DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization And Execution Of Real Property Declaration For Shade Tree Bonding Grant Reimbursement Of Thompson County Park Natural Resource Improvements
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, emerald ash borer (EAB) poses a significant threat to the forests of Dakota County and has resulted in a public safety concern in Thompson County Park; and
WHEREAS, the costs and priorities of ash tree removal within the County Park System were identified in the 2018 internal technical document, The Dakota County Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the Thompson County Park Natural Resources Management Plan by Resolution No. 20-037 (January 21, 2020), which made recommendations for ash tree removal; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-495 (October 19, 2021), Dakota County executed a grant agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for a total reimbursement of $42,250 for contracting labor to remove EAB-impacted trees and replace them with alternative tree species; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County has matched these grant funds with $3,650 from the Natural Resources Base Fund for materials and supplies; and
WHEREAS, this grant imposes certain restrictions on the real property improved with grant funds, such that the improved property may not be sold or significantly altered for 37.5 years; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County may agree to these restrictions on real property by executing the General Obligation Bond Financed Declaration; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorize the Chair of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to execute the General Obligation Bond Financed Declaration to reimburse Dakota County for Thompson County Park improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Chair of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to execute the General Obliga...
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