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Authorizing an increase in the Parks and Recreation Grant Fund Budget in the amount of $143,475 to reflect the multi-year Conservation Partners Legacy Grant, received from the State of Minnesota, for the Indian Mounds Regional Park Woodland Enhancement.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation was previously granted permission to apply for (Res 15-229), and has now been awarded a Conservation Partners Legacy Grant in the amount of $143,475; and
WHEREAS, the term of this grant begins upon execution and ends June 30, 2019, with the Department of Parks and Recreation applying for reimbursement of costs on a quarterly basis; and
WHEREAS, the project will provide funding for work on public lands to improve habitat for fish, game, and wildlife and improve public recreational opportunities; 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 $143,475 in excess of those estimated in the current Grant Budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes acceptance of the grant funds and approves these amendments for the Life-to-date Grant Budget.
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