E4. FWP Grant Amendment for Aquatic ImprovementsKalispell Parks & Recreation
306 1st Ave E. P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
(406) 758-7715 Fax (406) 758-7719
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Chad Fincher, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Amendment to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks LWCF Agreement
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
BACKGROUND: The Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department successfully secured a grant
amendment from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks through the Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) in the amount of $126,362.20. These additional funds will support key
improvements originally outlined in the 2022 LWCF grant, which were deferred due to inflation-
related cost increases.
The funding will be allocated toward resurfacing the lazy river, installing updated signage, and
constructing a climbing wall. Matching funds for this project have been included in the proposed
FY26 Aquatics Division budget.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council move to authorize the City
Manager to enter into the grant agreement amendment with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
FISCAL EFFECTS: An additional $126,362.20 for aquatic facility improvements.
ATTACHMENT: LWCF Agreement No. 30-00776 Amendment No. 2