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* I~ th~ project innov.tiw? <br /> <br /> The boardwalk in particular will allow students and residents an opportunity to "immerse" <br />themselves in a natural area. We will be discovering new roles and new skills as we work to <br />improve and maintain this area for wildlife and future generations. We are engaged in a project <br />which is constantly challenging our senses and "begs" for innovation. <br /> <br />* Does the project leverage resources beyond that of the City and its residents? <br /> <br /> We have already demonstrated that the RELA encourages the use of local and county <br />businesses and services. The following businesses provided labor, space, and limited amounts of <br />materials. They were unable to provide any cash for the RELA Project. Knox lumber, Anoka Electric <br />Cooperative, LeTourneaus, NSP, local tree l~immers, local contractors, Anoka County Parks, <br />Ramsey Green Team, Anoka Area Gardeners, and the City of Ramsey have been ins~mental in <br />support. We are also receiving support from Twin City Tree Trust, and will request help from UPA. <br />We have begun a search of Grants available to Schools who are engaged in environmental <br />projects. We will communicating with other School Nature Projects through the use of Internet <br />(telecommunications and e-mail). <br /> <br />How is the project disability sensitive? <br /> <br /> We are currently working on how to secure a golf cart so that persons with movement <br />problems will have access to the trail. The boardwalk will be able to accommodate wheelchairs and <br />will have some sort of railing system. <br /> For persons with other disabilities, this provides a unique learning area in which we can <br />observe with all of our sense (touch, smell, hearing, seeing, and tasting.) <br /> <br />Are Ramsey businesses or contractors recipients of expenditures? <br /> <br /> We have requested quotes of prices from local dock system company (SuperDeck ... the <br />owner lives in Ramsey). We will attempt to purchase materials from Ramsey businesses if they <br />have the necessary supplies and are within our budget constraints. <br /> <br /> <br />