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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-020 Council Resolution• • Council Member Dahl its adoption. introduced the following resolution and moved CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION 01 -20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CLEARWATER CREEK PARK BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lino Lakes act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application to be submitted on March 28, 2001 and that the Public Services Director is hearby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lino Lakes has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lino Lakes has not incurred any costs described on Item 4 and has not entered into any written agreements to purchase property described on Item 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lino Lakes has not violated any Federal, State, or Local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Lino Lakes may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced project, and that the City of Lino Lakes certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Rick DeGardner is hearby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes on February 12, 2001. J ekLL67lC Ry -Chet Gaustad, City Clerk Joh ergessn, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Reiner t and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: All The following against same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • • AGENDA ITEM NO. 3A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 12, 2001 TOPIC: PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution 01 -20, Consideration of Submitting Outdoor Recreation Grant Application VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) operates several financial assistance programs. The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program is to increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities. Eligible projects are for park acquisition and /or development/re- development including picnic shelters, playgrounds, athletic facilities, trails, boat accesses, fishing piers, swimming beaches, campgrounds, and others. This program is for cities, counties and townships. The Outdoor Recreation Grant Program is a very competitive program with hundreds of grant applications submitted annually. Projects selected to receive a grant receive assistance of up to 50 percent of total eligible costs. The City Council recently authorized staff to submit an application in the amount of $125,000 for the development of Clearwater Creek Park. As part of the application process, a Public Hearing is required to obtain citizen input on the proposed Outdoor Recreation Grant Application. Resolution 01 -20 authorizes staff to submit an Outdoor Recreation Grant application, and authorizes myself to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes. OPTIONS: 1. Approve Resolution 01 -20. 2. Do not approve Resolution 01 -20. 3. Return to staff for further review. RECOMMENDATION: Option 1 2/5/01 RD /DNR grant/greensheet public hearing