RES 11-07RESOLUTION I I-~_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR AN
OUTDOOR RECREATION APPLICATION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Elk River act as legal sponsor fox the project
contained in the Outdoor Recreation, Regional Park, and/or Paxk Legacy Application to be
submitted on March 31, 2011 and that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to apply to
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for funding to install athletic field lighting
on amulti-purpose sports complex on behalf of the City of Elk River.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Elk River has the legal authority to
apply fox financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and
ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the proposed
project fox its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ciry of Elk River has not incurred any
development costs described on Item 56 and has not entered into a written purchase
agreement to acquire the property as described on Item Sa.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the
City of Elk River may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-
xeferenced project, and that the City of Elk River certifies that it will comply with all
applicable laws and regulations as stated in the giant agreement including dedicating the park
property for outdoor recreation uses into perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Director is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf
of the applicant.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of February 2011.
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Jo J. Die z, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk
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