HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-104 AARP Community Challenge Grant Application for Brown ParkMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-104
Meeting Date April 8, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to approve submittal of an AARP Community Challenge Grant for Brown Park site furnishings
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$25,000
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
AARP Community Challenge
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Application deadline: April 14, 2021
Information Systems
Economic Development
originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of McCall Parks and Recreation Department is seeking approval to submit a grant application to the AARP Community Challenge Grant program for up to $25,000 to support the purchase
site furnishings such as benches, bike racks and trash receptacles to be installed in the Brown Park and shoreline area once improvements currently underway have been completed. The
site furnishings cost $2000-$3000 each and will be similar to those installed in Legacy Park (photo attached) which have proven to be durable and functional. The new furnishings also
provide an opportunity for site-specific local design of relief patterns cut into the metal furnishings.
The AARP Community Challenge grant program funds projects that “create vibrant Public Places that improve open spaces, parks and access to other amenities” and staff believe this request
will fit the grant criteria well. Although no specific local match is required for the grant program, the significant investment by the McCall Redevelopment Agency, City of McCall,
and Land and Water Conservation Fund into Brown Park and the adjacent shoreline this year will be used to demonstrate the scope and local commitment to the project.
More information about the AARP Community Challenge grant program can be found at: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2021/2021-challenge.html
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve submittal of an AARP Community Challenge grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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