Resolution No. 2024-46, Approving a Grant Agreement with the MWMO for Stormwater Improvements at Sylvan Hills Park
Resolution No. 2024-46
Approving a Grant Agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management
Organization for Stormwater Improvements at Sylvan Hills Park
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) is undertaking improvements at Sylvan Hills Park as part of
the Park System Improvement Plan; and
Whereas, the Concept Plan for Sylvan Hills Park identifies opportunities for stormwater storage
and treatment; and
Whereas, the City’s approved Local Water Plan directs the City to install stormwater best
practices within its parks where feasible so that all of the City’s surface waters can be enjoyed to
their highest intended use; and
Whereas, the City’s Pollinator Friendly Fridley resolution recommends the installation of
pollinator habitat within underutilized park lands; and
Whereas, the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has identified stormwater
improvements at Sylvan Hills Park within its Capital Investment Program; and
Whereas, the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization awarded the City grant funding
of $1,493,000 to design and construct the stormwater improvements at Sylvan Hills Park; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley has allocated funds in its Capital Investment Plan for the required
matching funds.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
grant agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for stormwater
improvements at Sylvan Hills Park and authorizes staff to develop and execute all project
documents and purchasing needed to complete the project in accordance with City policy.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 8 day of April, 2024.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk