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City of <br />Elk - <br />River <br />To <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date <br />June 17, 2024 <br />Item Description <br />Resolution 24-32 Supporting the Environmental and <br />Natural Resources Trust Fund <br />Request for Action <br />Item Number <br />4.4 <br />Prepared By <br />Suzanne Fischer, Environmental Services and Special <br />Projects Director <br />Reviewed by <br />Suzanne Fischer <br />Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, Resolution 24-32 supporting the continued use of State Lottery proceeds for <br />environmental benefit. <br />Background/Discussion <br />Over 30 years ago, 77% of Minnesotans voted in favor of using a portion of state lottery proceeds to build the <br />Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). <br />Since then, over $800 million has been invested to help restore and protect our water, land, and wildlife. <br />Cities across the state have benefitted from these funds through a variety of projects. <br />In November, Minnesotans will have the opportunity to vote to continue this policy for another 25 years, <br />keeping state lottery funds at work supporting clean lakes, healthy forests, and outdoor recreation. Without <br />passage of the constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot, the ENRTF will lose its only source of income. <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Responsible for every dollar - good stewards <br />Attachments <br />1. 4.7 Action -Requested June 17.2024 <br />2. 4.7 ENRTF Resolution 6.2024 <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A avelcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community p p W E R E U A Y <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />372 <br />