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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A REGIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT OF UP TO $250,000 FOR RESTORATION OF TWO MULTI USE TRAIL CROSSING BRIDGES.
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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 Regional Trail Program grant of up to $250,000 to restore the multi-use trail bridges that cross Kingsbury and Knowlton Creek as depicted in Exhibit A.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city of Duluth has the legal authority to apply for the money, and financial, technical and managerial capacity to ensure proper planning and maintenance of the project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city will provide the twenty five percent match through account 452-030-5530-HANDHTAX-1519 (Tourism & Recreational Projects, Finance, Improvements Other Than Buildings, Half and Half Tax Projects, Snowmobile Trails).
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Duluth city council names the fiscal agent for this project as 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 for a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regional Trail Program grant for up to $250,000 for restoration of the multi-use trail bridges that cross Kingsbury and Knowlton Creek. The 2012 flood severely damaged both bridges making them unusable. Restoration of the bridges will provide safe passage on the multi-use trail that serves the Duluth Traverse Trail, Fairmount Snowmobile Trail and Superior Hiking Trail.