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Home My WebLink About15.C.5. Huber Park Outdoor Recreation Grant Application-Res. No. 6208 15. C. 5. CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Mark Themig, Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director Meeting Date: March 15,2005 Subject: Huber Park Outdoor Recreation Grant Application, Resolution No. 6208 INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6208, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Authorizing the City to Submit an Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application for Huber Park Redevelopmentt. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Previously, City Council authorized grant applications for Huber Park. We have submitted an application for the Federal Trails Grant. The attached resolution is required in order to submit an application for the Outdoor Recreation Grant. REQUESTED ACTION If City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt adopt Resolution No. 6208, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Authorizing the City to Submit an Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application for Huber Park Redevelopment. RESOLUTION NO. 6208 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR HUBER PARK REDEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee is interested in redeveloping Huber Park, a river front park located in the downtown area of Shakopee; and, WHEREAS, such a project will help improve the quality of life in the southwest metropolitan area by providing an opportunity for interaction with the Minnesota River; and, i 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 31,2005 and that appropriate City staff are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources.for funding of Huber Park Redevelopment. 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 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 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 15th Day of March, 2005. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk Outdoor recreation grants - 2004 application cycle: Minnesota DNR Page 1 of2 _7ifJJff~r(mira\ .wQ;) lf~J [k1 Search the DNR '''''''''''''lif''_Ul!I''''''' < Site Map I Contact the DNR I What's New? I Newsroom I Events & Seasons > MN DNR Home> Assistance> Grants> Recreation> _. ........... .... .c c. 'i. , . ~:1ir~ O td t. t Grants U oor recrea Ion gran s (updated 11/18/04) Main page P Financial assistance progI1illl rogram purpose matrix To increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities. H . k Education. planning & ow It wor s research Provides matching grants to local units of government for up to 50% ofthe cost of acquisition, development and/or E ~ t b'l & . nlorcemen (snowmo I e redevelopment costs of local parks and recreation areas. OHV safety Eligible applicants F t t C. . . h' d . d 'b 1 ores managemen Itles, counties, towns IpS an recogruze tn a governments. . EI' 'bl . t Gifts & donations Igl e proJec s Park acquisition and/or development/redevelopment including, H b' t' . 1 k '1 . . h lid. hi' a Ita Imgrovement mtema par trm s, pICruC s e ters, p aygroun s, at etlc facilities, boat accesses, fishing piers, swimming beaches and . campgrounds. Contact the Grants Manager with questions Land conservatIOn about other eligible facilities. Recreation Minimum requirements Project proposals must include at least one eligible primary Water outdoor recreation facility and have a total project cost of at least $10,000. Land proposed for development and/or redevelopment must be owned by the applicant or be part of an acquisition project. Significant progress must be completed on active projects before an additional proposal can be submitted. Program funding A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs. Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project costs. The "local share" can consist of cash or the value of materials, labor and equipment usage by the local sponsor or by donations or any combination thereof. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. Grant awards The Department of Natural Resources will review applications during the spring of2005. Preliminary grant awards will be announced in the summer of2005. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/outdoor Jec.html 3/11/2005 Outdoor recreation grants - 2004 application cycle: Minnesota DNR Page 2 of2 Project period Proj ects cannot begin until all requested final documentation has been submitted and an agreement has been completed. Project start dates may be in the fall of2005 or July 1,2006 depending on the funding available and the project ranking. Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement between the State and the applicant has been signed. All work must be completed no later than December 31, 2007. To apply To receive an application, please submit an Application Request Form. We recommend that the Application Request Form be submitted no later than January 31, 2005. The completed application is due by March 31, 2005. Further information Grants Mana~ Local Grants Pro gram Department ofNatual Resources 500 Lafayette Road, Box 10 St. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Fax: (651) 296-6047 Related DNR programs Local Trail Connections Program Federal Recreational Trail Fund Program Natural and Scenic Area Grants Program Regional Trail Initiative Grant Program Regional Park Grant Program Other related programs None. Back to top cg 2005 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Covyright Notice. Web site policies: Accessibility. Linking. Privacy http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation!outdoorJec.html 3/11/2005