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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A LAKE SUPERIOR COASTAL PROGRAM GRANT OF $100,000 FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS AT PIEDMONT COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a Lake Superior Coastal Program grant of $100,000 for stormwater improvements at Piedmont Community Recreation Area.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city of Duluth has the legal authority to apply for the money, and the financial, technical and managerial capacity to ensure proper planning and maintenance of the project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city of Duluth will provide the required 1:1 match through fund 452-030-5530-HANDHTAX-1527-12 (Tourism and Recreation, Finance, Improvements Other Than Buildings, Half & Half Tax Projects, Neighborhood Parks, Piedmont).
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Duluth city council names the fiscal agent for this project at Wayne Parson, City of Duluth Chief Financial Officer, 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a Lake Superior Coastal Program grant of $100,000 to implement stormwater improvements at Piedmont Community Recreation Area. Piedmont Community Recreation Area is in need of stormwater management improvements as current conditions harm the adjoining trout stream and inhibit improvement, use, and enjoyment of the park. The project includes include removal of invasive species, replanting of native vegetation, slope stabilization, parking lot improvements, sediment reduction measures, and stormwater filtration. The design will promote clean stormwater discharge into the nearby trout stream tributary of Miller Creek. Improvements will minimize long-term maintenance and mowing requirements. The city will meet the required 1:1 match throug...
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