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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REGIONAL PARK OR TRAIL DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR WAABIZHESHIKANA: THE MARTEN TRAIL THROUGH THE GREATER MINNESOTA REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS COMMISSION
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that City of Duluth as applicant, has the authority to act as legal public sponsor for the application described in the Request for Designation as a Regional Park or Trail in Greater Minnesota, substantially in the form as Exhibit A.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Duluth is fully aware of the information provided in the application and associated responsibilities, including long-term commitments as defined in the application and related master plan and supporting information as submitted.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, should Waabizheshikana: the Marten Trail receive formal designation as a Regional Park or trail in Greater Minnesota by the Commission, the City of Duluth has the legal authority to enter into formal designation and funding agreements with the Commission for the referenced park or trail.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Duluth will comply with all applicable laws and regulations associated with regional designation and any future grant funding for their respective portions of any project.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes application to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to designate Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail (as envisioned in the mini-master plan approved by Council in November of 2019) as a regional park or trail. If so designated, the City would be eligible to receive funds from the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Parks and Trail Fund to complete construction of Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail.