05-09 Resolution No. 12089RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
TO ACCEPT A PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield is the official governing body
of the City of Richfield, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota legislature established the Active Transportation
program in 2018 which is administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation;
and
WHEREAS, the City’s Pedestrian Master Plan and Bicycle Master Plan are
nearing completion of the proposed networks; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield invests in infrastructure to best serve today’s and
tomorrow’s residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield ensures that City services are accessible to
people of all races, ethnicities, incomes, and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has granted planning
assistance services to the City of Richfield for the creation of an Active Transportation
Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the City’s best interests
to accept these services for the creation of an Active Transportation Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, delivery of the Active Transportation Action Plan is scheduled for
2023; 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 and
directed to take any and all actions required to accept the grant services for and on
behalf of the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of
May, 2023.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
12089
Dustin Leslie, City Clerk