HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 21-027Resolution 21-027
Resolution in Support of Recreational Trails Fund
Grant Application
Whereas, the United States of America and the State of South Dakota have authorized
the making of grants from the Recreational Trails Fund (LWCF) to public bodies to aid in
financing the acquisition and/or construction of specific public trail 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 20% 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 trail.
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 RTF grant to aid in financing and establishment of a trail connection to the Allen
Frerichs Trail, west of Medary Ave and along the south side of the Prairie Hills
development for the City of Brookings, South Dakota and its Environs.
Passed and approved this 23rd day of March, 2021.
A_TaTEST:
er, City Clerk
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
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