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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2001 (06) RESOLUTION TO REQUEST GRANT FUNDS FOR RENOVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF ST. CROIX COUNTY PARK FACILITIES AT GLEN HILLS, PINE LAKE AND TROY BEACH Resolution No. ‘(a66 l� St. Croix County, Wisconsin WHEREAS, public parks promote the public health, comfort, convenience and welfare; and WHEREAS, St. Croix County continues to provide outdoor recreational opportunities to promote the well -being of individuals and families, improve the attractiveness of the county and contribute to the social and economic health of the county and its communities; and WHEREAS, Glen Hills, Pine Lake and Troy Beach are important resources used by the public for recreation and enjoyment of natural beauty; and WHEREAS, St. Croix County has operated these three park facilities for close to 30 years as recreational opportunities for County residents; and WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies the need to renovate and improve the County Parks; and WHEREAS, financial aid is needed to renovate and redevelop Glen Hills, Pine Lake and Troy Beach for public recreation; and WHEREAS, St. Croix County is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of this project; and WHEREAS, St. Croix County desires to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for 50 percent matching grants under the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Local and Urban Park Aids and the Stewardship program; and WHEREAS, St. Croix County may budget a sum sufficient in the 2002 budget for project completion in 2002 and 2003. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors hereby requests the funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Local and Urban Park Aids and the Stewardship program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes County Planning Director, acting under the direction of the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee, to: submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid for lake protection and park development purposes; sign documents; and take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete an approved project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that St. Croix County will comply with state and federal rules for the programs; may perform force account work; will meet the financial obligations under the grant; will maintain the completed project in an attractive, inviting and safe manner; will keep the facilities open to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility; and will obtain written approval from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or the National Park Service before any change is made in the use of the project site. Dated this 20th day of March 2001. OFFERED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE ON MARCH 20 2001. NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE 1 / /I�G�.�i� - �/ I /) 1 (t. d ?A ( . ,,,,_ 4 STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF St CROIX L Sue E. Nelson, St. Croix County CIA, 00 HEREBY CERTIFY that the_foregoins Is $ MN And correct copy of Ca 6 0 k 2.� , tsd by do County Board of Supervisors r. zir meet%kW, hn'"- -k.'G, e 1 E .. :. Nelson. fit GniCounty Clerk \ \Stcrxgc \ellend$ \wp\recreation planning \Glen Hills irants \devgrants.res.doc