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Shakopee City Council
March 21, 2017
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Jamie Polley | | TO: | Mayor and Council |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application - Resolution 7846 | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Offer Resolution No. 7846, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Authorizing the City to submit an Outdoor Recreation Grant Application for Quarry Lake Park. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
If City Council concurs, it should, by motion, Adopt Resolution No. 7846, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Authorizing the City to Submit an Outdoor Recreation Grant Application for Quarry Lake Park. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
In applying to the Outdoor Recreation Grant, the Parks and Recreation Department will request funding to purchase two fishing piers and one pre-built shelter for Quarry Lake Park. The plans for Quarry Lake include three total fishing piers around the lake, the city currently has one pier that will be installed this spring. The plan also shows a small open air shelter. The construction of this shelter is not included in any phase of the park at this time however with funding assistance the shelter is highly desired prior to the large community building of Phase III.
Grants are reimbursed up to 50 percent of the total eligible costs. The remaining 50 percent "local share" can consist of cash or the value of materials, labor and equipment usage provided by the local sponsor or by local donations or any combination thereof. The maximum grant award is $150,000.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requires an acknowledgement sign, supplied by grant program staff, be displayed at the main entrance to the park. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
The Parks and Recreation is requesting $70,000 in funding from the Outdoor Recreation Grant. The City has the required 50% match ($70,000) from the Park Reserve Fund. | | |
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