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EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.4 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent September 19, 2016 Rich Czech,Arena Manager <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Resolution to Execute the James Metzen Mighty Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Ducks Grant Program Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by motion, a resolution authorizing the filing of the application and commitment to execute the <br /> grant agreement if funds are awarded for the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The Minnesota Legislature appropriated$10 million to the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant <br /> program. The appropriation specifically funds projects that eliminate the use of R-22 refrigerant or <br /> improve indoor air quality in ice arenas. <br /> Available grants are in the following amounts: <br /> ■ $250,000 for developing new ice sheets <br /> ■ $200,000 for improving indoor quality in ice arenas <br /> ■ $400,000 for eliminating R-22 refrigeration for direct cooling systems <br /> ■ $ 50,000 for eliminating R-22 refrigeration for indirect cooling system <br /> The city will be applying for the grant awarding$400,000 to replace the rink's direct cooling systems. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Resolution <br /> ■ James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant Application <br /> POWERED 6T <br /> AR <br />