HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-16 PACKET 04.O. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 3/16/16 .
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PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Zac Dockter
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST:
Consider authorizing resolution supporting grant application to the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources in the amount of$100,000 to be used towards playground improvements at
Woodridge Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize resolution supporting grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources in the amount of$100,000 to be used towards playground improvements at
Woodridge Park.
BUDGET IMPLICATI�N: $350,000 TBD �
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
CC: Molly Pietruszewski, Recreation Supervisor
Date: March 15, 2016
Subject: MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Resolution
Introduction/Background ,
At the March 2, 2016 meeting, the City Council authorized staff to apply for a grant from the
MN Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation program in the amount of$100,000.
In reviewing the grant requirements, a resolution is necessary for application_ The required
resolution is included with this report.
Staff Recommendation
Consider authorizing resolution supporting grant application to the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources in the amount of$100,000 to be used towards playground improvements at
Woodridge Park.
RESOLUTION NO. [4-Digit Year]-[Resolution Number]
MN Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for the
Woodridge Park Inclusive Playground
BE 1T RESOLVED that City of Cottage Grove act as legal sponsor for the project
contained in the Outdoor Recreation grant application to be submitted on March 31,
2016 and that Molly Pietruszewski is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of
Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of City of Cottage Grove.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cottage Grove has the legal authority to
apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement (if
any) and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the
proposed project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Cottage Grove has not incurred any
development costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire
the property described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Cottage Grove has or will acquire fee title or
permanent easement over the land described in the site plan included in the application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the state,
City of Cottage Grove may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the
above-referenced project, and that City of Cottage Grovecertifies that it will comply with
all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating
the park property for uses consistent with the funding grant program into perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Myron Bailey is hereby authorized
to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the
applicant.
I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City of Cottage Grove City
Council of the City of Cottage Grove on March 16, 2016.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest: �
Joe Fischbach, City Clerk