1972-4729rRESOLUTION NOe 4729
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ACT (Pole 91-516 TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AT WOODLAKE NATURE CENTER FOR
THE EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield contains a unique 150 acre nature center located
in a metropolitan area of one and one-half million people; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield offers this facility free of charge to the
public; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, through the Woodlake Nature Center's present
programs, is providing activities for the entire family from pre-schooler to
senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield would like to expand its programs to include
activities specifically designed to meet the needs and abilities of the emotionally,
physically and mentally handicapped; and
WHEREAS, the development of these programs would provide this segment of the
population an opportunity to broaden their understanding and appreciation of their
surroundings as well as provide an opportunity for the handicapped to become involved
with their counterparts enabling the process of normalization to take place; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield needs financial assistance in order to expand
the opportunities in this area, and
WHEREAS, this Council believes this project meets the priorities and standards
established under the Educational Environmental Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
as follows:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to
the Ue Se Department of Health, Education and Welfare a project proposal and
application for financial assistance under the Environmental Education Act to develop
programs at the Woodlake Nature Center specifically designed to meet the needs and
abilities of the emotionally, physically and mentally handicapped
Passed by the council of the City of Richfield this 24th day of January, 1972m
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ATTEST:
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Thomas Moran, Clerk-Treas.