HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-005 Endorsing Application for Platte County Parks and Recreation Outreach Grant (EH Young Nature Play Area)RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-005
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING APPLICATION TO THE PLATTE
COUNTY COMMISSION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PARKS AND RECREATION
OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE COUNTY -WIDE DEDICATED
PARKS AND RECREATION QUARTER -CENT SALES TAX
WHEREAS, the County of Platte and the City of Riverside deem it a high priority to
improve quality of life for all citizens through parks and recreation programs, and
WHEREAS, the County Commission of the County of Platte seeks to support local
parks and recreation efforts, create effective partnerships, and increase the level of
cooperation between County government and cities, schools, and non-profit community
service organizations within the county, and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Platte County on August 4, 2020, approved a renewal of the
dedicated quarter -cent sales tax for parks, recreation, and stormwater control for a
period of ten (10) years, and
WHEREAS, the County Commission of the County of Platte has developed the Parks
and Recreation Outreach Grant Program, funded by the citizen approved quarter -cent
county -wide sales tax, and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside wishes to make application to the County for
consideration of the attached and completed Outreach Grant Program Application, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside agree to comply with all
program guidelines and requirements of said Outreach Grant Program if such
application shall be funded by the County Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the attached application is respectfully submitted for consideration by the
County Commission.
FURTHER THAT the Mayor, the City Administrator, and other appropriate City
officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary
or convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution and to execute
and deliver for and on behalf of the City all certificates, instruments, agreements and
other documents, as may be necessary or convenient to perform all matters herein
authorized.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-005
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri, the 6th day of January 2026.
Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor
ATTEST
Melissa McChesney, City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Outreach Grant Program
2026 APPLICATION
City of Riverside
Platte
County
Parks
RCM AOC
Name of Applicant Agency or Organization
2. 2950 NW Vivion Rd Riverside MO 64150
Mailing Address City State Zip
3. Noel Bennion Parks Manager 816-451-8227 nbennion@riversidemo.gov
Contact Person Title Phone E-mail
4. PROJECT APPLICANT: (Check One)
✓ Local Government, School District, or other political subdivision
❑ Non -Profit Organization (see item #9 on page 6)
❑ Other (Explain):
5. NAME OF PROJECT: E.H. Young Riverfront Park Nature Play Area
6. OUTREACH GRANT REQUEST AMOUNT: $ 70,000
7. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Riverside 1001 NW Argosy Pkwy
City Street Address/Intersection
8. Who owns the land upon which the project will take place?
The City of Riverside
9. TYPE OF PROJECT: Check all that Apply
✓ Capital Improvement
(New Improvements)
❑ Recreation Program ❑ Capital Maintenance
(Sports, Wellness, (Parks, Recreational,
Historic, Cultural, Arts) Historic Facilities)
10. POPULATION SERVED: Annual expected number of users or visitors:
Target demographic/age group: Age 1+
107,750
11. SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE AGENT
"I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that this application will be rated on the basis of the information submitted and
that the submission of incorrect data can result in this application being withdrawn from consideration for
funding. If the organization I represent is awarded a grant, we hereby agree to use the funds for the
purposes stated and abide by all terms and conditions."
Kathleen L. Rose January 6, 2026
Signature Date
Mayor
Title
City of Riverside
Organization
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Parks and Recreation Outreach Grant Program
Project Description
Using the space provided describe the essential components of your project. Describe the need for
the project, the increased recreational value it will provide, and why Outreach Grant funds are
needed.
1. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: Describe the basic elements of your proposed project. Include a
statement identifying the needs to be addressed by your project and how your project will satisfy
those needs. Identify the parties responsible for project completion.
Since completion of the first phase renovations to E.H. Young Riverfront Park in 2020,
the park has been a much more active, vibrant space. Through updating the park
master plan in 2024, further improvements were identified including a forest
exploration / nature -based play area. This area will be unique to the Northland,
providing opportunities for families to play in nature under the shade of mature trees.
The Riverside Park Board, representing citizens has been actively collaborating with
landscape architects on the design for this space. The design includes slides, climbers,
resting areas, trails and native plant installations. It will be a unique and added
destination to this vibrant park.
2. MASTER PLAN CORRELATION: How does the project relate to community priorities, your
comprehensive or master plan and the County's Park System Master Plan?
The City is committed to providing outdoor recreation opportunities for our citizens.
Riverside's Comprehensive Plan from 2006 showed the need for an improved park
system. In 2018, the City conducted an ETC Institute Survey of residents. Residents listed
quality of city parks as one of the three priority areas for City focus. In 2020, the first
phase of E.H. Young was completed and in 2024 the City updated the master plan to
include the forest exploration / nature -based play area.
"Providing Safe Recreation Places for Children" is one of the three Guiding Principles of
the County Parks Master Plan (CPMP). One of the goals under this Principle is to "expand
outdoor parks and recreational facilities for kids." Interactive playgrounds are listed as a
way to meet this goal. The new nature -based playground at EH Young Riverfront Park will
be interactive and allow people of all ages and abilities to play together
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3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE: Identify the responsible agency and source of funding that will
support the operation and maintenance of the project/equipment once it is complete. (Land
acquisition projects shall be dedicated to public use in perpetuity; development projects will be
for the life of the proposed facility).
The City of Riverside is responsible for maintaining the EH Young Riverfront Park.
The Public Works department consistently maintains Riverside's park and trail system
to provide a safe recreation environment. Maintenance funds will be from the City
infrastructure maintenance fund under the Public Works Department.
4 TIMELINE: Describe the time frame in which you plan to implement and complete your project.
Identify what activities will occur chronologically and by project phase. If grant request is for one
phase of a multi -year project, describe the scope and cost of the entire project.
March 2026 - Complete construction documents
April 2026 - Request bids for construction
May 2026 - Order play equipment
August 2026 - Begin construction
October 2026- Project complete, ribbon cutting
**Throughout construction, we will update citizens on progress via social media and
our newsletter.
5. FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT: Briefly describe the history of your organization's involvement in
parks and recreation programs. Describe who will benefit from this project. Describe how you
arrived at your estimate for how many users the project will serve.
Riverside has been improving parks and trails since the late 1970s. We started with
Homestead Park and have since expanded the park system to include over 60 acres
of park land and 14.4 miles of trail. We continue to enhance our parks and trails
through priority projects that fit our Comprehensive Plan and meet citizen needs.
All families will be able to use the E.H. Young nature -based play area. The
playground will meet ADA guidelines, allowing people of all abilities to access it. In
2025, E.H. Young Park had 215,500 visits. We expect that at least half of these visitors
will explore the new nature -based play area.
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6. PARTNERSHIP INVOLVEMENT: Describe the partnerships established between local
government, private citizens, community organizations, and/or the business community to plan
and complete the proposed project and the role of each entity.
The City of Riverside will be the responsible party for this project. The Riverside
Park Board, made up of Riverside citizens is supportive of this project. During the
updated master plan, we engaged residents and business owners in the planned
improvements for the park and received overwhelming support for these
improvements.
7. MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS: Identify the matching contributions for the proposed project.
Describe the contributions in terms of type, quantity and/or value, and source. (land
contributions must be specific to the proposed project and only for the area needed to complete
the project in order to be considered).
The City of Riverside will be responsible for matching funds. No other match is
committed at this time. We will look for opportunities to engage volunteers in items
such as native plant installation or placing engineered wood fiber surfacing around
the play equipment.
8. INSURANCE. List the name, address and phone number of your insurance carrier and the
amount of your general public liability coverage. (upon request, copies of insurance policy may
be required).
Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MIRMA)
3002 Falling Leaf Court
Columbia, Missouri 65201
1-573-817-2554
Coverage Amounts:
$3 million for claims per occurrence
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Parks & Recreation Outreach Grant Program
Itemized Budget Form
Definitions:
1. Project Expense Items: List all items necessary to complete the proposed project including items to be
purchased as well as donated. List all materials, labor, equipment and professional services. Do not include or list
items not required for the proposed project. Do not include items from the sponsor's general budget not
associated with the proposed project.
2. Outreach Grant Money Request: The amount requested from the County for the purpose of
reimbursing project costs. Sponsors will be required to submit invoices or receipts for items listed in
this category before reimbursement. The County cannot reimburse a project sponsor for more than
the amount requested for each expense item.
3. Dollar Value of Applicant Match: The actual amount of cash the sponsor is committing to the
project per item.
4. Total Cost: The entire cost of the project including grant request and sponsor match.
List All Project Expense Items
Outreach Grant
Money Requested
Applicant
Match
Total Project
Cost
1
Mobilization
$ -
$ 115,000.00
$ 115,000.00
2
Grading
$ -
$ 17,319.00
$ 17,319.00
3
Clearing, Grubbing, Demolition
$ -
$ 20,700.00
$ 20,700.00
4
Construction Staking
$ -
$ 5,750.00
$ 5,750.00
5
Playground surfacing, curbs, etc.
$ -
$ 317,561.00
$ 317,561.00
6
Play equipment
$ 70,000.00
$ 1,237,909.95
$ 1,307,909.95
7
Landscape
$ -
$ 101,027.50
$ 101,027.50
8
9
10
11
12
Total
$ 70,000.00
$ 1,815,267.45
$ 1,885,267.45
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Checklist
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
❑✓ 1. Submit only one project or program per application form.
Q 2. Sponsors may submit multiple applications for consideration; if submitting multiple applications
sponsors should designate project priority (#1 = highest) on the upper right hand corner of the
application front page (the County shall reserve the right to award funding based on its own priority
evaluation).
❑✓ 3. Application must be in original format (Microsoft Word document available at
www.platteparks.com) and typewritten. No handwritten applications will be accepted.
✓0 4. Project description section must be completed.
❑✓ 5. Application must be signed.
❑✓ 6. All new construction or renovation projects are required to include a development plan or a
diagram with the application. Application submissions may also include the following optional
support information: map identifying the project location; photographs of proposed project site;
promotional printed fliers or brochures for your project. Land acquisition projects must include a
location map of the property.
❑✓ 7 Applicants must include a signed Resolution or Letter of Approval from their governing body
supporting the application and committing matching funds. An example can be found on page 7 of
the application.
✓❑ 8. Non-profit Organizations must include a letter from the Internal Revenue Service that establishes
non-profit organization status, or a letter from a political subdivision or local government stating
their willingness to sponsor the project. A project sponsor agrees to complete the project if the
original applicant is unable to complete the work.
Q✓ 9 Pay particular attention to the "Itemized Budget" page of the application. Instructions for
completing this page are written above the Itemized Budget Table. Include copies of adequate
documentation for budget estimates, i.e. contractor proposals and estimates outlining work to
be provided and associated costs.
Q✓ 10. Complete the "Check Off' page to ensure you have met all requirements to apply for the Outreach
Grant. Please submit this page with your application.
❑✓ 11. Please submit 6 (six) copies of the application to the parks and recreation department before the
deadline. Applications can be submitted in person only. Please include all parts of the
application including cost estimates, plans, and the resolution.
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E.H. Young Riverfront Paark
Nature-based play area
(drawing of play area, including material types, plants, surfaces, play equipment)
POURED -IN -PLACE SURFACING: COLOR A
POURED -IN -PLACE SURFACING: COLOR B
LOG TOWER 5 PLAY STRUCTURE RE: 09/LS500
WOODLAND HUT PLAY FEATURE RE: 06/LS500
LIMESTONE RETAINING TERRACE WALLS
UNDEPSTORY MART RESTORATION MANDATORY
WOODEN EMBANKMENT CLIMBER RE: 01/LS500
7 DOUBLE WIDE STRAIGHT EMBANKMENT SLIDE RE 12/LS500
RAILROAD TIE TERRACING
MULCH PLAY SURFACING
2 x 7 TUBE SLIDE RE: 10/LS500
TODDLER TABLE RE: 07/LS500
LIMESTONE RETAINING TERRACE WALLS
UNDERSTORY PLANT RESTORATION - MANDATORY
LIMESTONE BLOCK TERRACING
10' CURVED EMBANKMENT SLIDE RE: 11/LS500
MANICURED PLANTED SLOPE AREA
TRAVERSING ROPE TRAIL PLAY EQUIPMENT RE 02/LS500
LOG SCRAMBLE PLAY EQUIPMENT RE 06/LS500
MANICURED PLANTED SLOPE AREA
HILLSIDE STAIRS
FUTURE PHASE TRAIL SEGMENT
MULCH PLAY SURFACING
ENTRYWAY ARCHES
PARK BENCHES
UNDERSTORY PLANT RESTORATION
STEPPING STUMP RE 04/LS500
HAMMOCK RE:03/LS500
UNDERSTORY PLANT RESTORATION
E.H. Young Riverfront Park
Nature -based play area
Play equipment details
01 CLIMBING RAMP
02 TRAVERSING ROPE TRAIL
03 HAMMOCK
04 STEPPING STUMP
05 BALANCE BEAM
06 WOODLAND HUT
07 TODDLER TABLE
08 LOG SCRAMBLE
09 LOG TOWER 5
10 7' TUBE SLIDE
11 10' CURVED EMBANKMENT SLIDE
12 7' DOUBLE WIDE STRAIGHT EMBANKMENT SLIDE
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Exhibit B
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING APPLICATION TO THE PLATTE
COUNTY COMMISSION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PARKS AND RECREATION
OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE COUNTY -WIDE DEDICATED PARKS
AND RECREATION QUARTER -CENT SALES TAX
WHEREAS, the County of Platte and the City of Riverside deem it a high priority to improve quality of
life for all citizens through parks and recreation programs, and
WHEREAS, the County Commission of the County of Platte seeks to support local parks and recreation
efforts, create effective partnerships, and increase the level of cooperation between County government
and cities, schools, and non-profit community service organizations within the county, and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Platte County on August 4, 2020 approved a renewal of the dedicated
quarter -cent sales tax for parks, recreation, and stormwater control for a period of ten (10) years, and
WHEREAS, the County Commission of the County of Platte has developed the Parks and Recreation
Outreach Grant Program, funded by the citizen approved quarter -cent county -wide sales tax, and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside wishes to make application to the County for consideration of the
attached and completed Outreach Grant Program Application, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside agree to comply with all program guidelines
and requirements of said Outreach Grant Program if such application shall be funded by the County
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the attached application is respectfully submitted for consideration by the County
Commission.
FURTHER THAT the Mayor, the City Administrator, and other appropriate City officials are
hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary or convenient to carry out and
comply with the intent of this Resolution and to execute and deliver for and on behalf of the City all
certificates, instruments, agreements and other documents, as may be necessary or convenient to perform
all matters herein authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, the 6th
day of January 2026.
Mayor Kathleen L. Rose
ATTEST:
Melissa McChesney, City Clerk
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Exhibit C
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
City of Riverside
2950 NW Vivion Road
Riverside Missouri, 64150
Project No. 227-024
Date Prepared: 12/31/2025
Project Name E.H. Young Nature-Based Play Area
Item | Description of Work | Unit | Contract Quantity | Unit Bid | Contract $ Amount
1 Mobilization LS 1 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
2 Clearing, Grubbing & Demolition LS 1 $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00
3 Construction Staking LS 1 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
4 Grading CY 503 $ 29.94 $ 15,060.00
5 6" concrete curb around surfacing LF 530 $ 35.00 $ 18,550.00
6 24" Limestone block seat wall LF 110 $ 125.00 $ 13,750.00
7 6" Concrete paved sidewalks SF 6300 $ 10.00 $ 63,000.00
8 Concrete Stairs (30" tread 10 stairs) SF 285 $ 134.00 $ 38,190.00
9 Handrail on one side of stairs LF 45 $ 110.00 $ 4,950.00
10 Engineered Wood Fiber Surfacing SF 7000 $ 0.60 $ 4,200.00
11 Poured-in-place playground surfacing SF 1100 $ 35.00 $ 38,500.00
12 Limestone blocks & railroad ties SF 500 $ 190.00 $ 95,000.00
13 7' Double Wide Straight SS Slide EA 1 $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00
14 7' SS Tube Slide EA 2 $ 50,000.00 $ 100,000.00
15 10' SS Curved Slide EA 1 $ 58,000.00 $ 58,000.00
16 Log Tower 5 EA 1 $ 240,000.00 $ 240,000.00
17 21' SS Tube Slide EA 1 $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00
18 Toddler Table No. 1 Robinia EA 1 $ 4,950.00 $ 4,950.00
19 Balance Beam Bench NO.2 EA 1 $ 5,049.00 $ 5,049.00
20 Climbing Ramp EA 1 $ 8,078.00 $ 8,078.00
21 Traversing Rope Trail Robinia EA 1 $ 13,486.00 $ 13,486.00
22 Hammock No. 1 Robinia EA 2 $ 6,269.00 $ 12,538.00
23 Woodland Hut NO.1 Robinia EA 1 $ 8,260.00 $ 8,260.00
24 Stepping Stump 320RD Robinia EA 3 $ 859.00 $ 2,577.00
25 TimberForm Super Log Scramble EA 1 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00
26 Decorative Arches 14' w x 15' h EA 3 $ 50,000.00 $ 150,000.00
27 Park Bench (Wishbone) EA 8 $ 2,000.00 $ 16,000.00
28 Trees - Overstory EA 7 $ 750.00 $ 5,250.00
29 Understory Plant Restoration SF 14000 $ 5.00 $ 70,000.00
30 Manicured Planted Slope Area SF 1400 $ 9.00 $ 12,600.00
31 Play structures installation and delivery LS 1 $ 320,375.00 $ 320,375.00
Contingency (15%) LS 1 $ 245,904.450 $ 245,904.45
$ 1,885,267.45
Nature -based play area estimate from landscape architecture firm contracted with the City of Riverside.
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