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Amd 9 to Agmt A080755 with the Mn Land Trust to co-hold conservation easements in the cities of Independence and Medina; incr NTE by $48,000 for a new total NTE of $546,500
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 9 to Agreement A080788 with the Minnesota Land Trust to co-hold a 27 acre conservation easement in the city of Independence (PID 29-118-24-21-0002) and a 49 acre conservation easement in the city of Medina (PIDs 15-118-23-31-0002 and 15-118-23-31-0003), increasing the not to exceed amount by $48,000 to a new total not to exceed amount of $546,500, be approved; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment 9 and related easement documents on behalf of Hennepin County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Hennepin County works with landowners to conserve natural resources, protect wildlife habitat, and advance climate action. A conservation easement is a set of development restrictions a landowner voluntarily places on their property to preserve its conservation value. The landowner retains ownership of the land and continues to pay property taxes.
Hennepin County and the Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) have jointly been awarded three grants totaling $9.3 million from the Outdoor Heritage Fund to fund the acquisition of conservation easements and to undertake habitat restoration and enhancement activities. Overall, Hennepin County co-holds 611 acres of conservation easement with MLT and holds or administers 1,149 acres of conservation easements total.
Staff recommend two additional easement projects that meet the criteria set forth in the Conservation Easement Program (Resolution 16-0144R2). These projects were also reviewed by a technical advisory committee of external partners who agreed the projects are worthy of protection.
* Pioneer Creek (Fink) in the city of Independence: 27 acres of...
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