RES 16-50A Resolution of the City of Elk River Supporting a Grant Funding Request Associated with
the Woodland Trails Park
WHEREAS, the City of Elk Riven has the legal public authorit}, to sponsor a grant funding request
associated with Woodland Trails Park (PRCJJECT), which has been designated by the Greater Minnesota
Regional Park and Trail Commission (COMMISSION) as a regional park.
WHEREAS, we are fully aware of the iflformation provided in the funding request, including any non -
state match and other long --term cominitents (as defined in the funding request), related master plan and
any supporting information as submitted.
WHEREAS, if selected for funding by the COMMISSION, the City of Elk River shallact as legal sponsor
f(a- the PRQJEC'I" contained in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks & Trails Legacy Grant
Application (S'I'AT J'S GRAN T' APPLICATION) and that Michael Hecker is hereby authorized to apply to
the DNR for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Elk. River.
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a
written purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the funding request and therefore, also in.
the State's Grant Application.
WHEREAS, the City of Ilk. River has or will acquire fee title or permanent easement over the land
described in the funding request and therefore, also in the. State's Grant Application for regional parks.
WHEREAS, 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 -referenced project, and that the City of Elk River
certifies that is will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant contract including
dedicating the park property for uses consistent with the grant program into perpetuity.
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Mvinesota, as
follows: Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hecker is hereby authorized to execute such agreement as
are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Elk River.
Passed and adopted this 15`' day of August; 2016. (m
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.J o Dietz, Ma}' >r
`T'ina Allard, City Clerk
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