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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 74-35 21 788-9 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 RESOLUTION NO. 74-35 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN INCREASED AUTHORIZATION TO THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATIONFUND WHEREAS, legislation has been introduced in the United States Congress to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and increase its authorization; and WHEREAS, leasing by the Federal Government of oil rights on the Outer Continental Shelf has been greatly accelerated, resulting in a substantial increase of funds now part~ial]y earmarked for the LWCF; and WHEREAS, the needs of the country for open space and recreation opportunities have increased greatly in the past decade; and WHEREAS, these changed needs should be met by appropriate changes in the LWCF legislation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights urges the United States Congress to: 1. Increase the authoriztion of LWCF to $1 billion annually; Revise the Federal/State matching formula to reflect a priority for acquisition and with a varying percentage for acquisition; development and planning, Encourage the distribution of state allocations to localities based on population and economic need in order to address the needs of impacted urban areas; 4. Allow up to 25% of the state's allocation for indoor recreation facilities; 5. Provide incentives for meeting the special needs of the handicapped. 6. Support the use of less-than-fee acquisitions including scenic and conservation easements; and Permit that portion of a state's LWCF allocation which is not obligated duri.ng the authorized three year period to revert back into the LWCF rather than into the general Treasury. FURTHER, it is the position of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the ratio of Federal/State apportionments remain as presently authorized and that operation and maintenance activities continue to be ineligible for assistance. FURTHER, it is the position of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights to support efforts to make all Federal receipts from the sale or disposition of non-renewable natural resources available for the conservation of renewable natural resources. Passed this 12th day of August 1974. Offered by: NOrberg Seconded by: Heintz Roll call: All ayes Secreta?ry to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor