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GREEN SHEET #: 3029719
Presented By:
Referred to:
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is eligible to apply for funding through the Local Trail Connections and the Federal
2 Recreational Trail Programs, both sponsored by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; and
4 WHEREAS, Pazks and Recreation wishes to apply to these progam for grant funding for the following eligible projects:
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Lower Phalen Creek Trail - which will connect the Bruce Vento Regional Trail to: Swede Hollow
8 Park, Indian Mounds Pazk, and Lowertown, and in addition, will provide a trail linking the east side of
9 Saint Paul to the Mississippi River and the Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail.
10 Como Reqional Park Trail S��stem Reconstruction - reconstruction oftrails and completion of
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connections within the western side of the park.
Hi¢hwood Hills Recreation Center - reclaim and repave the bituminous paths to the recreation
center entrance and activity facilities.
Prosperitv HeiQhts Park - reclaim and repave the bituminous paths through the park, and restore
the wood chip woodland trail.
Hiehland Park Connections - to construct a series oftrails within Highland Park and to connect
the park with the surrounding neighborhood.
19 AND WHEREAS, these projects require a 50% match, and cannot be used for internal costs; and
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21 WHEREAS, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has the matching funds available within its adopted Capital Improvement
22 Budget and understands the grant requirements; now
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24 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul authorizes the proper City officials to submit the
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Lower Phalen Creek Trail (est. $100,000); and
Como Regional Park Trail Svstem Reconstruction (est. $] 00,000); and
Hi�hwood Hills Recreation Center (est. $12,000); and
Prosoerity Hei ts Park (est. $24,000); and
Highland Park Connections -(est. $25,000); and be it
33 FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon any said project approval by the State of Minnesota, Department of Natura]
34 Resources, a specific resolution including project budget will be submitted for City Council review and approval; and be it
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36 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports the projects as previously listed.
following grant applications, to wit
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GREEN SHEET #: 3029719
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Contact Person & Phone:
Jason Wirka
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Action Requested:
Approval of attached resolution authorizing Pazks and Recreation to apply for trail grants tluough DNR sponsored programs.
rcecommenaanons: appro�e (n) or hte}ect (Ft):
Planning Commission
CIB Commitfee
Cnil Service Commission
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Questions:
1. Has this persoNfirtn e�er worked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this personlfirtn eeer 6een a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this persoNfirtn possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where; Why):
AdvantageS�FAPProved:
Trail renovation and construction projects will proceed.
DisadvanWAeslfApproved:
None.
Disadvanqges If Not Approved:
Trail renovation and conshuction projects will be delayed.
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Tronsaction:
Funai�g source: DNR Trai1 Grants
Financiai Information:
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CosVRevenue Butlgeted: N
Activity Number. 3T156
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