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RESOLUTION 08- <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RNER <br />A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A <br />MINNESOTA DNR REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM GRANT <br />WHEREAS, the City of Elk River recognizes the importance of providing high quality <br />recreational resources to the community; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Elk River recognizes the need to partner with other governmental <br />agencies in order to improve natural areas in a cost effective manner; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Elk River act as legal sponsor for <br />the project contained in the Minnesota DNR Regional Trail Grant Application to be submitted on <br />February 28, 2008 and that the Parks and Recreation Director is hereby authorized to apply to the <br />Department of Natural Resources fox funding of this project on behalf of the City of Elk River. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River has the legal authority to apply for <br />financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate <br />construction, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Elk <br />River may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and <br />that the City of Elk River certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as <br />stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for outdoor recreation uses into <br />perpetuity. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Parks and Recreation Director is hereby <br />authorized to execute such agreements as axe necessary to implement the project on behalf of the <br />applicant. <br />The above resolution was adopted by the City Council of Elk River this 19`'' day of February 2008. <br />Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />