09-10-2024 Resolution 12236RESOLUTION NO. 12236
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
TO ACCEPT A YOUTH ACTIVITIES GRANT FROM
HENNEPIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield is the official governing body
of the City of Richfield, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, via Hennepin County
Youth Activities Grants, provides for capital funds to assist local government units of
Hennepin County with the development of sports or recreational facilities with the aim of
increasing youth access; and
WHEREAS, the City submitted applications via the grant program for $100,000 for
playground equipment at the forthcoming Pillsbury Plaza and $100,000 for replacement
and expansion of playground equipment at Donaldson Park; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has awarded $100,000 in grant funding for each
of these projects, with the cumulative grant award totaling $200,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the City’s best interests
to accept these grant awards to partially fund the installation of playground equipment at
the forthcoming Pillsbury Plaza and the replacement and expansion of playground
equipment at Donaldson Park; 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, Minnesota Statutes, Section 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 Hennepin County Youth
Activities grant program funds for and on behalf of the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of
September, 2024.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk