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File #: 22-0131R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/28/2022 In control: Recreation, Libraries and Authorities
On agenda: 2/14/2022 Final action: 2/14/2022
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT OF UP TO $150,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEGMENT 6 OF THE CROSS CITY TRAIL.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 CCT Maps

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF   NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT OF UP TO $150,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEGMENT 6 OF THE CROSS CITY TRAIL.

 

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CITY PROPOSAL:

RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a Federal Recreational Trail Program grant of up to $150,000 to construct a portion of Segment 6 of the Cross City Trail (see Exhibit A).

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, the city of Duluth has the legal authority to apply for the money, and financial, technical and managerial capacity to ensure proper planning and maintenance of the project.

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, the city will provide the twenty five percent match through an application to the Recreational Trail Program.

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a Federal Recreational Trail Program grant for $150,000 to construct a portion of Cross City Trail Segment VI between 59th Avenue West and the 62nd Avenue West street end. The portion of trail to be constructed includes a new or refurbished bridge over Keene Creek and a wheelchair accessible ascent from the end of 60th Avenue West to 61st Avenue West.

 

The City expects to apply for a companion state grant in March with the intention that the state and federal grants would match each other so as to avoid the necessity for a significant City financial contribution. The Cross-City Trail segment to be constructed is a portion of Cross City Trail Segment VI identified as a priority by City Council in City Council Resolution 21-0405R.