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SERIES OF 2014
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 1HE RIVER RUN PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood is required by City Charter to ensure expenditures do not
exceed legally adopted appropriations; and
WHEREAS, the 2014 Budget was submitted and approved by the Englewood City Council on
October 21, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the South Platte River Group is a consortium of interested parties whose goal is
to make improvements along the South Platte River from C 470 South to the Englewood City
limits on the North; and
WHEREAS, some of the parties include the City of Englewood, the City of Sheridan, the City
of Littleton, Arapahoe County, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, the Colorado
Water Conservation Board, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, the Anny Coi:ps of
Engineers and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the intent is to provide better accessibility to the South Platte River for
recreational use; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 Arapahoe County pledged up to $5,000,000 in seed money to help
leverage new dollars for river restoration, recreational opportunities and environmental
enhancement of the South Platte River; and
WHEREAS, each entity that received project support from this funding source will be
required to provide a 50% match for its projects; and
WHEREAS, Englewood's primary focus area has been between Union Avenue and Oxford
Avenue this portion of the project is the "River Run Project"; and
WHEREAS, key projects in this area include a passive walking/biking trail on the East Side of
the South Platte River, new kayak shoots in the River at Oxford Avenue, channelization of the
river for faster water flow, screening of unsightly views along the river, improvements for fishing
and recreational access and development of the area (north east comer of Oxford Avenue and the
Platte River) at Broken Tee Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution appropriates the City of Englewood's 50% match
for the River Run Project.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The Budget for the General Fund of the City of Englewood, Colorado, is hereby
amended for the year 2014, as follows:
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OPEN SPACE FUND:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Unassigned Fund Balance $100,000
USE OF FUNDS:
River Run Project $100,000
Section 2. The City Manager and the Director of Finance and Administrative Services are
hereby authorized to make the above changes to the 2014 Budget for the City of Englewood.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of March, 2014.
I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk for 9Je&:ity of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the
above is a true copyofResolutimt No . .Jl/2.., Seri~
Ll:>ucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject:
March 3, 2014 9 Ci A resolution appropriating funds for the River Run Project
Initiated By: Staff Source:
Finance and Administrative Services Department Frank Gryglewicz, Director
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council has continually supported acquiring and upgrading open space, parks, and recreational areas
in and around the City of Englewood. One of the City's "outcomes" is "A City that provides diverse
cultural, recreation and entertainment opportunities." City Council's has discussed the River Run Project at
the following study sessions:
• August 8, 2013 -Staff provided City Council with an update on the River Run Project
• January 21, 2014 -The South Platte Working Group provided a presentation to City Council
regarding the scope of the River Run Project
• February 18, 2014 -City Council requested staff prepare a resolution for a supplemental
appropriation for City Council's consideration .
• RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends City Council approve the attached resolution for a supplemental appropriation to the
2014 Budget for the following:
SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS:
OPEN SPACE FUND:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Unassigned Fund Balance $100,000
USE OF FUNDS:
River Run Project $100,000
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The South Platte Working Group is a consortium of interested parties whose goal is to make improvements
along the South Platte River from C 470 South to the Englewood city limits on the North. The intent is to
provide better accessibility to the river for recreational use. Some of the parties included in this group are
the City of Englewood, the City of Sheridan, the City of Littleton, Arapahoe County, South Suburban Parks
and Recreation District, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District, the Army Corps of Engineers and other interested parties.
In April 2012, Arapahoe County pledged up to $5,000,000 in seed money to help leverage new dollars for A.
river restoration, recreational opportunities and environmental enhancement of the South Platte River. W
Each entity that receives project support from this funding source will be required to provide a 50% match
for its projects. Over the last eighteen months, Mayor Penn, City Manager Gary Sears and I have been
representatives to this group effort on behalf of the City of Englewood.
The primary focus area for the City of Englewood has been the area between Union Avenue and Oxford
Avenue. We have titled this portion of the project as the "River Run Project". Key projects in the area
include a passive walking/biking trail on the east side of the river, new kayak shoots in the river at Oxford
Avenue, channelization of the river for faster water flow, screening of unsightly views along the river,
improvements for fishing and recreation access and development of the area (north east corner of Oxford
Avenue and the Platte River) at Broken Tee Golf Course.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This action will reduce the Open Space Fund's Unassigned Fund Balance by $100,000.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Resolution
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