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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 09-269 Review of documents related to purchase of USFS land for Riverfront ParkMcCALL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Number Meeting Date 216 East Park Street McCall, ID 83638 AB 09-269 December 17, 2009 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION SUBJECT: Review of purchase documents for USFS River front Park parcel acquisition Approvals: Department/ Committee/Individual Initials Remarks (Originator/ Support) Mayor /Council City Manager Community Development Treasurer Clerk, Deputy City Clerk Police Department Public Works Golf Operations COST IMPACT: n/a Parks & Recreation FUNDING SOURCE: n/a Airport Library TIMELINE: potential closing date in March 2010. City Attorney Grant Coordinators originator SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City has entered into intent for direct purchase agreement with the United States of America through the United States Forest Service for a 6.4 acre parcel of land adjacent to the Riverfront Park area owned by the City of McCall. In order for the acquisition to proceed, the Payette Office of USFS has asked the Council to review the draft deed and the letter of inspection along with Exhibit A. After the documents are reviewed and approved by Council and legal counsel, then the USFS will proceed with developing a purchase agreement for the City's consideration. These documents have been sent to the City attorney for review. Staff has consulted with staff from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, which administers the Land and Water Conservation Funding grant program. Although the project is recommended for funding, the grant paperwork must be submitted and approved by the National Park Service in order to obtain the grant funding of 50% of the purchase price, up to $75,000. Staff is working with IDPR to submit the grant to the NPS. However, Council should note that no funds toward the purchase can be expended until the grant award has been approved by NPS. Other work underway related to the grant application is the appraisal review (required by IDPR) and survey work to delineate the future park boundary, which will be included in the 6f map as required by Land Water Conservation Fund program guidelines. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the final draft documents including any changes, and authorize the Mayor to sign after authorization for LWCF grant award has been received. RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date ACTION 10/09/08 Approved AB08-204 Agreement for intent to Direct Purchase of USFS parcel 1/22/09 Approved AB09-18 submission of LWCF grant application