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CODE 60 RESOLUTION 82-24 IiirA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT PROJECT AGREEMENTS TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP OPEN SPACE UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE STATE NATURAL RESOURCE FUND. WHEREAS, the State Natural Resources Fund provides for the making of grants to assist local public bodies in the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation projects, and WHEREAS, the City of Elk River desires to acquire and develop certain land known as Lion's Park, which land is to be held and used for permanent open space, and WHEREAS, in order for the proposed project to be eligible for approval, there must be proof that it is part of a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan and 5-year action program (capital improvement) , and WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has an original or revised 5-year action program which includes Lion's Park, and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of acquiring said interests shall be $88,200.00, and WHEREAS, upon project approval the City of Elk River must enter into formal grant project agreements with the state for the specific purpose of acquiring and developing Lion's Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River: 1. That an application be made to the State of Minnesota, Department of Energy, Planning and Development, Office of Local Government for a grant from the Natural Resource Fund (Minnesota Laws, 1979, Chapter 333, Sec- tion 31, Subdivision 3, paragraphs (c) and (d) for an amount presently estimated to be $31 ,250.00 and the applicant will pay the balance of the cost from other funds available to it. 2. That the Elk River City Administrator is directed to execute and file A) such application and B) the 5-year action program with the State of Minnesota, Department of Energy, Planning and Development, Office of Local Government, and to provide additional information and furnish such docu- ments as may be required by said Department, and C.) to act as the author- ized correspondent of the applicant. 3. That the proposed acquisition and development is in accordance with plans for the allocation of land for open space uses, and that should said grant be made, the applicant will acquire, develop and retain said land for uses designated in said application and approved by the Office of Local Government.