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<br />Agenda Section: VI <br />Item: 10 <br />Report Date: 08/17/2023 <br />Meeting Date: 08/22/2023 <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider Resolution Identifying the Funding Source for the Matching <br />funds for the MnDNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Silver Oaks Park <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: _________ CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: __________ <br /> <br /> Action Requested: ☐ Public Hearing ☒ Motion ☐ Discussion ☐ Informational <br /> Form of Action: ☒ Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐ Contract/Agrmnt ☐ N/A ☐ Other <br /> Votes Needed: ☒ 3 votes ☐ 4 votes ☐ 5 votes ☐ N/A <br /> <br />Summary Statement:  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) has <br />funds available to assist with projects through their Outdoor <br />Recreation Grant Program. A fifty (50) percent match is required <br />from the City, with a maximum permissible request of $350,000 <br />for state funds. The local share can consist of cash or the value of <br />materials, labor and equipment usage by the City. The MnDNR <br />notified the City that Silver Oaks was chosen for full funding. <br />However, they need a resolution passed identifying the source <br />for the matching funds. <br /> Improvements for this park will include: <br />o New play area, picnic shelter, improvements to the ballfield, <br />regrading for drainage, expanded spectator area, new tennis <br />court with accessible gate, and improvements to the steep <br />grade trail access. <br />Recommendation(s):  Adopt the resolution identifying the funding sources for the <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor <br />Recreation Grant for Silver Oaks Park. <br />Applicable Deadlines:  N/A <br />Legislative History:  November 13, 2018 – Council authorized the Parks and <br />Recreation Department to enter into an agreement with WSB