RES 1979-08 - 000066400
RESOLUTION NO. 8 - 1979
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH PARK PROPERTY UNDER THE PRO -
VISIONS OF THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT AND THE
STATE NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and the State
Natural Resources Fund provides for the making of grant to assist local
public bodies in the development of outdoor recreation projects.
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley desires to develop certain land known
as North Park, which is land to be held and used for permanent open
space.
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 P.L. 88 -354 (1964)
and of the regulations promulgated pursuant to such Act by the Secretary
of the Interior and contained in 43 C.F.R. 17, effectuating that title,
provides that no person shall be discriminated against because of race,
color, or national origin in the use of the land acquired and /or developed.
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of developing said interest(s)
shall be $253,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY:
1. That an application be made to the Office of Local and Urban Affairs
of the State Planning Agency for a grant from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund as amended in 1965 for an amount presently estimated
to be $126,500.00 and the applicant will pay the balance of the cost
from other funds available to it.
2. That an application be made to the Office of Local and Urban Affairs of
the State Planning Agency for a grant from the Natural Resources Fund
(Minnesota Laws, 1973, Chapter 720, Section 43, Subdivision 2, Par.
(g) or (h) for an amount presently estimated to be $63,250.00 and the
applicant will pay the balance of the cost from other funds available
to it.
3. That Jerrold Boardman, City Planner, is hereby authorized and directed
to execute and to file such application with the State of Minnesota
Office of Local and Urban Affairs of the State Planning Agency and to
provide additional information and to furnish such documents as may
be required by said Agency, to execute such contracts as are required
by said Agency and to act as the authorized correspondent of the
Applicant.
4. That the proposed development is in accordance with plans for the
allocation of land for open space uses, and that should said grant
be made, the applicant will develop and retain said land for uses(s) de-
signated in said application and approved by the Office of Local and
Urban Affairs and the H.C.R.S.
5. That the United States of America and the State of Minnesota, be,
and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the applicant
with the regulations of the Department of the Interior, effectuating
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 8TH
1 DAY OF JANUARY, 1979.
MAYOR - WILLIAM d/ NEE
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CITY CLERK'- MARVINNCC. RO SELL
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