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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05(H) - Approve Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Program Grant Application Report City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM: 5H MEETING DATE: March 21, 2022 PREPARED BY: Steve Hart, Park & Recreation Manger PRESENTED BY: Andy Brotzler, Public Works Director/City Engineer AGENDA ITEM: Approve Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Program Grant Application GOAL AREA OBJECTIVE: Environmental Stewardship & Recreation 3. Develop recreation opportunities and park amenities for all stages or life and interests. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Program grant application for the Ponds Park project. BACKGROUND: The Draft Parks Master Plan recommends downsizing the two ballfields on the northern half of the field wheel in the Ponds Park for improved access, viewing, and safety buffers. This project will accomplish those recommendations through the resizing of the fields, realignment of the trail access from the parking lot to the field area to achieve ADA compliance and creating more space between fields for spectator and athlete safety. The estimated cost for this project is $598,971. The city has identified a funding opportunity for outdoor recreation projects through the Minnesota DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Local park projects are eligible for reimbursement of 50 percent of total project costs, up to a maximum grant award of $300,000 (for a total project cost of $600,000). This is an annual program and applications are due to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources by March 31, 2022. Funding through this program is for FY 2023 and all work must be completed no later than June 30, 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The attached resolution supports the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $299,485.50 and indicates the city’s support for the funding of local costs for the remaining project amount of $299,485.50 and compliance with all grant requirements. The remaining $299,485.50 of the estimated local costs are proposed to be funded with Capital Park funds (Fund 225). ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to adopt a resolution approving the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant Application for the Ponds Park project submittal and authorizing staff to provide a letter of support. 2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion. Item 5H Page | 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution - Ponds Park MnDNR Grant Application Submittal City of Prior Lake Scott County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 22- RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL BE IT RESOLVED that The City of Prior Lake act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation Grant application to be submitted on 31st March 2022 and that Director Brotzler is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of The City of Prior Lake. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict-of-Interest Policy contained in the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Manual and, upon discovery, certifies it will report to the State any actual, potential, or perceived individual or organizational conflicts of interest to the application or grant award. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The City of Prior Lake has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and it has the financial capability to meet the match requirement (if any) and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The City of Prior Lake has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The City of Prior Lake has or will acquire fee title or permanent easement over the land described in the site plan included in the application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the State, The City of Prior Lake may enter into an agreement with the State for the above-referenced project, and that The City of Prior Lake certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for uses consistent with the funding grant program into perpetuity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the CITY OF PRIOR LAKE is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of The City of Prior Lake on 21st of March 2022. SIGNED: WITNESSED: ________________________________ _____________________________________ (Signature) (Signature) _______________________________ _____________________________________ (Title) (Date) (Title) (Date)