HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 00-43RESOLUTION NO.00-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL AND
STATE PARK FUNDS FOR THE SOUTHERN AVENUE PARK DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS,pursuant to A.R.S.§41-503,the Arizona Legislature has granted
the authority to establish local,regional and state park programs which provide
funds to the State of Arizona and other eligible applicants for acquiring lands
and developing facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes;and
WHEREAS,Arizona State Parks Board (hereinafter "Board")is responsible for
the administration of the above -referenced program within the State of Arizona,
and establishes necessary rules and procedures governing application by state and
local agencies;and
WHEREAS,the procedures adopted by the Board require the applicant to
certify by resolution the approval of applications,signature authorization,the
availability of local matching funds,and authorization to sign a participation
agreement with Board prior to submission of said applications to the Board;and
WHEREAS,. the City of Apache Junction (hereinafter "City") controls through
a special use agreement portions of approximately 25 acres located southwest of
the Southern Avenue and San Marcos Road Alignment intersection,all located
within the corporate limits of the City of Apache Junction,Pinal County,
Arizona,more adequately depicted in Exhibit A,attached hereto;and
WHEREAS,the City,has identified a need for park system expansion to
include the above -referenced property through a public planning process;and
WHEREAS,there is a need to increase recreational opportunities for all age
groups and interests and the subject property would provide an area to service
such needs of the community;and
WHEREAS,the City is a recognized municipal corporation in the State of
Arizona and qualifies as an applicant having a legitimate recreational or public
purpose for applying for use of such land;and
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WHEREAS,pursuant to 43 U.S.C.§869(a),the land in question is to be used
for a proposed park expansion project and such land is not of national
significance nor is more than reasonably necessary for the proposed park
expansion use.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Apache Junction,Arizona,as follows:
I)The City Council shall control through a special use agreement
all of the above -referenced land and improve i t for
recreational opportunities.
2)The City agrees to comply with all appropriate procedures,
guidelines,and requirements established by the Board as a
part of the application process.
3)The City will comply with all appropriate state and federal
regulations,policies,guidelines,and requirements as they
relate to the application.
4)The City has matching funds in the amount of $250,000 from the
General Fund and Development Fees.
5)The Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell is appointed as
the agent of the City of Apache Junction to conduct all
negotiations,execute and submit all documents including,but
not limited to applications,agreements,amendments,billing
statements,which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
6)The City Manager through his office or by delegation to the
Parks and Recreation Department is directed to draft and file
an application to accomplish the goal of this resolution in a
timely manner.
7)The City Clerk is authorized and directed to send certified
copies of this resolution to the Arizona State Parks Board and
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other agencies as determined appropriate by the Parks and
Recreation Department Director.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS 16TH DAY OF JANUARY ,2001.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 16TH DAY OF JANUARY ,2001.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RICHARD J.STERN
City Attorney
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DOUGLAS/COLEMAN
Mayor