HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-077 Resolution Supporting Application for Henn Cty Natural Resouces GrantMember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2018-77
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION
FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES OPPORTUNITY GRANT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County (the "County") provides funding assistance through the
Natural Resources Opportunity Grant program to help partners take advantage of opportunities to
implement projects that improve water quality; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified an opportunity to construct stormwater improvements
to improve water quality and reduce nutrients and sediment from running into Elm Creek in
connection with certain street improvements being considered for Hickory Drive north of Hamel
Road (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project is estimated to reduce nutrient loading by 26 lbs/year and to
reduce sediment draining to Elm Creek from an existing gully; and
WHEREAS, the City has included funds within its 2019 Capital Improvement Plan to
cover project costs beyond the grant funding received.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
that the City requests Hennepin County Natural Resources Opportunity Grant funding for the
Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff is hereby authorized and directed to take
necessary actions to apply for such funding.
Dated: November 7, 2018.
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
Resolution No. 2018-77
November 7, 2018
By:
Jodi . Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Cousineau
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Anderson, Cousineau, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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November 7, 2018