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36 The project budget is cost-effective through leveraging volunteers via our Volunteer <br />37 Stewardship Network and empowering trained volunteers and other volunteer groups. The <br />38 work plan specifically integrates volunteer tasks with contractor tasks that require <br />39 specialized training, equipment, or professional licenses, allowing for more effective cost <br />40 management. By taking a park system-wide approach, the project gains an economy of <br />41 scale for contracted work and provides more inclusive opportunities for volunteers <br />42(especially for the smaller neighborhood parks). <br />43 <br />44 This work is planned to begin late this year, and continue into June of 2028. <br />45 <br />46 Policy Objectives <br />47 Receipt of this grant greatly aligns with Roseville's strategic priorities: Parks and Natural <br />48 Goal #2 Roseville’s natural environment is and restore d, <br />49 and the success indicator: The Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Master Plan is <br />50 <br />51 <br />52 Equity Impact Summary <br />53 The City of Roseville's application for the CPL grant recognizes the importance of equity in <br />54 natural resources work. Specifically, this program uses social equity to prioritize projects <br />55 and will conduct a significant amount of this work in Census Tract 416.02, Roseville's most <br />56 diverse. <br />57 <br />58 Budget Implications <br />59 The CPL Grant Agreement provides the City with $500,000 in reimbursable funds to <br />60 complete the projects outlined in the grant application. <br />61 <br />62 The City match for this grant is volunteer labor (valued at $50,000) and the $50,000 per <br />63 year (2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028) that is currently programmed into the CIP, to support <br />64 additional seed and material needs of the program. <br />65 <br />66 Staff Recommendations <br />67 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the enclosed Conservation Partners Legacy <br />68 Grant Program Grant Contract (attachment 1). <br />69 <br />70 Requested Council Action <br />71 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the enclosed Conservation Partners Legacy <br />72 Grant Program Grant Contract (attachment 1). <br />73 <br />74 <br />Matthew Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Prepared by: <br />1.Minnesota DNR CPL Grant Contract (Electronic Signature Request will Be Sent Following <br />Attachments: <br />Approval) <br />75 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Qbhf!235!pg!286 <br /> <br />