HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-036 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2019/03/18Resolution No. 19-036
Resolution authorizing application for grant funds in the amount of $100,000
from the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the construction of a
nature based play area at Westwood Hills Nature Center
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park acknowledges the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources has authorized approximately $1,000,000 for outdoor recreation projects; and
Whereas, the city would like to submit an application requesting grant funds from the
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program; and
Whereas, the grant funds will be used for construction of a nature based play area at
Westwood Hills Nature Center; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant program guidelines
request support by the governing body of the St. Louis Park for submission of a grant
application and the City of St. Louis Park recognizes the one hundred (100) percent match
requirement for the Outdoor Recreation grant program and has secured the matching funds;
and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park hereby
approves submission of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
in the amount of $100,000 for the construction of a nature based play area at Westwood Hills
Nature Center and to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above
referenced project. The City of St. Louis Park will comply with all applicable laws, environmental
requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 18, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A - APPLICANT’S RESOLUTION
A copy of this approved resolution, with no wording changes, must be included with the
application.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park act as legal sponsor for the project contained in
the Outdoor Recreation grant application to be submitted on 29th day of March, 2019 and that
Jason T. West, Recreation Superintendent, is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of
Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of St. Louis Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of Interest Policy contained in
the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Manual and certifies it will report any actual, potential,
perceived or organizational conflicts of interest upon discovery to the state related to the
application or a grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park 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 re placement of the proposed project for
its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park 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 the City of St. Louis Park 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, the City of St.
Louis Park may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above -referenced
project, and that the
City of St. Louis Park certifies 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 the Recreation Superintendent 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 Council of the City of St. Louis
Park on 18th day of March, 2019.
SIGNED: WITNESSED:
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