4D, Resolution 2009-031, Supporting the Parks & Rec Legacy Grant Program

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_. _ ___ _ _ _. _ _. _ . __ _ _.. _ ___ _. .. ... _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _. _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ ��. EN HILLS MEMOI��NDUM DATE: November 9, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution No. 2009-031: Supporting the Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program Application through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Background At the October 26, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting, staff received direction from Council to prepare an application for a Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the creation of an off street shared use path beneath the CP Railway bridge crossing on Highway 10. Since that time, staff has been working with Bolton and Menk, Inc. to complete the application. The application deadline is Friday, November 13, 2009. Regional Trail Legacy Grants are intended to support trails of regional or statewide significance. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the "Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment" passed by the voters in 2008. Priority for trail proj ect funding will be given to proj ects that provide connectivity, enhanced opportunities for commuters, and enhanced safety. Financial Im�lications Approximately $3,383,250 is available for both parks and trails grants in the 2009 solicitation. $4,192,500 will be available for both parks and trails grants in 2010. Grant awards will be announced in January of 2010. The minimum grant request is $20,000 and the maximum award is $500,000. These grants are reimbursement based up to 75 percent of the total eligible project costs, and recipients must provide a non-state cash match of at least 25 percent. The grant award and match cannot be used for in-house labor services and/or to meet existing payroll. Only contract services, materials, and supplies are reimbursable. Other state funds or grants, or Metropolitan Council grants cannot match these grants. All proj ects awarded through this grant round must be completed by June 30, 201 l. All facilities that are funded through this program also require a commitment from the applicant that the trail will be in place and maintained for no less than twenty years. The resolution before you tonight is a requirement of the grant application. \�1Vletro-inet.us\ardenhills�PR&PW�Parks�lVlemos\Council Memos�lVlemo to CC re - Res 2009-031 Regional Trail Legacy Grant 1109.doc