12-14 Resolution No. 11905RESOLUTION NO. 11905
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT
GRANT FUNDS FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF FORESTRY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield is the official governing body
of the City of Richfield, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, in August 2021, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(MnDNR) Division of Forestry solicited applications in from local units of government
within Minnesota for assistance in managing Ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on
public lands; and
WHEREAS, the grant program made $1.6 million available to applicants to fund
eligible two-year projects; and
WHEREAS, Public Works staff submitted a project proposal requesting
$99,840.00 in grant funds to remove and replace Ash trees in the public right-of-way
and in Richfield parks; and
WHEREAS, in September Public Works staff was made aware that their project
proposal was successful and would be funded in the requested amount of $99,840.00,
with a cash match from the City in the amount of $31,269.00 being required to unlock
the funds; and
WHEREAS, with the grant funds, Public Works will remove and replace 294 Ash
trees on City boulevards and in parks, which will lead to a more resilient urban forest in
Richfield; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota statute 465.03 requires every acceptance of a grant or
devise of real personal property on terms prescribed by the donor be made by
resolution by a two-thirds majority of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter
into the grant agreement with the MnDNR Division of Forestry and to accept the grant
funds for and on behalf of the City or Richfield.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of
December, 2021.
K&Wk ViiAz-
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk