RES 1979-141 - 00006838242
RESOLUTION NO. 141' -1979
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY FOR
FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRIDLEY COMMUNITY PARK
PROJECT PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISION 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 grants to assist local public
bodies in the development of outdoor recreation projects.
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley desires to develop certain land known as Fridley
Community Park, which land is to be held and used for permanent open space.
WHEREAS, in order for the proposed project to,be eligible for approval, there
must be proof that it is part of a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan and
5 -year action program (capital improvement); and
WHEREAS, THE CITY OF FRIDLEY included in the application a copy of the
approved 5 -year action program which includes Fridley Community Park.
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
this application shall be $309,282.00
cost of 855,944.00.
of developing phase I as laid out in
with an estimated total development
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 $133,333.00 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, 1979, Chapter 333, Section 31. Subdivision 3, par (j)
or (k) for an amount presently estimated to be $66,667.00 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 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 use(s)
designated in said application and approved by the Office of Local and
Urban Affairs and the H.C.R.S.
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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 NO
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1979.
WILLIAM J. NEE -LMAYUR
ATTEST:
CITY C E K - MARVIN U.lSELL
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