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10.B.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:: 12/02/2025
Co-Submitter:: Rebecca Sayers
From:: Robert Wallace, Open Space Supervisor

TITLE:

Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-62: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, authorizing the grant application for an Arizona State Parks Recreational Trails Program – Safety and Environmental Education grant for the design, development, and installation of kiosk and interpretive signs for the McMillan Mesa Natural Area.

Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: with Arizona State Parks Board for the design, development, and installation of kiosk and interpretive signs for the McMillan Mesa Natural Area.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Read Resolution No. 2025-62 by title only
City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2025-62 by title only (if approved above)
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62
Approve the grant agreement between the Arizona State Parks Board and the City of Flagstaff for the Safety and Environmental Education grant program, for grant funds in the amount of $9,998.00 with a city match of $1,164.00, for the design, development, and installation of kiosk and interpretive signs for the McMillan Mesa Natural Area.

Executive Summary:

Funding will allow the Open Space Section to welcome, inform, and educate users of the regional preserve through strategically placed signage at entry points and along trails, thus promoting appropriate use, and providing educational opportunities for the community. The goal of this project is to install five welcome kiosks, and four interpretive signs.

Financial Impact:

Project Name: Recreational Trails Program – Safety and Environmental Education (SEE) Grant Agreement and Resolution
Total cost: $11,162.00
Account Number Budgeted: 001-11-159-6302-5-4290
FY Budgeted Amount: FY 2026
Grant Funded: $9,998.00
Funding Source: Arizona State Parks Recreational Trails Program – Safety and Environmental Education grant, agreement # 472612
Description: Grant funds available total $9,998.00. Open Space Section will coordinate an in-kind grant match totaling $1,164.00. In-kind work will include project coordination, design, and installation.

Policy Impact:

There are no policy impacts.

Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:

Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-46: A resolution adopting the Management Plan for Legally-Designated Open Space Properties.

Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:

Option A – Adopt the resolution and approve the grant agreement between the Arizona State Parks Board and the City of Flagstaff for the Safety and Environmental Education grant, for grant funds in the amount of $9,998.00 with a city match of $1,164.00, to allow staff to install kiosk and interpretive signs for the McMillan Mesa Natural Area.

Option B – Do not adopt the resolution, which would have the effect of not accepting grant funds.

Background and History:

Signage for the McMillan Mesa Natural Area is an objective identified in the Management Plan for Legally-Designated Open Space Properties that was adopted by City Council via Resolution in 2020.

Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:

Environmental Stewardship: Engage community members through education and volunteer opportunities.
Inclusive and Engaged Community: Promote environmental justice and the fair distribution of environmental benefits.

Connection to Regional Plan:

Environmental planning and Conservation: Policy E&C.6.3. Promote protection, conservation, and ecological restoration of the region’s diverse ecosystem types and associated animals.

Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:

Inclusive Recreation -1: Protect natural areas and ecosystem services that are most vulnerable to the impacts of increased visitation and climate change.
Equitable Systems -2: Proactively engage community members on an ongoing basis.

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