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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-024 RESOLUTION 2012-024 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE TO DEVELOP THE PROPOSED TRAIL PROJECT WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The application is to construct 1,000 feet of paved trail known as the Hart Lake Trail from 37th Avenue to 39th Avenue along the west side of Hart Boulevard, and to construct 200 feet of paved trail known as the 39th Avenue Trail along the south side of 39th Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Cleveland Street. The trail system is located adjacent to Hart Lake and will connect 37th Avenue to Prestemon Park, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has a Development Agreement to received payment from the Lighthouse of Columbia Heights Development for the purpose of developing the Hart Lake Trail, that will be of immediate benefit to the residents of this assisted living establishment, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is committed to promoting active living and healthy lifestyles among residents of the City of Columbia Heights and is consistent with the City's Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if the City of Columbia Heights is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Columbia Heights agrees to accept the grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project. The City of Columbia Heights will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights names the fiscal agent for the City of Columbia Heights for this project as: Joseph Kloiber Finance Director City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights,MN 55421 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the City of Columbia Heights hereby assures the above trail will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to apply for and execute such agreements as are necessary to implement those projects receiving DNR Local Trail Connection Grant Funding on behalf of the City. Passed this 26th day of March, 2012 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Offered by: Diehm Seconded by: Schmitt Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams,Nawrocki, Diehm, Schmitt .A„„4, /' 0p/ .r` . Mayor Gary L. 'eterson .1 A A. . .�— - atricia Muscovitz, C ' ity Cl. k