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Request to rescind Resolution RES0028-2013 passed on February 11, 2013 in support of submitting a grant application to Michigan Department of Natural Resources through their 2013 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund program and replace it with a revised Resolution.
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Whereas, one of the goals and objectives of the City of Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2011-2015 includes the implementation of the Friends of the Clinton River Trail Look & Feel project; and
Whereas, this project is in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP #PK-10D) and will improve the trail by providing information and way-finding signage and will also enhance the community identity associated with the trail.
Whereas, the Friends of the Clinton River Trail has developed a Look & Feel Master Plan to supplement the Clinton River Trail Master Plan. They have met many times going back to August 2008 when they held a public visioning session to receive input and in December 2012 produced their final report on the Look & Feel project; and
Whereas, the implementation of the Look & Feel project will provide the installation of signage, way-finding and trail amenities along the Clinton River Trail in Rochester Hills; and
Whereas, construction is planned to begin in 2014; and
Whereas, the grant application deadline is April 1, 2013;
Be It Resolved, that Rochester Hills City Council does hereby rescind Resolution RES0028-2013 passed on February 11, 2013 and replace it with this revised Resolution supporting the application for a grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Program.
Be it Further Resolved, that Rochester Hills City Council does hereby support the application for a grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Program and if awarded the grant, provide funding for this development of $31,250 as the required 25% match for $125,000 signage and amenity package.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute the application on behalf of the City.