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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2018-0411 1 1 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING SUPPORT TO THE SEWARD PTA AND P.A.R.K.S TO PURSUE PRIVATE, STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE BITTICK BMX COMMUNITY PARK; LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11 A-1 FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S have approached Seward City Council in hopes of revitalizing and repurposing the City of Seward Bittick BMX Community Park currently located on the Southeast corner of Lot 11 A-1 Fort Raymond Subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S groups have met with City staff multiple times to review the Project Plan and to discuss their vision of modernizing the Bittick BMX Community Park by creating a Pump Bike Track, and have made presentations before a number of community groups, including the Seward City Council; and WHEREAS, the Bittick BMX Community Park has a renewed level of interest and the support of private individuals, corporations, organizations; and WHEREAS, the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S vision is to provide a free, community bike park to promote healthy life choices in a safe and fun environment, where riders of all levels can increase their skills and knowledge of biking; and WHEREAS, the Seward City Council supports positive social interaction between children, young adults and adults, supports increasing tourism, supports the revitalization of the current Bittick BMX Community Park, and WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan 3.6.1 is to "Improve, expand and diversify year -around parks and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors", and WHEREAS, this resolution is in support of the revitalization and repurposing of the Bittick BMX Community Park by the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S and is not a commitment to provide any financial or other support. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THAT: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby supports the Bittick BMX Community Park Improvements Project sponsored by the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-041 Section 2. The Seward City Council does hereby approve Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S staff moving forward with design and construction of a Seward Community Bike Pump Track at the current Bittick BMX Community Park location. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 23`d day of April, 2018. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Davi uires, Mayo AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Horn, Towsley, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Bren41alalNrC City Clerk ,��sr�rrrrr♦♦. (City Se���`l OF SE q • 4 �Go�o �o� ,• • SEAL fP �'•.rF OFA�P,'.•'• 1 Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 23, 2018 "l'brough: Jim Hunt, City Manager Agenda Item: City Council authorizing support to the Seward PTA and P,A.R.K.S to pursue private, state and federal funding for the revitalization of the Bittick BMX Community Park; located on the Southeast Corner Of Lot 11. A-] Fort Raymond Subdivision BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and P.A.R.K.S groups have approached the Seward City Council and city administration and have requested City support to revitalize and repurpose the current Bittick BMX Community Park to use as a Pump Bike Park. The group has made a number of presentations to community groups and to the City Council, and the administration supports the group's request to control the property for the purpose of repurposing the park f'Or use as a pump bike park. INTENT: Allow Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S, to pursue Private, State and Federal Funding for the Revitalization of the Bittick BMX Community Park CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by CouncH May 30, 201... 7) 3) Goals, objectives and Implementation Action items X 3.6.1 Improve, expand and diversify year-round parks and recreational..... Strategic Plan ( Approved by Council Resolution 99-043): 2. Recreation and Leisure 0 X Provide diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities_ 3 FISCAL NOTE - The City has not been asked to provide, specific funding for this proJect but has been asked to al low the group to repurpose the park using private donations, grant funds, and in kind contributions. The City may be asked to assist with the cost of removing some cottonwood trees and other low-cost contributions to the prqject. Approved by Finance ') ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes .—No—, .,--Not Applicable __X RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve Resolution 2018- supporting the revitalization and repurpose of the Bittick BMX Community Park through joint efforts by the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K, S groups.