HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-26RESOLUTION NO. 2019-26
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is proposing to apply for a grant for outdoor recreation for the Silver Lake
public boat launch, and
WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights will act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation
grant application to be submitted on March 29, 2019 and that WSB & Associates is hereby authorized to apply to
the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights, and
WHERAS that the City of Columbia Heights has read the Conflict of Interest Policy contained in the Outdoor
Recreation Grant Program Manual and certifies it will report any actual, potential, perceived or organizational
conflicts of interest upon discovery to the state related to the application or a grant award, and
WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial
capability to meet the match requirement (if any) and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and
replacement of the proposed project for its design life, and
WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a written
purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application, and
WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights has or will acquire fee title or permanent easement over the land described
in the site plan included in the application.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
That, upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Columbia Heights may enter into an agreement with
the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced project, and that the City of Columbia Heights certifies that it will
comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park
property for uses consistent with the funding grant program into perpetuity.
That Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement
the project on behalf of the applicant.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 11th day of March, 2019
Offered by: Murzyn, Jr.
Seconded by: Novitsky
Roll Call: All Ayes ItL — —
Donna K. Schmitt, Mayor
Attest: 4 " `td' &VV
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary