Resolution No. 2022-15 MOU w/AC for SHIP Grant for Bicycles
Resolution No. 2022-15
Accepting Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for Statewide Health
Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Grant to Purchase Bicycle Fleet and Enclosed Trailer
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) Community Services Department, including both Fridley Parks
and Recreation Division and Springbrook Nature Center seeks to offer diverse recreational
opportunities to the community; and
Whereas, Fridley residents have expressed interest in expanded educational opportunities related
to cycling, bike commuting and use of local and regional trail systems; and
Whereas, the City has opportunity to accept an Anoka County Statewide Health Improvement
Partnership (SHIP) grant for reimbursement of up to $30,000 for the purchase of a bicycle fleet
and enclosed travel trailer; and
Whereas, the Community Services Department has developed a slate of creative and engaging
program ideas for utilization of a bike fleet to serve residents from upper elementary school age
through adults; and
Whereas, the Fridley City Council has been presented with a memorandum of understanding,
which is to serve as a grant agreement with Anoka County for acceptance of a SHIP grant for a
City bicycle fleet and travel trailer.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby accepts the
memorandum of understanding and authorizes City staff to enter into agreement with Anoka
County to accept the SHIP grant.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 14 day of February, 2022.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore – City Clerk