RES 2011-40 - 14840RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 40
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CLEAN WATER FUNDS FOR THE
SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER WEIR REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, in the 1980's, three weirs were constructed by the City of Fridley to maintain water
levels conducive to healthy habitat at Springbraak Nature Center, and
WHEREAS, these structures have the added benefit of controlling peak flaw rates and mitigating
flooding of properties located downstream on Springbraak Creek, and
WHEREAS the City of Fridley has budgeted for a portion of a project to replace the three weirs and
remove sediment in conjunction with their replacement, and
WHEREAS the project would be eligible for the FY 2012 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grant
program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley staff be authorized to make
application for a FY 2012 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grant for the Springbraak Nature Center
Weir Replacement Project in the amount of approximately $120,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Fridley will collect and provide matching funds of
approximately $40,000 through a combination of its awn funds, contributions of adjacent cities, and
outside agency funds.
PASSSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 12th
DAY of SEPTEMBER, 2011.
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SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
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DEBRA A. SKOGE - CITY CLERK