9.e Resolution 08-21-18-05 Approving Emerald Ash Borer grant applicatonCITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO.: 08-21-18-05
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES FOR A GRANT FOR MANAGING ASH FOR EMERALD ASH BORER IN COMMUNITY
FORESTS
WHEREAS, the City of Scandia is interested in obtaining a grant from Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (MnDNR) for the purpose of reducing the impact emerald ash borer (EAB) on
community forests:
WHEREAS, Grant funds can be utilized for professional contracts for technical assistance or
project implementation and materials used to educate, engage, and conduct outreach to citizens.
WHERE THE City has submitted a pre -application seeking $10,000.00 that would provide for tree
ordinance update, community education, EAB planning, and tree inventories.
WHEREAS, MnDNR has invited the City to submit a grant application based on a pre -application
previously submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, the City of Scandia will comply with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations
and ordinances relating to this project and the cost -share agreement;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council supports the application for a grant to manage ash for
emerald ash borer and hereby authorizes and empowers the City Administrator, its official or
employee, to act on its behalf to:
1. Sign and submit the grant application
2. Sign a grant agreement between applicant and the DNR
3. Submit interim and/orfinal reports to the DNR to satisfythe grant agreement
4. Submit grant reimbursement request to the DNR
5. Sign and submit other required documentation
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 21St day of August, 2018.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Administrator/ City Clerk