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3.4.A. SR 02-22-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION TO ITEM NUMBER Ci Council 3.4.A. AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY Consent February 22, 2011 Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager Rodne Schreifels, Parks Su ervisor ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By Hillside City Park Phase 2 Grant Support Resolution Request Tim Simon, Finance Director REVIEWED BY ACTION REQUESTED Staff is seeking a resolution of support to proceed with applying for a Federal Recreational Trail Grant through the DNR Division of Parks and Trails. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION This grant would secure funds to aid in the installation of drinking water at the Hillside City Park front parking lot which would aid both general park users, as well as races held at the Park. Originally this request was also to include funds fox additional supply storage to support the volunteer group that maintains the park. After discussions with DNR staff, it was determined that the storage unit does not fit into the grant eligibility requirements. Staff will be researching other options to provide needed storage for the volunteer group. FINANCIAL IMPACT The grant amount being applied for would be approximately $13,000. 'T'his grant required a 50% match from the local government unit which would be funded from the Hillside City Park user donations. ATTACHMENTS ^ Resolution of Support Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up N:\Public Bodies\Ciry Council\Coundl RCA\Agenda Packet\02-22-2011\Hillside RFA.docx RESOLUTION 1I- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Elk River supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Program. The application is to install a drinking water source at the Hillside City Park; and WHEREAS, the Ciry of Elk River recognizes the fifty (50) percent match requirement for the Federal Recreational Trail Program, and has secured the matching funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if the City of Elk River is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Elk River agrees to accept the grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The City of Elk River will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements, and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the Ciry of Elk River names the fiscal agent for the Ciry of Elk River for this project as: Finance Director City of Elk Rivex 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ciry of Elk River hereby assures the drinking water source will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years. Passed and adopted this 22"d day of February 2011. John J. Dietz, Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk N:\Public Bodies\Ciry Council\Resolutions\Hillside Drinking Water Grant.docx