HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 174-21 - Resolution - 2021 Grant Authorization - Soldiers Field
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that City of Rochester act as legal sponsor for the project contained in
the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant application to be submitted on August
31, 2021, and that Rochester Park and Recreation Department is hereby authorized to
apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of City
of Rochester.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of Interest Policy
and, upon discovery, certifies it will report to the State any actual, potential, or perceived
individual or organizational conflicts of interest to the application or grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Rochester has the legal authority to apply 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Rochester has not incurred any development
costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the property
described in the budget section on this application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Rochester has or will acquire fee title or
permanent easement over the land described in the site plan included in the application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the State, City of
Rochester may enter into an agreement with the State for the above-referenced project,
and that City of Rochester certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in the grant agreement including recording a restriction dedicating
the park property into perpetuity for uses consistent with Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) program on the property record.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that MAYOR AND CITY CLERK is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2021.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2021.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)