21-7984 Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks Tourism Bill Burke GrantRESOLUTION NUMBER 21-7984
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS THROUGH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
WILDLIFE, PARKS & TOURISM, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT BILL BURKE PARK.
WHEREAS, the City of Salina, Kansas desires to upgrade and improv e the public
recreational facilities at Bill Burke Park by installing artificial turf on the baseball and softball
infields , adding lights to an additional field , renovating the existing restrooms , and constructing new
restroom facilities , all in conformance with current accessibility standards under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (collectively, the "Recreation Improvements").
WHEREAS , the Governing Body finds that the proposed Recreation Improvements will
enhance the health, safety, and welfare of residents and non-residents participating in recreational
activities at Bill Burk Park;
WHEREAS , the State of Kansas , through the Kansas Department of Wildlife , Parks &
Tourism ("KDWPT"), administers financial assistance for public recreation purposes , through the
federal Land and Water Conservation Fund ("LWCF") program;
WHEREAS , the Governing Body desires to seek financial assistance from the KDWPT,
under the L WCF program, and to indicate its commitment to the expenditure of local funds necessary
to complete the Recreation Improvements.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Authorization to Submit Application to KDWPT. The City Manager is
authorized to execute and file an application with the KDWPT and to provide all information and
documentation required in order for the City of Salina, Kansas to become eligible for funding
assistance for the proposed Recreation Improvements under the L WCF program.
Section 2. City Matching Funds. The Governing Body indicates its desire and intent, if the
application is approved by the KDWPT, to obligate funds required to satisfactorily complete the
proposed Recreation Improv ements and become eligible for reimbursement in an amount not to
exceed $1 ,095,163.65 under the terms of the LWCF program and the terms of any Local Project
Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Salina, Kansas and KDWPT.
Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of September,
2021. M wh0fl;~~
Melissa Rose Hodges , Mayor