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RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE GREATER MINNESOTA REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS COMMISSION FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,500,000 TO PROVIDE IMPROVED RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO THE ST LOUIS RIVER ESTUARY
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, City of Duluth has the right and authority to sponsor a grant funding request to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) for up to $1,500,000; and
WHEREAS, City of Duluth has a right and authority to act as Legal Sponsor for the State Grant Application (the "Application") and will work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ("DNR"), in developing a Grant Agreement relating to the funding which may be awarded by the GMRPTC. The City of Duluth will match the application with $400,000 of Half & Half Tourism Tax proceeds.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Applicant certifies it has read and understands the Office of Grants Management Conflict of Interest Policy 08-01, will maintain an adequate Conflict of Interest Policy and monitor and report any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest to the GMRPTC and DNR.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to apply for grant funding up to $1,500,000 from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and trails Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant confirms all of the information in its Application and further confirms that it has no expectation of, or entitlement to, reimbursement of costs incurred prior to grant agreement execution date and, if applicable, it has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire property described in its Application if grant funds are to be used for the purchase.
BE IT FURTHE RESOLVED, that the Applicant has or will acquire a fee interest ownership or permanent easement over the land described in the Application for regional parks and regional special feature parks as applicable. The applicant has or will acquire a fee ...
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