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City of <br /> Elk <br /> River <br /> Resolution 16- <br /> A Resolution of the City of Elk River Supporting a Grant Funding Request Associated with <br /> the Woodland Trails Park <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has the legal public authority to sponsor a grant funding request <br /> associated with Woodland Trails Park (PROJECT),which has been designated by the Greater Minnesota <br /> Regional Park and Trail Commission (COMMISSION) as a regional park. <br /> WHEREAS, we are fully aware of the information provided in the funding request,including any non- <br /> state match and other long-term commitments (as defined in the funding request),related master plan and <br /> any supporting information as submitted. <br /> WHEREAS, if selected for funding by the COMMISSION, the City of Elk River shall act as legal sponsor <br /> for the PROJECT contained in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks &Trails Legacy Grant <br /> Application (STATE'S GRANT APPLICATION) and that Michael Hecker is hereby authorized to apply to <br /> the DNR for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Elk River. <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a <br /> written purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the funding request and therefore, also in <br /> the State's Grant Application. <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has or will acquire fee title or permanent easement over the land <br /> described in the funding request and therefore, also in the State's Grant Application for regional parks. <br /> WHEREAS, upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Elk River, may enter into an <br /> agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and that the City of Elk River <br /> certifies that is will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant contract including <br /> dedicating the park property for uses consistent with the grant program into perpetuity. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,Minnesota, as <br /> follows: Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hecker is hereby authorized to execute such agreement as <br /> are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Elk River. <br /> Passed and adopted this 151h day of August 2016. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Tina Allard, City NATUREI- <br />