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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-218 CCR Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 81 -218 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT PROJECT AGREEMENTS TO DEVELOP OPEN SPACE UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE STATE NATURAL RESOUCE FUND WHEREAS, the State Natural Resources Fund provides for the making of grants to assist local public bodies in the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center desires to develop certain land known as the Central Park, which land is to be held and used for permanent open space; and WHEREAS, in order for the proposed project to be eligible for approval, there must be proof that it is part of a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan and 5 -year action program (capital improvement); and WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center has an original or revised 5 -year action program which includes Central Park; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of developing said interest shall be $108,743; and WHEREAS, upon project approval the City of Brooklyn Center must enter into formal grant project agreements with the state for the specific purpose of developing the Central Park area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER: 1. That an application be made to the State of Minnesota, Department of Economic Development, Office of Local and Urban Affairs for a grant from the Natural Resource Fund (Minnesota Laws, 1979, Chapter 333, Section 31, Subdivision 3, paragraphs (j) and (k)) for an amount presently estimated to be $54,372 and the applicant will pay the balance of the cost from other funds available to it. 2. That the Mayor and the City Manager are directed to execute and file A) such application and B) the 5 -year action program with the State of Minnesota, Department of Economic Development, Office of Local and Urban Affairs, and to provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by said Department, and C) to act as the authorized correspondents of the applicant. 3. That the proposed development is in accordance with plans for the allocation of land for open space uses, and that should said grant be made, the applicant will develop and retain said land for use (s) designated in said application and approved by the Office of Local and Urban Affairs. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -218 Ill 4. That the United States of America and the State of Minnesota be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the applicant with the regulations of the Department of the Interior, effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 5. That the City of Brooklyn Center enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Economic Development, Office of Local and Urban Affairs to provide such grants as are specified in numbered paragraphs 2 and 3, above, for the year (s) 1982 -1985. 6. That the Mayor and /or the City Manager are authorized and directed to execute such agreement and any supplemental agreements thereof. November 9, 1981 Date Mayor F r/ ATTE jOr erk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.