RES 1974-16 - 0000778126
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -1974
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY
FOR FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF "ISLANDS OF PEACE"
PARK PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE STATE NATURAL
RESOURCE FUND
WHEREAS, the State Natural Resource Fund provides for the making
of grants to assist local public bodies in the acquisition and
development of outdoor recreation projects and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley desires to acquire certain lands for
the Island of Peace Park Project, which land is to be held and used
for park purposes, and
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 Sec-
retary of the Interior and contained in 43 C.F.R. 17, effecting that
title, provides that no person shall be descriminated against because
of race, color, or national origin in the use of the land acquired
and /or developed, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of acquiring said property
shall be $71,000.00.
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
Natural Resource Fund (Ch. 879 and 1139, Minn. Laws 1969) for
an amount presently estimated to be $35,500.00 and the applicant
will pay the balance of the cost from the other funds available to it.
2. That Jerrold Boardman, Planning Assistant, 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
of Minnesota and to provide additional information and to furnish
documents as may be required by said Agency, to execute such
contracts as are required by said Agency and to act as the auth-
orized correspondent of the Applicant.
3. That the proposed acquisition and 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 acquire, develop and
retain said land for use(s) designated in said application and
approved by the Office of Local and Urban Affairs and the Bureau
of Outdoor Recreation.
4. 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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
14TH DAY OF JANUARY 1974.
fora.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BR SELL