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Shakopee City Council
February 7, 2023
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
MN DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Award | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-016, accepting MN DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Award and authorizing the City Administrator to execute the necessary contracts and agreements applicable to accepting this award. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-016. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
The MN DNR Conservation Partners Legacy grant is providing funding for the archaeological study, restoration of natural habitat, and removal of items, such as the playground and volleyball court, in Memorial Park. Additionally, the study and restoration will include the area south of Hwy. 101 on the west side of the park. This project has been identified within the Master Park Plan. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
A 10% match is required, however, to strengthen the grant application, the City of Shakopee agreed to provide a match of $113,000. Funds are available from the Park Asset Internal Service Fund. | | |
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