HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-026 Authorizing Staff to Apply for MNDNR Grant for Sullivan Lake ParkRESOLUTION NO.2025-026
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
Sullivan Lake Park Improvements, and
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights act as legal sponsor for the project contained
in the Outdoor Recreation Grant application to be submitted on March 31, 2025, and that the
Public Works Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Department ofNatural Resources for
funding of this project on behalf ofthe City of Columbia Heights.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant maintains an adequate Conflict of Interest Policy
and, throughout the term of the contract, will monitor and report any actual or potential
conflicts ofinterest to the State, upon discovery.
8E[TFURTHER RESOLVED that the City ofColumbia Heights hasthe|ega|authoritytuappk/for
financial assistance, and it has the 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.
8E[TFURTHER RESOLVED that the City OfColumbia Heights hasnotincurredanydeve|opnnent
costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the property described
inthe Cost Breakdown section onthis application,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has or will acquire fee title or
permanent easement over all the land described in the boundary map or recreational site plan
included inthe application.
BE|TFURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval ofits application bvthe State,
the City of Columbia Heights may enter into an agreement with the State 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.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS is hereby authorized to execute
such agreements asnecessary toimplement the project onheha|foftheapp|icant.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 24th day of February 2025
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Deneen
Roll Call: All Ayes
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ada Marquez Sim , Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary