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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ARROWHEAD ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 TO SUPPORT LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO GROUNDS REVITALIZATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, the City of Duluth owns the Lake Superior Zoological Gardens (the “Zoo”), which are managed and operated through a Zoo Management Agreement by the Arrowhead Zoological Society, Inc. as approved by City Council through resolution 16-0436R; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature approved a direct appropriation of $150,000 to the City of Duluth for the Lake Superior Zoo that will be administered through the Minnesota Urban and Community Forestry Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding awarded for the Lake Superior Zoo will support the Arrowhead Zoological Society, Inc. and City of Duluth’s collaborative goal of tree planting and site improvements that will benefit animals at the Zoo and improve the visitor experience.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to execute a subrecipient funding agreement, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A, with the Arrowhead Zoological Society, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $150,000 to support Lake Superior Zoo grounds revitalization in association with a grant from the Minnesota Urban and Community Forestry Program payable from fund 200-130-5310 (Lake Superior Zoo fund, community resources, contract services).
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Duluth City Council names the fiscal agent for this project as Jen Carlson, City of Duluth Finance Director, 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the City to enter into a subrecipient agreement with the Arrowhead Zoological Society, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to support Lake Superior Zoo grounds revitalization. The funding for this subrecipient agreement will be sourced from a $150,000 grant awarded by the State of Minnesota to the City of Duluth for the Lake Superior Zoo. The project will include tree planting to promote biodiversity and provide natural shade, creation of an animal orchard and browse forest, and educational signage. Combined, this project will improve the visitor experience and enhance animal welfare by providing fresh, natural food sources and improved shaded habitats.