TC Resolution 23-13 Authorizing the Application for a Grant from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Main Street LIVE: Livability Investment for Vibrant Economies and the Completion of the Activate Avn
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RESOLUTION 23-13
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS (DOLA) ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE
FUND (EIAF) MAIN STREET LIVE: LIVABILITY INVESTMENT FOR VIBRANT ECONOMIES
AND THE COMPLETION OF THE ACTIVATE AVON: OUTDOOR DOWNTOWN PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, and therefore an eligible applicant
for a grant awarded by the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF);
and
WHEREAS, the Main Street LIVE: Livability Investments for Vibrant Economies is an initiative to support place -
based development, redevelopment, and housing in downtowns which is a critical component to a robust and
active economy, local government fiscal health, and sustainable development patterns; and
WHEREAS, Main Street LIVE will fund downtown public infrastructure and facilities as Livability Investments for
Vibrant Economies with a $17.5 million infusion to support reinvesting in downtowns and enhance long-term
sustainability, add to the built environment (buildings, streets, infrastructure), attract workforce, and augment other
energy and housing projects; and
WHEREAS, the Town is highly committed to enhancing Harry A. Nottingham Park with infrastructure that meets the
needs of the community and meets the eligibility requirements of the Main Street LIVE initiative, as follows:
1) infrastructure and streetscape improvements: streetscape or place -making improvements (including, but not
limited to, high efficiency streetlights, benches, accessibility improvements, parklets, breezeway and alley activation
improvements; 2) investments in public buildings/facilities, gathering/event spaces, downtown public art programs,
public restrooms, public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and downtown wayfinding, as part of a broader
streetscape project); and
WHEREAS, Avon success over the last 17 years to build a vibrant commercial core, civic campus and regional
park has resulted in a significant increase in public visitation and usage in the Harry A. Nottingham Park area, and
such steps were supported by a number of town initiatives such as the improvements to the "Main Street
Pedestrian Mall", formation of the Avon Urban Renewal Authority, adoption of the West Town Center Plan and
Nottingham Park Plan, the construction of the Avon Pavilion stage and terrace, the establishment of the Cultural,
Arts and Special Events Citizens Committee, and the implementation of the LaZona planning process, and
WHEREAS, the Town considers the "Old Town Hall" site a key opportunity to develop much needed facilities to
serve the public in response to multiple community surveys over the last several years which have identified public
restrooms in Nottingham Park as a top priority for the community, and with additional enhancements and
connections to be made between Main Street Pedestrian Mall, Town Hall, the commercial core, and Nottingham
Park to comprise Avon's downtown, and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council supports a Grant Application submittal for the Activate Avon: Outdoor
Downtown Project, for state funding from the Main Street LIVE program offered by DOLA in the amount of
$1,000,000 and supports the town's funding match of $1,000,000 for the improvements to enhance Harry A.
Nottingham Park's infrastructure to meet the needs of the community; and
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WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that the Activate Avon: Outdoor Downtown Project will promote the
health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated as findings by the Town Council.
Section 2. The Town Council of the Town of Avon supports the Main Street LIVE Grant Application and will
authorize the expenditure of funds necessary to meet the terms and obligations of any grant awarded pursuant to a
Grant Agreement with DOLA.
Section 3. The project sites are owned by the Town of Avon and will be owned by the Town of Avon for the next 25
years. The Town Council of the Town of Avon will continue to maintain the Activate Avon: Outdoor Downtown Project
in a high -quality condition and will appropriate funds for maintenance annually.
Section 4: If a grant is awarded, the Town Council of the Town of Avon hereby authorizes the (Designated Official)
to sign a Grant Agreement with the Department of Local Affairs for the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds.
ADOPTED LY 15, 2023 BY THE QN TOWN COUNCIL �p`�%OFqO�L
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my Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jau Casanueva, Town erk.
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Resolution No. 23-13
July 25, 2023
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