City Council Resolution 1985-20RESOLUTION 1985 #20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO AUTHORIZING
FILING OF APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF
PROJECT AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP SPACE UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE NATURAL RESOURCE FUND,
WHEREAS, the State of Natural Resources Fund provides
for the making of grants to assist local governments in the
acquisition and development of outdoor recreation projects;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello desires to develop certain
land known as the.Monticello Softball Field complex, 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 five year action program (capital improvement);
and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of developing
said interest shall be $55,000.00; and
WHEREAS, upon project approval, the City of Monticello
must enter into formal grant project agreements with the State
for the specific purpose of developing the Monticello Softball
Field Complex.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO:
1. That an application be made to the State of Minnesota,
Department of Energy and Economic Development, Parks and
Recreation Grants Section for a grant from the Natural
Resources Fund (Minnesota Laws, 1985, Chapter , Section
Subdivision , Paragraph ) for an amount presently
estimated at $27,500.00 and the applicant will pay the
balance of the cost from other funds available to it.
2. That the Mayor and the City Administrator are directed
to execute and file:
(a) Such application and the five year action program
with the State of Minnesota, Department of Energy
and Economic Development, Parks and Recreation Grants
Section and to provide additional information and
furnish such documents as may be required by said
department; and
(b) To act as the authorized correspondents of the applicant.
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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 the use designated in said application
and approved by the Department of Energy and Economic
Development.
4. That the United States of America and the State of Minnesota
be and they hereby are, assured a full compliance by the
applicant with the regulations of the Department of Interior,
effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504; Age Discrimination
Act of 1975; and Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment
Opportunity.
5. That the City of Monticello enter into an agreement with
the State of Minnesota, Department of Energy and Economic
Development, Parks and Recreations Grants Section, to provide
such grants as are specified in numbered paragraph 1 above
for the years 1986-1988.
6. That the Mayor and/or the City Administrator are authorized
and directed to execute such agreement and any supplemental
agreements thereof.
Adopted this 15th day of October, 1985.
Arve A. Grimsmo, Mayor
Thomas A. Eidem
City Administrator