03-26 Resolution No. 12192RESOLUTION NO. 12192
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A
HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH PLAY SPACES GRANT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
PLAY EQUIPMENT AT DONALDSON PARK AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IF
APPROVED.
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, via the Hennepin
Youth Play Spaces, provides for capital funds to assist local government units of
Hennepin County for the development of sports or recreational facilities, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (local government unit, hereinafter “LGU”)
desires to replace the outdated play equipment at Donaldson Park.
WHEREAS, the estimate of the total cost of replacing the play equipment is
estimated to be $175,000. LGU is requesting $100,000 from the Hennepin Youth Play
Spaces Grant and will assume responsibility for the remaining $75,000; and,
WHEREAS, LGU is the owner of the Donaldson Park property and will own the
property for at least the functional life of the play equipment, which is estimated to be 25
years. LGU agrees to assume one hundred (100) percent of operational and
maintenance costs for PROJECT and will maintain the play equipment for its intended
purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, that LGU’s authorized entity, Karl Huemiller, Recreation Services
Director, is authorized and directed to submit the application for the Hennepin Youth
Play Spaces Grant and execute a grant agreement, if approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of
March, 2024.
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dustin Leslie, City Clerk