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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.F. Authorization to Submit Grant Applications for Quarry Park Project-Res. No. 6373-Res. No. 6374-Res. No. 6375 CITY OF SHAKOPEE 5:F, MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council C\'~NSENT '"JiVg ~.. Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: MarkThemig,Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director Meeting Date: February 21, 2006 Subject: Authorization to Submit Grant Applications for Quarry Park Project INTRODUCTION This agenda items requests City Council adopt two resolutions authorizing grant submittals to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Quarry Park project. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Our work with the Shakopee-Prior Lake Water Ski Association on acquiring funding for the Quarry Park project continues with another round of grant applications. As you may recall, we were successful in securing $92,000 in funding in 2005. The attached resolutions would allow us to submit for additional funding. REQUESTED ACTION liCity Council concurs, it should, by motion 1. Adopt Resolution No. 6373, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Authorizing the City to Submit a Local Trails Connection Grant Program Application for the Quarry Park Project. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 6374, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Authorizing the City to Submit a Federal Recreational Trails Grant Program Application for the Quarry Park Project. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 6375, A R~solution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Authorizing the City to Submit an- Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application for the Quarry Park Project. RESOLUTION NO. 6373 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT A LOCAL TRAILS CONNECTION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE QUARRY PARK PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee recently acquired and has plans to develop a reclaimed aggregate quarry in Shakopee forreuse as a park, recreation, and natural resource amenity; and, WHEREAS, such a project will help improve the quality of life in the southwest metropolitan area by providing a truly unique amenity; and, WHEREAS, the City is seeking funding assistance to fulfill the vision set forth in this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the City of Shakopee (The City) will act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Local Trails Connection Grant Program Application to be submitted on February 28, 2006 and that appropriate City staff are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of the Quarry Park Project on behalf of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has notincurred any costs related to project work described in the grant application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above- referenced project, and that the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for outdoor recreation uses into perpetuity. . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant following final approval from City Council. Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 21st Day of February, 2006. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shako pee ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 6374 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT A FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE QUARRY PARK PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee recently acquired and has plans to develop a reclaimed aggregate quarry in Shakopee for reuse as a park, recreation, and natural resource amenity; and, WHEREAS, such a project will help improve the quality of life in the southwest metropolitan area by providing a truly unique amenity; and, WHEREAS, the City is seeking funding assistance to fulfill the vision set forth in this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA, that the City of Shakopee (The City) will act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Federal Recreational Trails Grant Program Application to be submitted on February 28, 2006 and that appropriate. City staff are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of the Quarry Park Project on behalf of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has not incurred any costs related to project work described in the grant application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above- referenced project, and that the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for outdoor recreation uses into perpetuity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant following final approval from City Council. Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 21 st Day of February, 2006. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 6375 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE QUARRY PARK PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee is acquired and has plans to develop a reclaimed aggregate quarry in Shakopee forreuse as a park, recreation, and natural resource amenity; and, WHEREAS, such a project will help improve the quality of life in the southwest metropolitan area by providing a truly unique amenity; and, WHEREAS, the City is seeking funding assistance to fulfill the vision set forth in this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the City of Shakopee (The City) will act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application to be submitted on March 31,2006 and that appropriate City staff are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of the Quarry Lake Project on behalf of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thaUhe City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has not incurred any costs related to project work described on Item 5 of the grant application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above- referenced project, and that the City.certifiesthat it will comply with aI/ applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for outdoor recreation uses into perpetuity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant fol/owing final approval from City Council. Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 21st Day of February, 2005. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk