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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND, IF OFFERED, ACCEPTANCE OF A $250,000 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REGIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT TO IMPROVE THE DULUTH WINNIPEG PACIFIC TRAIL SYSTEM SARGENT CREEK RAILROAD TRESTLE.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, the city of Duluth supports the grant application for $250,000 made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Regional Trail Program to restore the Sargent Creek railroad bed for use as a multipurpose trail bridge, and
WHEREAS, the bridge will connect approximately five miles of multipurpose trail on the northeast side of the bridge to multiple trail systems on the southwest side of the bridge, and
WHEREAS, the city of Duluth recognizes is has secured $250,000 in non-state cash matching funds for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth, if awarded, agrees to accept the grant award from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and enter into an agreement with the state of Minnesota for the above referenced project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as exhibit A, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city council of the city of Duluth names the fiscal agent for the city of Duluth for this project as:
Wayne Parson
Chief Financial Officer
411 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth hereby assures the restored Sargent Creek bridge will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes Duluth parks and recreation division to submit an application to the Minnesota DNR Regional Trails grant program for funding to restore the Sargent Creek bridge. Once restored, the bridge will provide a critical link in the DWP multi-use trail and allow trail users to travel from Spirit Mou...
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