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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A SNOWMOBILE TRAIL GRANTS-IN-AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FOR FY 2025 WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,245.10
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, resolution 24-0451R authorized application for funding through the Snowmobile Trail Grants-in-Aid Assistance Program administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to support maintenance and winter grooming of snowmobile trails; and
WHEREAS, there is no required local match to participate in the Assistance Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to accept and execute the Snowmobile Trail Grants-in-Aid Program contract, substantially in the form of Exhibit A, with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the 2024-2025 season in an amount not to exceed $17,245.10 with said funds to be deposited into fund 205-130-1220-4220-02-CM205-PKMTCE-SNWMBL (parks fund, community resources, parks maintenance, State of Minnesota operating, capital maintenance fund 205; park maintenance; snowmobile grant-in-aid program).
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 acceptance of a Snowmobile Trail Grants-in-Aid Assistance Program grant contract, substantially in the form of Exhibit A, with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for funding in the amount of $17,245.10
The Snowmobile GIA Program provides funding to support maintenance and winter grooming of snowmobile trails annually. The City has sponsored participation in the Snowmobile GIA Program since 2018 to support maintenance of the City's 33 miles of snowmobile trails. The Drift Toppers Snowmobile Club of Duluth and the Over the Hill Night Riders Snowmobile Club complete trail maintenance and grooming services ...
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