8.4.A. PRSR 03-09-2005Item # 8.4.A.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Commission
DATE: March 3, 2005
SUBJECT: Top of the World Grant Applications
Last October staff submitted a grant application to the DNR 2004 Metro Greenways Site
Protection program, to help with funding the purchase of 80 acres adjacent to Top of the
World Park. Our application has made it through the initial review process and is being
strongly considered. Staff is currently preparing applications for two additional grants.
• Remediation Fund Grant Program -The program provides funds to acquire, protect
and restore natural resources. Funds are from the Closed Landfill Remediation
Program. Up to $500,000 per grant is available with no match required.
• Natural and Scenic Areas Grant -The program assists local governments and
school districts in acquiring fee title acquisition and permanent easement
acquisition of natural and scenic areas. Up to $500,000 with a local match
required.
Parks and Recreation staff and planning staff will be meeting with representatives of the
Tiller Corporation on March 9 and will present an update at the Park Commission meeting
that evening.