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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A CD3 WATERLESS CLEANING SYSTEM FROM WILDLIFE FOREVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLATION AT MUNGER LANDING TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept a CD3 waterless cleaning system from Wildlife Forever with an estimated value of $30,000, free of cost, and committed to the purpose of installation of the unit at Munger Landing to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon installation the city assumes all responsible liability of the donated equipment, including maintenance and operational costs for the function of the unit.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city is under no obligation to repair or replace the unit if requested.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes acceptance of a CD3 waterless cleaning system from Wildlife Forever to install at Munger Landing to reduce the spread of aquatic species from watercrafts and trailers.
CD3 cleaning systems are user operated and allow boaters to clean their watercraft and trailers of debris and weeds using a wet/dry vacuum, blower and easy to use tethered cleaning tools. The station will be installed on a concrete pad and run from a solar battery system. The City of Duluth Park Maintenance division will add vacuum tank service to their existing porta john cleaning provider for pump out. The city is under no obligation to repair or replace the unit in the event it is damaged or vandalized. Parks and Recreation intends to apply for AIS grant monies from St. Louis County to assist with ongoing maintenance and public education outreach costs.