3.6. SR 09-15-2008REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Ci Council 3.6.
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Se tember 15, 2008 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution Supporting the Grant Application Made to the Bill Maertz, Parks & Recreation
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Director
Recreational Trail Grant Program Reviewed by
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Action Requested
Adopt resolution authorizing staff to accept the grant award made from the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program
Background/Discussion
The initial request was to obtain grant money to pave the remaining 2.6 miles (north from County Road
33 to the northern boundary of the City) of unpaved trail of the Great Northern Trail. The estimated
cost to pave the remaining portion of trail is $300,000.
The City of Elk River has secured $160,000 in federal transportation funding under Safe, Accountable,
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for User (SAFETEA-LU). This federal money is
scheduled for 2011.
Through this grant, the City asked fox an additional $70,000 in state funding from the Regional Trail
Grant Program and was awarded it. That would reduce the local match for the project to $70,000.
Financial Impact
Although the City received the grant, this does not obligate the City to provide the $70,000 to complete
the project if funds aren't available; however, the City would forfeit the $230,000 in grants if this occurs.
Attachments
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^ Resolution
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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RESOLUTION 08-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ACCEPT
THE MINNESOTA DNR REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River supports the grant application made to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program. The application
is to construct approximately 2.6 miles of paved trail for the Great Northern Trail System. The trail
system is located within Woodland Trails Park, and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River recognizes the fifty (50) percent match requirement for the
Federal Recreational Trail grant program, and has secured the matching funds, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 City of Elk River names the fiscal agent
for the City of Elk River for this project as:
Tim Simon
Finance Director
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of Elk River hereby assures the Great Northern Trail
will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years.
The above resolution was adopted by the City Council of Elk River this 15`'' day of September, 2008.
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk