HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 20-067Resolution 20-067
Resolution in Support of Land and Water Conservation Fund
Grant Application
Whereas, the United States of America and the State of South Dakota have authorized
the making of grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to public
bodies to aid in financing the acquisition and/or construction of specific public outdoor
recreation projects; and
Whereas, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director, is hereby authorized and
directed to furnish such information as the above mentioned federal and/or state
agencies may reasonably request in connection with the application which is hereby
authorized to be filed; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings shall provide a minimum of 50% of the total cost of the
project; and will assume all responsibility in the operation and maintenance of the
project upon completion of construction, for the reasonable life expectancy of the
facility; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings dedicates Sexauer Park for park and outdoor recreation
purposes in perpetuity.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director is
hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Brookings
with the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, through the State of
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Division of Parks and Recreation,
for an LWCF grant to aid in financing Sexauer Park Improvements to create an off leash
dog exercise area (Dog Park) for the City of Brookings, South Dakota and its Environs.
Passed and approved this 25th day of August 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
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