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Request for Approval of Grant Submission - PARKS: Approval of submission of grant application to State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Trust Fund and support of $1,425,000.00 as a match for acquisition of 694 S. Rochester Road
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Whereas, the acquisition of Green Space is part of the Parks Master Plan; and
Whereas, the Parks & Natural Resources Department, based on July 22, 2022 appraisal has the cost for this property to be approximately $2,708,000
Whereas, the required minimum match to the grant is 25%, the proposed match is 51% or $1,425,000; and
Whereas, one of the goals of the City of Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes acquisition of high quality green space; and
Whereas, the grant application deadline is April 1, 2023;
Be it Resolved, that Rochester Hills City Council does hereby support the application for a grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Trust Fund Grant Program for the purpose of acquisition of 694 S. Rochester Rd. and commits to the project cost of $1,425,000 which includes more than the required 25% financial match;
Further Resolved, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute the application on behalf of the City.