Complete Phase 2 improvements to Whitetail Woods Regional Park (year 1 of 2)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$32,675
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$180,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
Dakota County
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview

Complete Phase 2 improvements to Whitetail Woods Regional Park (year 1 of 2)

Project Details

Whitetail Woods Regional Park (fka Empire Wetlands)

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2017) PTLF
Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$17,237,000$18,067,000
(a) $17,237,000 the first year and $18,067,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used to fund the list of recommended projects in the report submitted pursuant to Laws 2013, chapter 137, article 3, section 4, paragraph (o). Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts in the report. Any funds remaining after completion of the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.
(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the funds are used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.
(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section shall give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$32,675
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measure the number of feet of hard-surface trail constructed, new structures or site furnishings installed, and square feet of landscaping improved.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Completed 2.4 miles of trail and 2 camper cabins built

Recipient Board Members
County Board
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2016) PTLF
Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$17,237,000$18,067,000
(a) $17,237,000 the first year and $18,067,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used to fund the list of recommended projects in the report submitted pursuant to Laws 2013, chapter 137, article 3, section 4, paragraph (o). Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts in the report. Any funds remaining after completion of the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.
(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the funds are used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.
(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section shall give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$180,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measure the number of feet of hard-surface trail constructed, new structures or site furnishings installed, and square feet of landscaping improved.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Completed 2.4 miles of trail and 2 camper cabins built

Recipient Board Members
County Board
Project Manager
First Name
Steve Sullivan
Street Address
14955 Galaxie Ave
City
Apply Valley
State
MN
Zip Code
55124
Phone
952-891-7088
Email
steve.sullivan@co.dakota.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone
651-602-1000