86-7158RRESOLUTION N0. 7158 ~'~
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCAL OUTDOOR RECREATION FUNDING
A resolution supporting-the President's Commission on
Americans Outdoors (PCAO), the Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors
(COMO) and the revitalization of Minnesota's local recreation
grant programs.
Whereas, PCAO and COMO will study public and private outdoor
recreation patterns; and
Whereas, PCAO and COMO will prepare findings and
recommendations to the President and Congress and the Governor
and Legislature; and
Whereas, PCAO and COMO are requesting input from traditional
recreation providers; and
Whereas, the City of Richfield, Minnesota, has a history
dedicated to developing parks and open space facilities in the
public .interest; and
Whereas, without the assistance of the Federal Land and
Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON) and the State Legislative
Commission on Minnesota Resources Fund (LCMR), many of the
existing recreation amenities would not have been possible.; and
Whereas, there is a continuing need to expand and improve
outdoor recreation opportunities in the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, and to plan for the recreation opportunities of
generations to come; and
Whereas, the LAWCON and LCMR grants programs provide
additional benefits to local communities by strengthening the
statewide tourism market, by creating local jobs, by promoting
volunteerism and by conserving our natural heritage,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota, hereby recommends that the recently
created President's Commission on Americans Outdoors and the
state's Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors strongly consider, in
their findings, the present and future need to expand local
outdoor recreation opportunities in Minnesota and throughout the
Nation.
Be It Further Resolved that the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, recommends a strengthening and revitalized commitment
by the United States and the State of Minnesota to financially
assist local governments in their efforts to continue developing
the recreation estate by creating a dedicated trust fund for that
purpose.
Passed by the City Council of tfye~ C~/ty of/k~hfield,
Minnesota, this 14th day of April, 1 6 / ,~,~
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ATTEST:
n, Mayor
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