78-5857R127
RESOLUTION N0. 5857
RESOLUTTON REAFFTRMTNG TAFT PARK AS PART -0F THE CITY OF RICHFIELD LONG RANGE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
.WHEREAS, the-Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (LAWGON) and°the
St-ate Natural Resources Fund provide for grants to assist Tocal public bodies
in the acciuisition and development of outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Rules. and Regulations for LAWCON and the State. Natural
Resources Fund provide criteria that applications must meet; and
- WHEREAS, in order •Far the'pr~posed project to be eligible for approval,
there must be-proof that it is part of a comprehensive-outdoor recreation plan
and five year action program (capital improvement); and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, since the early 1970's, has viewed Taft
Park as a significant activity and facility for all segments and interests of
the population; and
.WHEREAS, the City of Richfield continues to perceive Taft 'Park as a
major and significant activity and facility and supports continuing and
additional improvements to~the park; and.
Ir~HEREAS, the City of Richfield has included Taft Park in long range
capital improvement programs,
PLOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city cou~icii of the City of Richfield,
Pfiinnesota, that the city manager is hereby authorized and directed_to forwarii
such long range capital. improvement programs to the State of P~innesota, Office-
of Local and Urban Affairs of the State Planning Agency.
Passed fey the city council of .the City of Richfield this 23rd day of January,
1978. "
or n L. Law Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas J. Mor' .City Clerk