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L -/ c 2 6 • MEMO To: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator Mayor& Council From: Mary Saarion Subject: LCMR Grant Date: January 29, 1998 Application information has been distributed to governmental agencies for recreation facility and trail funding grants. This LCMR Grant is a 50% matching grant that is available through a competitive application process for projects that qualify with the highest number of value points. The funding begins July 1999 with applications due February 13, 1998. Cigarette tax money is the revenue for this grant. A legislative committee reviews and selects projects that enhance the environment and communities. There are two projects that the Council may wish to consider for grant application. Acquisition and development of the wetland area next to the Community Center property would comply with three strategies or areas of community enhancement that the grant requests. One benefit is water quality with enhancement of the wetland for storm water management. A second benefit would be enhancement of the Community Center, the heart of the community, providing trailways, greenspaces and natural habitat. The third strategy or benefit is economic development opportunities with the ponding of storm water runoff offering opportunities to develop adjoining properties. A preliminary estimate of this project is $500,000 including acquisition and development. If so, the Citie's match would be $250,000. Criteria for evaluation of proposals include (highest points to lowest points): 1. Focus of sustain ability - which means a facility that is compatible with the community and definition of a strategy of how the facility will provide benefit to the community regarding environment, economy and community. 2. Results - assessment of the project. 3. Innovation 4. Partnerships 5. Statewide Significance 6. Leveraging - ability to match the 50% grant.