HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-167 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2017/11/06RESOLUTION NO. 17-167
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $400,000 FOR THE ADDITION OF FASTPITCH FIELDS
Resolution of LGU Hennepin County Youth Sports Facility Grant Application
Required form of resolution authorizing filing of application and execution of agreement to develop
sports or recreation facilities under the provisions of the Hennepin County Youth Sports Program.
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, via the Hennepin County
Youth Sports Program, 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 St. Louis Park (hereinafter LGU) desires to develop two fastpitch
softball fields at Aquila Park (hereinafter PROJECT).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK CITY
COUNCIL of the LGU:
I. The estimate of the total cost of the PROJECT is $1.2 Million. The LGU is requesting
$400,000 from the Hennepin County Youth Sports Program and will assume responsibility for a
matching funds requirement of $400,000.
II. LGU is the owner of the property where the PROJECT is located. LGU will own the
property where PROJECT is located for at least the functional life of the facility, which is
estimated to be 25 years. The PROJECT may not be converted to a non-public or non -recreational
{ use within this time period without the approval of Hennepin County.
III. LGU agrees to assume one hundred (100) percent of operational and maintenance costs for
PROJECT. LGU will operate PROJECT for its intended purpose as stated in the PROJECT
application for the functional life of the facility.
IV. LGU agrees to enter into necessary and required agreements with Hennepin County for the
specific purpose of developing PROJECT and managing its long-term operation.
V. That Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager, is authorized and directed to execute the
application for the Hennepin Youth Sports Program grant.
VI. CERTIFICATION. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy
of thnngth
tion presented to and adopted by the City of St. Louis Park at a duly authorized
meeteof held on the 6`h day of November, 2017, as shown by the minutes of said meeting
in msion^
for J^ldYllistration A4ted byAe City Council November 6, 2017
Thomas K. Harmo'ning, City Manager
Attest:
tI
L �
4efs4a Ken edy, ity Clerk