Title
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS TRACK WHEELCHAIR GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,280 THROUGH THE GREATER MINNESOTA REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS COMMISSION TO EXPAND RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO DULUTH PARKS AND TRAILS
Body
CITY PROPOSAL:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to accept and execute a Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission grant contract agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, for funding not to exceed $14,280, with said funds to be deposited into fund 205-130-1219-4220-01 (Parks Fund - Community Resources - Parks Operating - State of Minnesota Capital) to fund the purchase of a track wheelchair.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Duluth has the legal authority to accept these funds and the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to ensure proper maintenance of the track wheelchair.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the required match of $500 will be provided from the Parks Fund.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Duluth City Council names the fiscal agent for this project as Jen Carlson, City of Duluth Finance Director, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes acceptance of a $14,280 grant from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) through the Regional Legacy Connecting People to the Outdoors Track Wheelchair grant program to expand recreational access to Duluth parks and trails. A track wheelchair is an off-road-capable, power wheelchair that traverses trails, snow, and sand, allowing users to explore areas that traditional wheelchairs might not reach. The City will promote, facilitate, and coordinate public use of the chair in collaboration with Hartley Nature Center, and additional nonprofit community partners, such as Courage Kenny and ARC Northland.
The grant was specifically created for the purpos...
Click here for full text