File #: 17-0519R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/7/2017 In control: Recreation, Libraries and Authorities
On agenda: 7/17/2017 Final action: 7/17/2017
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRIBUTION OF UP TO $7,500 FROM MINNESOTA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF THE DULUTH AREA HORSE TRAIL ALLIANCE FOR EQUESTRIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS IN MAGNEY-SNIVELY NATURAL AREA.

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRIBUTION OF UP TO $7,500 FROM MINNESOTA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF THE DULUTH AREA HORSE TRAIL ALLIANCE FOR EQUESTRIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS IN MAGNEY-SNIVELY NATURAL AREA.

 

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CITY PROPOSAL:

 

                     RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth does hereby accept, as a gift from the Minnesota Trail Riders Association, a contribution of up to $7,500 to be deposited into fund 452-030-4660, project HANDHTAX-1524 (Tourism & Recreation Projects, Finance, Improvements Other than Buildings, Equestrian Trails), for implementation of equestrian trail improvements at Magney-Snively Natural Area.

 

                     FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth act as the legal sponsor for the project and is hereby authorized to accept the funding on behalf of the Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance (DAHTA).

 

                     FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city hereby expresses its appreciation for this gift on behalf of the city and its citizens.

 

                     

Statement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:  This resolution authorizes the City of Duluth to accept a gift of up to $7,500 from the Minnesota Trail Riders Association on behalf of the Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance (DAHTA). The contribution will be used to improve the Ely Peak Loop trail in Magney-Snively Natural Area so that the trail can support equestrian use on an environmentally sustainable basis.