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T PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WHEREAS, the Minnesota D artme of Natural Resources is providing grants to local units of
2 government through the Federal Recreational Trail Program for the development and maintenance of
3 recreational trails and trail-related projects, and
5 WHEREAS, funding for this grant program is from the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Equity Act:
6 A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The Act provides funding from the Federal Highway Trust Fund in
7 acknowledgment of off-road recreation fuel use, and
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9 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking approval to submit a
10 grant application requesting $150,000 through this program to provide for trail maintenance and
11 improvements for Mississippi River Boulevard trail, and
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13 WHEREAS, the funding will result in an improved trail with upgrades for safety, and to provide a better
14 user experience, and
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16 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation has matching requirements for the
17 Federal Recreational Trail Program, and has identified tbe matching funds to be provided through the
I 8 proposed 2010/ 2011 Capital Improvement Budget program, and
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20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if the City of Saint Paul is awarded the grant by the Minnesota
21 Department of Natural Resources, the City of Saint Paul agrees to accept the grant award, and may enter
22 into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The City of Saint Paul will
23 comply with all applicable laws, envirorunental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant
24 agreement, and
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26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Saint Paul hereby assures the Mississippi River Boulevard trail
27 will be maintained for a period of no less Chan 20 years.
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, DepartmenUOffice/Council: ; Dateinitiated: � G�P.P.I7 S�P.P.` NO 3098476
PR _ Parks and Recreation � 10 FEB 2010 �
: Contact Person & Phone:
, Kathleen Anplo
266-6368
' Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date):
r 24-FEB-10
Doc. Type: RESOLUTION
E-Document ReqUi�ed: Y
Document Contact: Kris W.
Contact Phone: 266-6438
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Action Requested:
Approval to submit grant applicat�on to receive funds through the Federal Recrea[ional Trail Program fox Mississippi River
Boulevard Trail and enter mto an aareement if funds are granted.
Rewmmendations Approve (A) or Re7ed (R):
' Planning Commission
' CB Committee
I ' Ciml Service Commission
� Staff
Personal Service Controcts Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this person(frm ever worked under a contrect for this department�
Yes No
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/5rm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
Gurrent city empioyee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is providing grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of
regionaL or statewide sigmficance.
� Advantages If Approved:
j Funding would be received for maintenance and improvements to Mississippi River Boulevard Trail.
'�. Uisadvantages If Approved:
� None
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, Disadvantages If Not Approved:
'i Misstssippi River Boulevard Trai1 pio�ect witt not receive additionat funds needed.
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