16-11257r RESOLUTION NO. 11257
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF THE JAMES METZEN MIGHTY DUCKS
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE PHASE ONE CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING R-22
DIRECT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AT THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC), via the State
General Fund, provides for general funds to assist political subdivisions of the State of
Minnesota for the fulfillment of the purpose and goals of the James Metzen Mighty Ducks
Grant Program, and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield desires to complete the Phase One Conversion of
the existing R-22 direct refrigeration system at the Richfield Ice Arena located at 636 East
66th Street, Richfield, Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1) That the total cost of completing the project phase one is estimated at
$2,057,000 and the City of Richfield is requesting $400,000 from the James
Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant Program and will assume responsibility for a
matching contribution of$1,657,000.
2) The City of Richfield agrees to own, assume 100 percent operational costs for
the facility or equipment, and will operate the facility or equipment for its
intended purpose for the functional life of the facility or equipment which is
estimated to be 40 years.
3) The City of Richfield agrees to enter into necessary and required agreements
with the MASC for the specific purpose of completing the project.
4) That a request for reimbursement be made to the MASC for the amount
awarded after the completion of the project.
5) That Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director of the City of Richfield is
authorized and directed to execute said application and serve as the official
liaison with the MASC.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of
September, 2016.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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Eliza eth VanHoo e, City Clerk