Agenda Date: 04/15/2025
Subject:
Title
Resolution 43-2025: Authorizing an application for funding from the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Grant Program for Powers Park Improvements
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From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Heather Ferrari, Executive Assistant
Presentations:
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PURPOSE:
Does council support a grant applications to Arapahoe County Open Spaces (ACOS) for Powers Park Improvements?
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
In compliance with Arapahoe County Open Spaces grant requirements and the City of Littleton's grant policy, the city is requesting council support to apply for ACOS grant funds for:
Powers Park Improvements
Powers Park is a 4.75-acre neighborhood park located in the City of Littleton at the intersection of S Huron Street and W Powers Avenue. The main goal of this project is to provide necessary improvements and updates to the park and playground while increasing ADA access to and throughout the playground area. The current entrance on the southeast side of the park will be renovated to provide an accessible route into the park and playground area. Several improvements are proposed for the playground that will enhance the space for current and future users of all ages and abilities. The proposed play structures provide improved play value while also increasing accessibility by increasing the number of ground level play elements, installing an inclusive spinner, and providing both high and low sensory elements. The new playground safety surfacing will be poured-in-place rubber, which decreases maintenance costs and provides ADA accessibility throughout the playground area.
BACKGROUND:
Historically, the city has applied for numerous grants through the Arapahoe County Open Spaces (ACOS) grant program to make various improvements to open spaces and parks in the city limits.
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