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3.13. & 3.14. SR 04-03-2006 Item Description · Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for and Execute a Natural and Scenic Area Grant · Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for and Execute a Remediation Grant Item Number 3.13. & 3.14.* Prepared by Bill Maertz, Director of Parks and Recreation Reviewed by Lori Johnson, City Administrator City of Elk River REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Section Meeting Date Administration April 3, 2006 Introduction Resolutions authorizing staff to apply for and execute grants for land acquisition. The parcels are the Malmstrom property on Proctor and the wooded portion of the Elk River Country Club. Discussion The Remediation Grant and the Natural and Scenic Areas Grant both require a Council resolution as part of the application. Financial Impact If the grants are awarded, the city would pay $225,000 of the $900,000 purchase price. Funding source would be Park Dedication Fund. Attachments Two Resolutions. Action Requested Authorize staff to apply for and execute the Remediation Grant and the Natural and Scenic Areas Grant. Council Action Motion by _ Second by _ Vote Follow Up C: \Documents and Settings \ tallard\Local Settings \ Temporary Internet Files \ OLKF\5 6 5 7 (2).doc RESOLUTION 06-_ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A DNR NATURAL AND SCENIC AREAS GRANT WHEREAS, The City of Elk River values the preservation of scenic and natural areas that have been identified in the natural resources inventory; and WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the importance of providing high quality recreational resources to the community; and WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the need to partner with other government agencies in order to preserve scenic and natural areas in a cost effective manner; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the City of Elk River act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program Application to be submitted in 2006 and that the Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of City of Elk River. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate management and protection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has not incurred any costs described on Item 5 and has not entered into a written purchase agreement for the property described on Item 4. 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-referenced project, and that the City of Elk River certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for natural and/ or scenic uses into perpetuity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Director is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. Passed and adopted this 3rd day of April 2006. Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor ATTEST: Joan Schmidt, City Clerk RESOLUTION 06-_ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A REMEDIATION GRANT WHEREAS, The City of Elk River values the preservation of scenic and natural areas that have been identified in the natural resources inventory; and WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the importance of providing high quality recreational resources to the community; and WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the need to partner with other government agencies in order to preserve scenic and natural areas in a cost effective manner; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the City of Elk River act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Remediation Grant Program Application to be submitted in 2006 and that the Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of City of Elk River. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has the legal authority to apply for fmancial assistance, and fmancial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate management and protection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has not incurred any costs described on Item 5 and has not entered into a written purchase agreement for the property described on Item 4. 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-referenced project, and that the City of Elk River certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for natural and/or scenic uses into perpetuity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Director is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. Passed and adopted this 3rd day of April 2006. Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor A TrEST: Joan Schmidt, City Clerk