RES 1991-50 - 00003679M�
RESOLUTION NO. 50 - 1991
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
TO CONDUCT A STUDY FOR THE FEASIBILITY OF A
FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
WHEREAS, the City constructed an emergency levee along the
Mississippi River between Kimball Street and 79th Way, and
WHEREAS, certain improvements have been made to the Mississippi
River affecting its flow and flood elevations, and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous to establish a permanent levee to
protect the residents in that section of the City, and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has the ability to
conduct studies to determine the feasibility of developing small
flood control projects.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Fridley that they request the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
conduct a study to determine the feasibility of developing a small
flood control project in Fridley, between Kimball Avenue and 79th
Way along Riverview Terrace, under the authority provided by
Section 205 of the 1948 Control Act as amended, and
' BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if it is found feasible and advisable
to develop a small flood control project in Fridley, between
Kimball Avenue and 79th Way along Riverview Terrace, the Fridley
City Council would be required before construction commences to
enter into contractual agreement it will provide such local
cooperation as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Fridley
shall be and is hereby directed to transfer three copies of this
resolution to the District Engineer, St. Paul District, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, 1421 U.S. Post Office and Customs House, St.
Paul, Minnesota, 55101 -9808.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
17TH DAY OF JUNE, 1991. Q
WILLIAM J. NE MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHIRLEY 9. HAAPALA CITY CLERK
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