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RESOLUTION NO. 4193
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA
URGING THE EXPANSION OF THE
FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
(LA WCON) has provided greatly needed grant assistance for local government and state
outdoor recreation and open space project; and
WHEREAS, in Minnesota, almost $57 million in LA WCON funds have been
provided for over 1,100 projects in every county and hundreds of cities and townships
throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the program supported by revenues from offshore oil leases and sale
of surplus federal property does not cost additional tax dollars and has left an important
legacy for future generations; and
WHEREAS, in recent years the allocations available to local governments have
been drastically reduced while the needs have remained as great as ever.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Minnesota, that the Council urges the increase in the allocation of
LA WCON funds for local government and state park projects to help provide adequate
outdoor recreation opportunities, acquire and protect open space areas and improve the
quality of life for present and future generations.
Adopted this 24th day of February, 1992.
(SEAL)
Attest:
Samantha Orduno, Cle k-Administrator