HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 92-20 - Supporting Expansion of Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON) Program - 03/10/1992 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE,MINNESOTA
URGING THE EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Program LAWCON has
provided greatly needed grant assistance for local government add state outdoor recreation and
open space projects.
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.
WHEREAS, the program supported by revenues from offshore oil leases and sale of
surplus federal property does not cost additional tax dollars and has left an important legacy for
future generations.
• WHEREAS, in recent years the allocations available to local governments have been
drastically reduced while the needs have remained the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Eden
Prairie, Minnesota that the City Council that the 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.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the C' o Eden airie this loth Day of March,
1992.
uglas B. Tenpas, yor
ATTEST:
D. Frane, Clerk SEAL