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Home My WebLink AboutR-2026-115 Endorsing Application to Platte County Commission for Funding Under Parks and Recreation Partnership Grant Program for EH Young Nature Play AreaRESOLUTION NO. R-2026-115 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING APPLICATION TO THE PLATTE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PARKS AND RECREATION PARTNERSHIP 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 Partnership 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 Partnership 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 Partnership Grant Program if such application shall be funded by the County Commission, including the provision of matching funds, 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-2026-115 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, the 18th day of August 2026. /s/ Kathleen L. Rose Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa McChesney Melissa McChesney, City Clerk Platte County Parks Parks and Recreation Partnership Grant APPLICATION 1 City of Riverside Name of Applicant Agency or Organization 2. 2950 NW Vivion Rd Riverside MO 64150 Mailing Address City State Zip 3. Noel Bennion Captial Projects & Parks Manager 816-451-8227 Primary Contact Person Title Phone 4. NAME OF PROJECT: EH Young Nature Play Area 5. LOCATION OF PROJECT(s): 1001 NW Argosy Pkwy, Riverside, MO 64150 Street Address/Intersection 6. Who owns the lands upon which the project will take place?: The City of Riverside 7 . TYPE OF PROJECT(s): Check all that Apply □ New Development X Renovation/Improvement □ Land Acquisition D Capital Maint. 8. POPULATION SERVED: Annual expected number of users or visitors: 215,000 Target demographic/age group: Ages 1+ 9. 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 evaluated 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." /s/ Kathleen L. Rose August 18, 2026 Signature Date Kathy Rose Mayor, City of Riverside Printed Name Organization Page 1 of 6 Parks and Recreation Partnership Grant 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 County 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. 2. MASTER PLAN CORRELATION: How does the project relate to your community's priorities and the County’s Parks System Master Plan? Page 2 of 6 3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE: Identify the responsible agency and source of funding that will support the operation and maintenance of the project 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) 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. 5. 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. Include amount of matching contributions and donations by partners to the project. 6. 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) Page 3 of 6 Parks & Recreation Partnership Grant 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 sponsors general budget not associated with the proposed project. 2. Partnership Grant Money Request: The amount requested from the County for the purpose of reimbursing project costs. 3. Dollar Value of Applicant Match: Sponsor contributions to the project. (Descriptions for matching items may be included in question #7 above.) a) Budgeted Money: The amount of cash the sponsor is committing to the project per item. b) Donated Money: Donations of money directly related to the project from individuals or entities other than the primary project sponsor. c) Miscellaneous Donations: Monetary value related to the donation of labor, materials, equipment, or any other donation other than cash. Estimates should be reasonable and consistent with costs the sponsor would be willing to pay if the item were not donated. 4. Total Cost: The entire cost of the project including grant request, matching funds, and donations. List All Project Expense Items | Partnership Grant Money Requested | Dollar Value of Applicant Match | Total Cost [Dollar Value of Applicant Match broken down into these categories columns 3 through 5] Budgeted Money | Donated Money | Misc. Donations 1. NATURE PLAY SITE DEVELOPMENT $250,000.00 $347,249.82 $0.00 $0.00 $597,249.82 2. PLAY STRUCTURES $600,000.00 $498,829.86 $0.00 $0.00 $1,098,829.86 3. PLAY STRUCTURES INSTALL $150,000.00 $234,590.21 $0.00 $0.00 $384,590.21 4. SITE FURNISHINGS $0.00 $75,915.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75,915.00 5. PLANTINGS $0.00 $122,084.58 $0.00 $0.00 $122,084.58 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Total $1,000,000.00 $1,278,669.47 $0.00 $0.00 $2,278,669.47 E H YOUNG PARK RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AUGUST 2026 [drawing of nature play area and play equipment]