7.13. SR 08-21-1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

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1. Background REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) The .state of Minnesota, acting through its agency -the Minnesota AAmateur Sports Commission (MASC), is seeking interested communities to develop ice arenas. As per laws of MN 1995 240A.09, Minnesota communities will be eligible to be awarded grants for the development of new ice arenas and for the improvement of existing arenas. Grant recipients must have at least one local partner who is a political subdivision of the state. This request for proposal does not obligate the state to complete the proposed project, and the state reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be in its best interest. 2. Purpose The purpose of this grant is to assist Minnesota communities in developing ice azenas. The result of this grant shall be to establish ice arenas capable of hosting all ice sports competitions and training. The purpose of the ice centers will be to maximize the communities ability to generate economic benefits and to promote ice sports participation for females and males. 3. Goals The grant contract shall accomplish the development of new ice arenas and improvement of existing ice arenas.. Towazds that ultimate goal, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Corunission (MASC) intends to accomplish these additional goals: A) Encourage communities and organizations to work in partnership to develop.. and operate ice azenas. B) Where possible, to encourage communities and organizations to develop arenas with multiple sheets of ice in order to reduce both construction and operating costs. i C) Provide increased opportunities for female ice sport participation.