HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-11 Supporting Grant Application - Bellwether Open Space BoardwalkCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
February 7 71 2021
Motion By: Nichols
Seconded By: Bottema
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WHEREAS, fihe City of Corcoran supports the grant application made to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Program. The application is
to construct 450 feet of boardwalk for the Corcoran Recreational Trail System. The trail system
is located within the approximately 30 acres of the open space park in the Bellwether
development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran recognizes fihat it must provide atwenty-five percent (25%)
cash match and has funds dedicated to do so; and
WHEREAS, benefits of the boardwalk to the City of Corcoran include safe, enjoyable options for
transportation, healthy recreational options, and opportunities for individuals to spend time
outdoors; and
WHEREAS, the Corcoran City Council has previ Wously showed support for the project in the
2040 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Corcoran City Council has discussed this request at the January 28, 2021 City
Council meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, if the City of Corcoran is awarded a grant by the Minnesota
Department of Natural resources, the City of Corcoran 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 Corcoran will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and
regulations as staffed in the grant agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Corcoran names the fiscal agent
for the City of Corcoran for this project as:
Brad Martens
City Administrator
City of Corcoran
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Corcoran hereby assures the Corcoran Recreational
Trail will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
51 Thomas, Manoj
February 11, 2021
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Thomas, Manoj
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 11t" day of February
2021.
ATTEST:
0
McKee Y
Ma or
Jessica Beise -Administrative Services Director
City Seal
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