09-56 - 10-20 - authorize submittal of application - Hennepin Youth Sprots Program GrantResolution 09-56
October 20, 2009
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR
HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, Hennepin County, via its Youth Sports Grant Program, provides for
capital funds to assist local government units of Hennepin County for the deveopment of
sports or recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley desires to develop the Honeywell Field
Expansion for the purposes of construction of ballfields;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley:
1. The estimate of the total cost of development the Honeywell Field Expansion
shall be $467,500 and the City of Golden Valley is requesting $400,000 from the
Hennepin County Legacy Grant program and will assume responsibility for a
match requirement of $67,500.
2. The City of Golden Valley agrees to own, assume. one hundred (100) percent of
operation costs for the Honeywell Field Expansion, and will operate the
Honeywell Field Expansion for its intended purpose for the functional life of the
facility.
3. The City of Golden Valley agrees to enter into necessary and required
agreements with Hennepin County for the specific purpose of constructing a
sport or recreational facility and long-term program direction.
4. That the City Manager and/or Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized and
directed to execute said application and serve as official liaison with Hennepin
County or its authorized representative.
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis,
Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: Shaffer, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the City Clerk.