HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-172.docAPRIL 25, 2000 00-172 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE:
INITIATED BY:
SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FOR MENOMINEE PARK TRAIL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has identified the need to develop recreation
trails, per the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has supported the continual expansion of the
Menominee Park Recreation Trail through the Capital Improvements program; and
WHEREAS, the 2000 Capital Improvements program has $28,200 allocated for
continuation of trail extension work; and
WHEREAS, there is an opportunity to receive a grant for a fifty (50%) percent
dollar match to assist with the Menominee Park Trail extension work, through the
National Recreation Trails Act Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to submit an application to
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be
available to assist with the Menominee Park Trail extension, and that if the grant is
awarded, the proper City officials are authorized and directed to accept said funds,
pursuant to the terms of the grant application.