Resolution - #92-02-031A - 02/25/1992

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Councilmember Hardin introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #92-02-031A RESOLUTION URGING THE EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Federal Land and Water Conservation (LAWCON) Fund Program has provided greatly needed grant assistance for local government and State outdoor recreation and open space projects; and WHEREAS, in Minnesota almost $57 million in LAWCON funds have been provided for over 1,100 projects in every county and hundreds of cities and townships throughout the State; and WHEREAS, the program, supported by revenues from offshore oil leases and the sale of surplus Federal property, does not cost additional tax dollars and has left an important legacy for future generations; and WHEREAS, in recent years the allocations available to local governments have been drastically reduced while the needs have remained as great as ever. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council urges the increase in the allocation of LAWCON funds for local government and State park projects to help provide adequate outdoor recreation opportunities, acquire and protect open space areas and improve the quality of life for present and future generations. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilmember Hardin Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Zimmerman and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None and the following were absent: Councilmember Peterson whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 25th day of February, 1992.