14-10927r RESOLUTION NO. 10927
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
MINNESOTA DNR TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TAFT LAKE FISHERY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has applied for an Outdoor Recreation Grant through
the Minnesota DNR for purposes of construction amenities in 2014 to improve fishing access;
and
WHEREAS, City Council has adopted transitory ordinances approving matching
funds for the Taft Fishery Project in 2012 and 2013 totaling $63,600; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager act as legal sponsor for
the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation grant application to be submitted on March 31,
2014 and that Steven Devich is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural
Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Richfield,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Richfield has the legal authority to apply
for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement (if any) and
ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project
for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Richfield has not incurred any
development costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the
property described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Richfield has leased the land described in
the site plan included in the application from the Metropolitan Airports Commission since 1971;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the state,
The City of Richfield may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-
referenced project, and that the City of Richfield certifies that it will comply with all applicable
laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for
uses consistent with the funding grant program into perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Steven Devich is hereby authorized to
execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of April,
2014.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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Nancy Gibb , ity Clerk