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Neg various agmts for aquatic invasive species prevention projects, various periods, total combined NTE $132,086
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the following five grant agreements to provide funding for aquatic invasive species prevention projects during a one-year period beginning on the date of execution:
* PR00008426 with Three Rivers Park District, in an amount not to exceed $30,000;
* PR00008425 with Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, in an amount not to exceed $30,000;
* PR00008419 with Bolton & Menk Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,999;
* PR00008422 with Bolton & Menk Inc., in an amount not to exceed $21,737;
* PR00008418 with City of Eden Prairie, in an amount not to exceed $20,350; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the following agreement to provide funding for an aquatic invasive species rapid response project during a one-year period beginning on the date of execution:
* PR00008417 with City of Champlin, in an amount not to exceed $5,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the county; that the County Administrator be authorized to approve one 12-month extension of the agreements; that costs incurred by the grantees after the board approval date be eligible for reimbursement upon execution of the agreements; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil, threaten natural resources and can cause economic, environmental, and human health risks. Lakes and other water resources throughout the county have been negatively affected by AIS or are highly vulnerable to the introduction of new AIS. Preventing the introduction of AIS is the foremost strategy...
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