Legislation Details

File #: RES PH 26-132    Version: 1
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing Status: Mayor's Office
In control: City Council
Final action: 8/5/2026
Title: Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $250,000, to accept Local Trail Connections grant program funds from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for improving trail connections into and within the parkland adjacent to the Mounds Maintenance Facility, and to enter into an agreement with the DNR, which includes an indemnification clause.
Sponsors: Cheniqua Johnson
Ward: MN DNR Local Trail Connections Grant Program, Mounds Maintenance
Attachments: 1. Mounds Maint Bud Amd DNR $250K
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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $250,000, to accept Local Trail Connections grant program funds from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for improving trail connections into and within the parkland adjacent to the Mounds Maintenance Facility, and to enter into an agreement with the DNR, which includes an indemnification clause.
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WHEREAS, CF #25-465 authorized the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Department”) to apply for funds from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Local Trail Connections grant program; and

WHEREAS, the Department has been awarded $250,000 from the DNR for improving trail connections into and within the parkland adjacent to the Mounds Maintenance Facility; and

WHEREAS, said funding will be utilized in addition to existing project funds which satisfy the minimum required local match for funding; and

WHEREAS, the Department will provide construction management and implementation services for the project; and

WHEREAS, the Department hereby assures the Mounds Maintenance Facility trails will be maintained for a period of no less than 25 years; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saint Paul names the fiscal agent for the City of Saint Paul for this project as:
Andy Rodriguez, Director
City of Saint Paul, Department of Parks and Recreation
25 W. 4th Street, 400 CHA
Saint Paul, MN 55102

WHEREAS, the Department wishes to accept said grant funds and amend the project budget for the additional funding as outlined in the attached financial analysis; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.01 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are available for appropriation, funds of $250,000 in excess of those estimated in the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul City Council, upon recommendation of the Mayor and the advice of the ...

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