood-Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvement Project. The proposed improvements to both playgrounds, walkways and tennis courts will benefit all park users and community events. As a pan:nt of small children with both a toddler and preschooler, my children seem to separate in to both existing playgrounds. It is very difficult to keep an eye on my children since the two existing playgrounds arc far apart (separated by the Restroom Building) and my line of sight is obstructed by this building. The current playgrounds arc also in need of updating due ro old equipment that doesn't meet current safety standards. In addition to being unsafe, its age and rust make it simply feel unappealing. New playground equipment that can be co-located and is designed for age approptiatc children would be a great improvement. Also, new walkways that are more easily accessible to accommodate all people including those with disabilities (or my 3-year-old on his little bike, or me pushing a double stroller) will greatly enhance the experience of this park. We visit the park at lease a couple of times each week to walk, relax, play, etc. (with our childten) and value its outdoor features. The tennis courts arc also damaged &om both aging and a recent flood and arc a currently safety hazard. As my children grow, I'd like to know we have this option of utilizing the tennis courts that arc also marked with lines that allow for children to pla)', One last note: the park is used as the bus stop for the elementary, middle, and high school. I imagine it will be a perfect gathering place before and after school once my childten arc school-aged; thus, helping to improve community and relationships among neighbors, Romans Park is a wonderful, diverse park that provides a gtcen open space and multiple amenities. We're very excited to sec the proposed enhancements for our use and for the entire community of Englewood! As an aside, I know that the many neighbors on my street will love to sec the improvements. We have five young families on my little street with more and more young families moving into the neighborhood, all hoping for safe and enjoyable outdoor areas to gather. We hope the Arapahoe County Open Space Program will consider funding the Romans Park Tennis and Pia Yb-round Improvement Project in the City of Englewood. The project would significantly benefit our community and park visitors for years to come. Best, ,,_,,·.J • Emily Gonzales ': .,, ~1,,, .I , • I I , i-. • ,,i ··-.' ., ' .. . , .. ' i', t '!:t ' ' ,, . ., -C .. Pirate routh Sports Building Community, Tradition and Excellence Pirate Youth Sports Allen McGirl President 3030 S Washington St. Englewo od, CO 80113 Arapahoe County Open Spaces Open Space and Trails Advisory Board 6934 S. Lima St, Unit A Centennial, CO 80112 Dear Advisory Board, Feb,25,20 19 As n park user, the Pirate Youth SportS (PYS) program fully supports the proposed Gty of Englewood-Romans Parle Tennis and Playground Improvement Project. The proposed improvements to both playgrounds, walkways and tennis couns will benefit all park users and community events. Our PYS after.;chool club activities and summer day camps would greatly value these improvements and would appreciate the opportunity to have usage of this park locatio n to add to our program. We like the location of this park relative co the Charles Hay World School and arc searching for soccer fields for our younger elementary age students. Our PYS program would greatly benefit from using the grassy cast side of Romans Park for younger children (5-7 years old) to play soccer. We also noticed the tennis courts are damaged and arc a currently safety hazard We'd like to know our PYS program has the option of utilizing the tennis couns, that arc marked with youth regulation lines to allow young children to play. Romans Park is n diverse park that provides a green open space and multiple amenities. We're very excited to sec the proposed enhancements that would benefit our PYS program and the entire community of Englewood. We hope the Arapahoe County Open Space Program will consider funding the Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvement Project in the City of Englewood. The project would significantly benefit our community and park visitors for years to come. Best, Allen McGirl, President Pirate Youth Sports Date: From: To: Subject: March 30, 2019 City of Englewood -Parks and Recreation Arapahoe County Open Space -Grant Review Team Standard Grant Application for Romans Park-Tennis and Playground Improvements 2019 -Document of Opposition - Not Applicable The City of Englewood has not had any opposition to the Romans Park Tennis and Playground Improvements Grant Application Proposal. Date: March 30, 2019 From: City of Englewood -Parks and Recreat ion To: A rapahoe County Open Space -Grant Review Team Subject: Standard Grant Appl ication for Romans Park-Tennis & Playground Improvements Attachment 4: Evidence of Comm itment from Project Partners The City of Eng lewood Parks and Recreation Division has submitted a grant application to the United States Ten ni s Associat ion (USTA ) Facilities Assistance Pr og r am. The process can take several months, and the City's app l ication is currently u nder review for a Category Ill Grant Request for $20,000. City of Englewood, Parks Department -Point of Contact: • Ad r ian Torr es, Parks Supervisor • 303-762-2538 • atorres@englewoodco.gov USTA, Facilities Ass istance Program -Point of Contact: • Lynne Schachte, Facilities Assistance Team Manager • Phone: 919-454-3511, • Emai l : lschachteusta@gmail.com • https://www.usta.com/en/home/organize/grants-and-assistance/national/about-usta- facility-assistance.html 2019 Facility Funding-The USTA offers competitive grant applications to tennis facilities open to the public that meet add itiona l r eq uirements outli ned below: Category 111 New const ructio n o r existing facili ty reconstruction of 36', 60' and 78' courts. • USTA National Contributio n : Up to 50 percent of total project cost ($100,000 maximum). -2 -3 co urts= $3 0 ,000 maxi m um -4 -11 courts= $50,000 maximum -12+ court s = $100,000 max i mum usrA 2019 Guide to USTA's Facility Assistance Program SEE BELOW FOR HELPFUL HINTS, IMPORTANT DATES, AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES USTA Facility Assistance Services • Facil ity Concepts (generic): The USTA has a library of generic concepts available for any community, catalogued by number of courts, type of courts (36', 60' 78' or mixed) and acreage of lan d . • Facility Concepts (specific): Upon your selection of a development site and identification of the tennis community's top priorities for your new/renovated facility, the USTA can provide a site specific tennis facility concept for your community. • Facility Design Review -The USTA can review your facility design for design integrity and to ensure that it meets or exceeds industry standa rds. The USTA will make design recommendations for the optimum management and programming needs of your facil ity. • Construction Document Review -The USTA can review construction documents to ensure all project construction details are clear and concise. The US TA may uncover cost savings for the comm unity and recommend alternate methods for successful construction, grading and drainage plans. • RFP and Bid Document Review -The USTA can rev iew Request for Proposal and contractor bid documents to ensure that the scope of work meets industry standards. • 36' and 60' tennis court concepts: The USTA has an extensive library of 36' and 60' tennis court p la ns and can provide you with generic and site specific concepts. • Busin ess Development -The USTA can assist in negotiations with government agencies and private developers. The USTA can provide guidance with initial pro gramming, operational planning, and staffing. • Facil ity Funding -The USTA offers competitive grant applications to tenn is facilities open to the public that meet addit iona l requ irements outlined below: I Categories Category I: Category II : Category Ill : Line Grants: Media/Technology Grants: Funding Description Basic faci li ty improvements, including fixed court amenities (i .e. backboards, fencing, windscreens, etc.) Resurfacing of existing 36', 60' and 78' courts. Converting an existing 78' court to stand-alone 36' courts. Lighting costs. New construction or existing facility reconstruction of 36', 60' and 78' courts. Pa inting p ermanent 36' and 60' tennis lines on existing courts, paved areas, blacktops, playgrounds or g ym nasiums. USTA Cont ribution Up to 50% of tota l project cost ($5,000 maximum) Up to 50% of total project cost ($30,000 maximum) 2 -3 courts= $10,000 max 4 -11 courts= $20,000 max 12+ courts= $30,000 max Up to 50% of total project cost ($100,000 maximum) 2 -3 courts = $30,000 max 4 -11 courts = $50,000 max 12+ courts= $100,000 max Up to 100% of total project cost ($400/court and $5,000 maximum) Collegiate Digital M edia to install live streaming Up to 50%of tota l project cost equipment. (Avai lable to collegiate facilities only) ($10,000 maximum) usrA 2019 Guide to USTA's Facility Assistance Program SEE BELOW FOR HELPFUL H INTS, IMPORTANT DATES, AND AVAILAB LE RESOURCES 2019 Overview: Complete and submit an on-line Facility Assistance Form to notify the USTA of your project timeline and needs. Thi s form is available at w w w .usta .com/fa cilities. A successfully submitted fo rm will generate an automatic e-mail notification of submission. T his form can be completed at any point d u ring t he year. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tennis project submits Facility Assistance form to USTA & receives automatic notification of receipt. USTA client manager contacts the project to clarify & assess needs. (Average 3-4 days) Technical assistance provided based on the specific needs of project. Most projects receive assistance within 30 days. For those that seek financial assistance, USTA reviews the project for player safety, programming, & adherence to construction standards. Once the grant application is received, USTA National reviews, requests Section input, and then responds within 30 days. Project funding from USTA is announced & the funding is released as construction progresses. At project completion, USTA (including Section) evaluates project. PROJECT COMPLETE -FILE ARCHIVED Romans Park identification sign and path1Nay looking west Picnic shelter, basketball court and tenn is courts Mushroom structures at Romans Park Playground for 5-12 years of age Playground for 2-5 yea r s of a ge with tennis courts in background. Tennis courts with apartment building in background -, (I) ::::, ::::, ui" () 0 C -, cii c.'GURTSAYllllJLti ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCNOGL AND BELLVIEW PARk En (Jtc•~ • --...... _ . ...,_ __ , ~~ T e nn is Co urts Surface of Tennis Cou rts PACKY ROMANS PARK Englewood , CO EAST FLOYD AVENUE ■■ ... 0 -.. • • - ~ _, Cll ~ I 1-----.-----v,, ...... ___ __J._,/ COLUMBINE I t---+--~------VAL UE Yi I E>-E N V E R-+-----+------+---+-- YALE AVE DARTMOUTH AVE HAMPDEN AVE OXFORD AVE QUINC AVE CHERRY HILLS QUINCY AVE ,------4-+-----4-----~ TUFTS VE LITT(ETON VILLAGE BELLEVIEW VE ~ al GREENWOOD t ;;; VILLAGE ~ § CENTENNIAt I I I ... V) >-_, _, 0 :i:: ORCHARD RD ARAPAHOE RD 2019 ACOS Grant Applicant Site Visit Form City off nglewood Applicant Romans Park Tennis Court and Playground Replacement Title of Grant Project Standard Geant Grant category Dave Lee dlee@englewoodco.gov 720•884-7808 Site Visit Representative Name Site Visit Representative Email and Cell Phone # 1. Please provide the project address or the closest major intersection. Romans Park and project address: 1700 East Floyd Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113. 2. Specify a meeting location at the project site. Meet on Floyd Avenue near the tennis courts and playground. 3. Provide other helpful Information, for example parking instructions, availability of restrooms on site or nearby, necessary walking from parking to site, or other clarification. Driving directions from the ACOS office {6934 S. Lima St., Centennial) are not required, but may be included if the site is difficult to find. Street parking available within view of tennis courts and playground. 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Aoyd Ave. AN SCALE: 1 Ind! • 150 feet DIITE : February 15, 2019 PIN: AlN: Situs Addross: Situs City: Full Ownar Ust: Ownerahlp Type: Owner Address: City/State/Zip: Neighborhood: Neighborhood Codo: Acreage: - Land Use: Legal Dmic: 2018 Apprab«/ Value 2018 Assessed Vahm 031045665 1971-35-4-00-005 Englewood City Of Fee Simple Ownership 1000 EngleWDDd Pkwy Englawood, CO 80110-2373 Non-Ind Englewood 3586.00 4.4520 Beg 30 FIS OfNeCorSw 1/4 Se 1/4 ThS 150 FtThW 1293.04 Th N 150 FIThE 1292.87 Fl Ta 88935-4-68 Total 3,136,125 909,476 Building 129,900 37,671 201 B MIii Levy: Land 3,008,225 871,805 75.B26 Lend Line Units Land Use 193950.0000 SF RecreaUon Note: Lend Line data abovt CMesponds to the Initial appraised value and does not rellt!ct subsequ!nl appeal related adiustmelfm, ti any, • Nol ell parcels hava avallehlo pholas / skold!es. In IDffl9 casas a sketch may be dlfficutl lo read. PIUB5e canlad tha AssoSS0l1I Office far anJstance. Measurements taken from the exterior of the bultdlng. The Arapahoe Counly Asseuam Office does nol wanw,ly Iha aa:uracy al any sketch, nor aaeum .. any rospanslbUlly or DablD!y ID any U50r. Allhaugh soma parcab may hova mulllpla buildings and phalas, al this llma our system Is llmllod lo 1 sl<elch and 1 pholo per parcal number. Sany fur any lnconvenl&nca. NawSaarch (" ·.· I .. !r• -' Romans Park street access Challenges Small playground Tennis courts heavily used, not lighted Accessibility issues Dog off-leash conflicts and dog poop Lies within two multi-use detention basins, prone to flooding Increased use with infill development ROMANS PARK ?,. ~ ::::~~ ·.; .~;:;; ~~.- . "":'•. •' •1.-1.~/. .• •·. . -~.·-1 Recommendations Restore mushrooms Create "comfort areas" with bench, shade, ornamental landscaping Basketball courts maintenance New playground equipment Wifi Reconstruct trails to meet ADA requirements which will require substantial regrading 62 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN DRAFT Residents brainstonn to improve Englewood parks I Englewood.herald.net Page 1 of 4 LOG i" ;-l) ----! : EKGLEWOOD HERALD '-;'' · • ..., BECOME A READING PARTNER TODAY! l; ,,.tf/{j,, RE A D I N G T() lf'.1rn '1:orc 'J!Slt: \ ______ -. .. ---------------· • •' , l.!1/l!J Pl.ill ra l!S \'.f.'NJ r,~ado! gpilr!·1cr lllg -·OllballlCCtm11-117t:FJllaiBa (/) {h~.Hwww.ColoradoComm~ullon COO'lj (hllpa1/Mr.l!cm ~le.a,m) (hHp1J/care.w ~la c:am) ~ Ohdory (foodiUonsl) eEdlUOM Caram NEWS • (/NEWS/) LIFE • (A.IFEI) CAI.ENOAR • (ICAL.ENOARJ) SPORTS • (ISPORTSI) OBITS (HTTP JIWlm LEGACY.COM/oefTUAAIESICOlORAOOCOMMUN!TYl VOICES • (/VOICES/) SUBMIT NEWS • (KTTP JIPRUNK.COLORAOOCOMMUNfTYMEDIA.COMI) AOSIDEALS (l'MARKETPlACEI) ADVERT ISE IMTTP J/VWWI CCMEHG CLASSIFIEDS • (ICLASSFIEOSI) CONTACT • 0 REJWER SERVICES -(tSUBSCRJBEI) PUBLIC NOTICES 1,'NOTICESI) 2019 eESr OFTHE eEST 1t cawwmr11~•wm1:1ie i~k'IMJiIB:•w:a.■.-• Residents brainstorm to improve Englewood parks Englewood neighbors, city officials gather ilS group bundles effort for fooding Tom Muma tmund1@colo,.docommunllym1dla.com (mallto:tmunds@coloradocommunltymedla.com) About 40 residents ol £n9'ewood gathered on Sepl 15 wllh city employees end councilmembera 10 lalk llbovt Englewood'• plllkS. Emly Gonule1. co-lounder ol Friends ol Englewood PaJb (hl!p /lengiewoodherald.nel/11Qrin/eng'ewood•,e#len11-- atap.up-lor-parb,269196?). sent out Ille blanket lnvhallon 10 lhe meeting asking anyone Interested In Englewood parks to join in Iha disc:wslan. "We love our par1<.s, • Gonnles said 11 the meeting held In Romans POik. '11111, know '"°'t of them could use a lot ol worlt but WII believe the cl!y parks depat1ment Is doing a good jab lil1th Ula rnource1 lhey have Our group I gO&l Is to support the city In aeeking en addillonel soun:e ril auslM1able funding !'of perks malnlef\llnca end unpn,yaments.• At the meellng. Don>lhy HA(QfOlle. dJ,adD( of parks, nicraatioto ond the libra,y. uld the lun<fing fof the pa,u ,s Included In the annual city budgel ·Th• pmposed 2019 budgel lndudu $5.5 rniion lcr gpital lmp10\ltlfl1ents; she said. "Toe money approved tor parks capllal projecb nexi yur wil be funded by a portion ol lhel s~ 5 mt:on: She polnted out lhat 1h11 needs lot parks induded In Iha 2017 Paru and Reaution Metter Plan exceeded lhe total capllll pro;ects ltJ!'dlg. 'The esllmatecl c:o11 or lmpn)vemenis Jull In Cushing Pant woutd be about SS mJllon and 1111 PJOPOnd imprcvements 10 Ja,an Paril would c:osl abcut S2 mllion . Wld ii would lake llbc>ul anolhw S2 millan ID cover the cost of lmpnrwments to ether p..u: Hargrove aa'od . •n,e plal'Qround equipment al eve,y r:•tl< Is old and needs won. end al our pant Irrigation 1ystems ere old and pnibably should b11 replaced • Dave Lee, Englewood open space manager. u!d au playground equipment In eadl pl!II needs 10 be rep~ced Ha said lo completely redo• playgrovnd ond bring ii up to AIMrican \Mth O-Mbilllies Act requirements would cost aboul $400,000. Lee told lhe galhering the city annuaAy epph~ for Grealef Outdoor Colorado grants and grants lrom the Arapahoe Open Spaoe Fund. ·A boan:t evaJualas al grant applications and decides on wnlch gnan11 will be lunded," he aald ·A11o. llwe receive e Grut Oullloon Colorado grant. we must match It with local funds • One l"IIJidllnl 5,1j,j the surtace of the lelln!s court at Romans Pn was lerrl>le and aaked whal could be done to fuc il ·one lnue wilh the coun la the relalnlng wall at Ille rear or the eour1 needs Worl( ao drainage doean\ nm down 01110 ll11t courL That nffds ID be reprac.d; Lee said • Al$o, the Romans Par1< tennis court I s Hpha.l and ldealy It ahould be replaced with wnc:n,to . ~er. thel wDllld cosl about 5255,DDO lhat lsn\ In the 01mmt budget.· Englewood Mayor Linda Olson Mid Ille goal eac:h year the money lo, pa,1ts pn,j9c:ts Is to ~ the maney H Wl'U!ly as posolble and do as _,, p,ojects as poaalble. Gonulea again said she feels lhe city Is doing • good job with the parks with the rasi,urc.es av.Zable ■o the ans_ ls ~~wtllU (,,...,..,_wdoo VoodDo c-~ Pl.lytlousl -comedy• ~v~ pla)howc-~der•111Wfl111 WIClcNl <W-Voodoo Camc,dy Pla)-hoiue o-.nbip,%772 new ""1'1D>lup Nu:~ AnaK 91) Nicols briDt a,o,c d!ao lO y, to the Da,,•c, cOllrd)' communny, according t Thcl\cw (luoncs/no-No rrfllnd7 SoaluhadrN I ~,w,c1._. tu! law (/llDffH/IIO-fflUN ,hock..M,y-by·ltn pl<t·Df·-la-aw, impw-oC--· Wm, 1 .... -. lhc IRS? TIit lir tu· """'1 the new fa!,nl LU la, la•.277217) ,wpn.11111, conrw,~s -ud fnglttalina -fat JOn\C Ainnicazu. .spc,:oally Ont ortwo brodlers !n £n9 p1m1aMgmllyemV1 two-brothffl-le-dtlld•polll , yt!ari.1mn1 11A. · 0,,. aftwo broth<n who ,to .._ of fil~ af dwld pc,mOtf'"pb) (,stoncslonc~r-EnvJc-ood home. a=cd"'f ""D-lmuha:s-tn• ocnt:nc<d to ll )'C&IJ in pn• duld-~ cxplmllllOII or childml g~tt-ll• i·, ... 2m771 ('stoncs/nwl• lheft•-1- hm,J .... Englfteod null 1ttdt mp f,■gltlw 1/stDriu/aaA ·IMI 11·fllgllM,277241) httos://enrz.lewoodherald.net/stories/friends-of-enelewood-oarks-brainstonn-to-imorove.26... 2/28 /2019 Residents brainstorm to improve Englewood parks I Englewoodberald.net to provide an 1ddilional 1011rca or IIIS!alMb'e fuNtinQ for palits ., WOIUI l:ke 10 r,uweM the dty couAdl ID hold 8 public; fonun about palb funding 11\d midenlS WCU'.d attend,• She said She aaid lhe orvantzatlon wil proykle Information on upcom:ng meebngs on IIS websile ■t triendsofenglewoodpalb wotdpnw.c:om Gonzales ID'd u-. et the !Meling lhal on a ,,..111y table. tllete wu a pebwr, that anyo11e who supp<w1s more funding 10< pa,1ts a,u'd algn. Plans ■re lo ,nsem the slgned peti11o<1 to the E"IJ'.ft'OOd City Council Sil• Aid anyone can contac:t Ille Fr ends or Englewood Pan.a by amu. The email address Is FriendsotEng!ewoodPwlll@gmal .com She said lhose who wanted to urge the city council to support mora funding for pau also colAd sign up ID apealt ■t a eounci mee11ng on !he issue The meetings are llekl the fnt and ~ Mondays ot each month at 7 p m on the second noor of the Englewood Civ,c; Cenlllr at 1000 Englewood Parkway To sign up In advance to apeak ■t • councll mNling cal lhe city rMMger'a office al 303-752-2.311 or aign up to apeak el a council meeting before Iha meeling begins al 7 pm Spe1km who sign up In adV,nce 1111 dowed ID apellk 10 the counc:i ror rrve m.nu1es. Tho.sa who sign up the nlght ol Ille meeting are allowed to speak lor thrn minutes Gonza'.es also II d !Hldents can call°' email council ~iiv,n as a member or Friends of Englewood Parks and u,ve tho ccund membefs to do the resu,ch to fond additional aourcu for sustas>able funding for JlllU Resident Noelle Brownson attended the session ·1 have been ivlng In E.nglewood about I yew Cid I •b the palks; Ille said 'This meeting was very .,,OfflllUV. u I learned a lol about pa'1I funding and how band lssuas -ii. II more than mel my axpe,c:talloc'ls I now know a lot more about !he parks and perk funding lhaJI I did befont loday and t lllink that Is a good thing • f-ol~ l'lln.1 ('awdl __ oy_ -arcn_--flloNII ol E,,o-P•tlaj Tom- (/>Ht<ft_ ........ .,...,.-.. ....,, .. ..,,.,_..,_ Tom-Oaj, e,.._C:-1 VUarcl\_,-,,_ llffi? __ lil..- E~~) ~pnaf __ ____..__,,_,.._ ~pn•J 9- Comments DCommanls Add a comment Pther Items That May Interest You One of two brothers In Englewood chlld- pom c:as• gets 22 YN1$ (lstorieslone- of-two-brothers-ln• chlld-pom~se- gets-22- yeal$,277277) 'Dames at Sea' Is upbeat production (lstorfesldames-at- Ha-is-upbeat- producUon,277243) Three-sport athlete Is rare e,cample In c:urrent times (fstorlesltttree-sport• athleta-ls-fft'e- exampl&-ln-<:urrent• tlmes,277235) Make plans now to garden with habitat In mind (Is torfeslmake-plans • now-to-garden-with- habitat-In• mlnd,277238) Page 2 of 4 (~pti ... zt72U F-.r L S J'os l.ll 5cMa 1 ) L v-...,wbowumdia o( &ail ~0 ftl Eagkwoc,d IA Sq,lc&bcr. 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