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Establishing a financing and spending budget in the Department of Parks and Recreation by adding a $78,100 Capitol Region Watershed District grant for the design of drainage and site improvements at Swede Hollow Park.
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WHEREAS, the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) has an approved Watershed
Management Plan which includes funding for implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) throughout the Watershed District; and
WHEREAS, the CRWD has adopted and approved the 2015 Budget and Work Plan which includes funding for Special Projects and Grants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, Department of Parks and Recreation, applied for and received a $78,100 grant (CF 15-1779) from the CRWD for design of drainage and site improvements at Swede Hollow Park; and
WHEREAS, the CRWD and the City have worked cooperatively to develop a project approach that is acceptable to both parties; and
WHEREAS, the CRWD District Board of Managers has authorized payment of no more than $78,100 for design of drainage and site improvements at Swede Hollow Park; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to funding the remainder of the project costs;
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are available for appropriation, funds of $78,100 in excess of those estimated in the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saint Paul, upon recommendation of the Mayor, and the advice of the Long Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee, that $78,100 is available for appropriation in the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget, and said 2016 budget, as heretofore adopted by the Council.
Financial Analysis
CIB Recommendation
The St. Paul Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee received this request on March 14, 2016, and recommends approval.