Title
A Resolution Supporting the City of Colorado Springs Inspire Initiative Grant Award from Great Outdoors Colorado on Behalf of the Pikes Peak Coalition
Presenter:
Karen Palus, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
Tilah Larson, Senior Grants Analyst
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Summary:
On July 25, 2017, City Council authorized the application to Great Outdoors Colorado for the Inspire Initiative as evidenced by Resolution No. 69-17. The application requested $3 million from Great Outdoors Colorado to improve outdoor amenities and expand nature-based programming and career pathways. On December 15, 2017 the GOCO Board approved the award of $1,393,955.50 to the Pikes Peak Coalition. This resolution accepts the grant award based on the terms of the grant agreement.
Previous Council Action:
On July 25, 2017, City Council adopted Resolution No. 69-17 authorizing an application to Great Outdoor Colorado's Inspire Initiative.
Background:
The Pikes Peak Coalition engaged in an 18-month planning process to develop solutions and break down barriers that limit youth's meaningful engagement with nature. Barriers like time, transportation, money, access, and lack of interest and understanding keep kids from getting outside and developing the lifelong passion for the great outdoors.
The Pikes Peak Coalition focused on the Hillside and Adams neighborhoods as our target region. As part of the planning process and based on GOCO's direction, the coalition identified opportunities for improvements to local places, programming that engages youth and families from the backyard to the backcountry, and career pathways that provide internships and job opportunities.
Local backyard improvements to parkland include expanding recreation opportunities at Fountain Park to incorporate a youth dedicated biking facility and nature-based improvements at Prospect Lake, such as creating a naturalized lake edge, expanding the playground facilities to include natural play compo...
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