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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $500,000 from the Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund (ERF) for the Mississippi River Learning Center Peninsula Restoration project.
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WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund (ERF) provides resources to offset the cost of environmental assessment and cleanup; and
WHEREAS, local government organizations, developers, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations are eligible for ERF grants; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting permission to apply for up to $500,000 in grant funds from the Ramsey County ERF to support excavation, removal, and disposal of contaminated soils for the Mississippi River Learning Center Peninsula Restoration project; and
WHEREAS, grant funds would allow the Department of Parks and Recreation to pursue additional grant opportunities for the remediation of contaminated soils; and
WHEREAS, there is no match required of these funds by the City and other supporting agencies; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for said grant with the Ramsey County ERF.