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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funding to create a guide book on the natural and cultural history of the Como Woodland and Outdoor Classroom site and, if successful, enter into an agreement providing indemnification for the Minnesota Historical Society.
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Historical Society has a small grants program which is a part of The Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is eligible to receive up to $7,000 in grant funds through the History Projects - Publications and Research project category; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of Parks and Recreation to submit a proposal to create a guide book containing information on the natural and cultural history of the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom site; and
WHEREAS, the primary audience for this guide will be teachers and other educators seeking background information about the Classroom's history; and
WHEREAS, if funded, the grant agreement will require that the grantee indemnify the State, its agents and employees from any claims or causes of action arising from performance of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council finds that accepting the grant funds will fulfill a public need; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure of public funds, which includes the promise of indemnification, for such a purpose will facilitate and enable it to take place, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that designated Parks and Recreation staff are hereby authorized to seek MN Historical Society funding on behalf of the City and, if successful, enter into an agreement with the State, which includes an indemnification clause, to accept the funds on behalf of the City.