04-09 Resolution No. 11619 RESOLUTION NO. 11619
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECREATION SERVICES STAFF TO ACCEPT A $25,000
OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO A DOCK AND BOARDWALK AT
WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield will act as legal sponsor for a project to improve
and replace sections of dock and boardwalk at Wood Lake Nature Center, and
WHEREAS, an Outdoor Recreation Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources in the amount of $25,000 will provide approximately 50% of the necessary funds
for this project, and
WHEREAS, 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, and
WHEREAS, 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.
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has fee title or permanent easement over the land
described in the site plan included in the application, and
WHEREAS, upon approval of its application by the state, theCityofRichfield may
enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and
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 the City of Richfield is hereby authorized to
accept the grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and 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 9th day of April,
2019.
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