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Shakopee City Council
May 7, 2024
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
Minnesota DNR's Conservation Partners Legacy Program Grant Award | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2024-067, accepting MN DNR’s Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) program grant award and authorizing the City Administrator to execute the necessary contracts and agreements applicable to accepting this award. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2024-067. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
At its March 6, 2024 meeting, Council approved the application to the MN DNR’s CPL grant. The MN DNR provides grants through the CPL program to fund the restoration, protection, and enhancement of prairies, wetlands, forests, and habitats for fish, game, and wildlife in Minnesota. In its latest round of funding, the MN DNR focused on funding expedited projects which could be completed in an accelerated timeline compared to its typical CPL awards.
The City of Shakopee will utilize the $50,000 grant award to restore turfed areas back to natural prairie throughout the City. These locations include a portion of Prairie Bend Park, Scenic Heights Park, and an area adjacent to the Community Center around its holding pond. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
A 10% match is required and will be provided through the Engineering Department’s Surface Water Fund. | | |
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