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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[06a] Grant Application - Outdoor Recreation Council Agenda Item 6a MEETING DATE: March 2, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Application - Outdoor Aquatic Park SUBMITTED BY: Randy Sabart, City Engineer BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Program purpose: To increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local and community parks throughout the state. This program is established in Minnesota Statutes 85.019. How it works: Provides matching grants to local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition, development and/or redevelopment of local parks and recreation areas. Level of assistance: Grants are reimbursed based up to 50 percent of the total eligible costs. The maximum grant award is $100,000. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made. Funding priorities: The 2014-2018 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is Minnesota’s outdoor recreation policy plan. This plan was developed with the input of Minnesota outdoor and natural resource leaders. It establishes outdoor recreation priorities for Minnesota to assist outdoor recreation and natural resource managers, the state legislature, and the executive branch in decision-making about the state’s outdoor recreation system and sets out criteria for awarding grants consistent with these identified priorities. A majority of the review and selection process will focus on guidelines outlined in the 2014-2018 SCORP. Additional review components will assess the design of the proposed project and existing park facilities. Project design should be compatible with the physical characteristics of the site, consistent with generally accepted engineering and architectural design standards, in accordance with accessibility standards and minimize risk to the health and safety of users. Grant timeline: The complete application is due on March 31, 2015. The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the spring of 2015. Preliminary grant awards will be announced in the summer of 2015. Project period: Projects cannot begin until all requested final documentation has been submitted and an agreement between the applicant and the state has been signed. Project start dates may be in the summer of 2015 or later, depending on the funding available and the project ranking. Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been signed. All work must be completed no later than December 31, 2017. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action Resolution 2015-007 Resolution to be submitted with Grant Application REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2015-007 approving submittal of the grant application to MN DNR for outdoor recreation This page intentionally left blank Resolution 2015-007 City of St. Joseph Outdoor Recreation Grant BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation grant application to be submitted on March 31, 2015 and that Judy Weyrens, City Administrator, is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of St. Joseph. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement (if any) and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has or will acquire fee title or permanent easement over the land described in the site plan included in the application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the state, the City of St. Joseph may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and that the City of St. Joseph certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for uses consistent with the funding grant program into perpetuity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Judy Weyrens is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of St. nd Joseph on 2 day of March, 2015 SIGNED: WITNESSED: ________________________________ _____________________________________ Rick Schultz Judy Weyrens ________________________________ _____________________________________ Mayor (Date) Administrator (Date) ITEM 11 - APPLICANT’S RESOLUTION A copy of this approved resolution, with no wording changes, must be included with the application. BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation grant application to be submitted on March 31, 2015 and that Judy Weyrens, City Administrator, is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of St. Joseph. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement (if any) and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has or will acquire fee title or permanent easement over the land described in the site plan included in the application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the state, the City of St. Joseph may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and that the City of St. Joseph certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for uses consistent with the funding grant program into perpetuity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Judy Weyrens is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of St. nd Joseph on 2 day of March, 2015 SIGNED: WITNESSED: ________________________________ _____________________________________ Rick Schultz Judy Weyrens ________________________________ _____________________________________ Mayor (Date) Administrator (Date)