HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA RES 2001-18. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROJECTS
TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM THE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
MODIFYING PURCHASES OF SERVICES AGREEMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CHEDA) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Background
1.01. The City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 96-01 (Enabling Resolution)
providing for the creation of the CHEDA pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to
469.1081 (EDA Act).
1.02. By resolution, dated January 8, 1996, the City transferred the control, authority, and
operation of all projects operated by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City
of Columbia Heights (I-IRA) from the HRA to the CHEDA, and approved a Purchase of Services
Agreement between the City and the CHEDA.
1.03. By resolution approved January 29, 1996, the HRA approved the transfer of HRA
contracts, programs, and property from the HRA to the CHEDA and CHEDA officials were
directed to execute and deliver quit claim deeds for all real property owned by the HRA to the
CHEDA.
1.04. Quit claim deeds for all real property owned by the HRA were never executed and
delivered to the CHEDA, and therefore, title to those properties remains in the HRA.
1.05. By Ordinance No. 1442 (Allocation Ordinance) adopted by the City Council on
October 22, 2001, the City allocated powers under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047
(I-IRA Act) related to housing for low and moderate income person fi:om the CHEDA to the HRA,
as authorized by Section 469.094 of the EDA Act.
1.06. To implement the Allocation Ordinance and clarify the powers of the EDA under
the Enabling Resolution, the City further adopted Resolution No, 2001-62 on October 22, 2001,
which is an amended and restated Enabling Resolution.
1.07. The board of CHEDA finds that it is in the best interests of the City, CHEDA and
the HRA that appropriate steps be taken to effect the transfer from CHEDA to the HRA of programs
and projects relating to low and moderate income housing over which the HRA has authority under
the Allocation Ordinance.
Section 2. Transfer of Authority
2.01. The control, authority and operation of all housing programs and projects over
which the HRA has jurisdiction under the Allocation Ordinance (referred to herein as the "HRA
Projects") are hereby transferred from CHEDA to the HRA.
2.02. Attached as Exhibit A is a list of all real property that is currently owned by the
HRA, and which is occupied by HRA Projects or held for future HRA Projects. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in Resolution No. 96-02, title to those properties shall remain in the HRA.
The President and Executive Director are authorized to execute and deliver any quit claim deeds or
other instruments necessary to effect clear title in such properties in the name of the HRA.
2.03. Attached as Exhibit B is a list of all outstanding contracts related to HRA Projects to
which either the CHEDA or the I-IRA is a party. The fights, duties and obligations of each of the
contracts listed in Exhibit B are transferred, assigned and released, without qualification, to the
HRA. Any contractual obligation of the CHEDA with respect to HRA Projects not listed in Exhibit
B is similarly transferred, assigned and released to the HRA. The President and Executive Director
of CHEDA are authorized to execute any instrument necessary to effectuate the assignment of
CHEDA's rights in any such contract to HRA, or to clarify the HRA's rights and interest in any
such contract.
2.04 The CHEDA assigns and transfers to the I-IRA, all funds in its possession regarding
HRA Project as defined in this resolution. The Executive Director of the CHEDA is authorized to
retain moneys from such fimds to reimburse CHEDA commissioners for necessary expenses
incurred as a result of this transfer of authority.
2.05. The President and Executive Director are authorized and directed to execute any
instrument or certificate deemed necessary by legal counsel or the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Section 3. Purchases of Services Agreement
3.01. The CHEDA hereby ratifies the Purchases of Services Agreement between the
CHEDA and the City dated January 29, 1996; provided that it is understood the services provided
by the City to the CHEDA relate solely to the projects, programs and activities under the
jurisdiction of CHEDA as described in the Allocation Ordinance and the amended and restated
Enabling Resolution.
Approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority this c~O day of November, 2001.
Robert l~[tti~ Presidl~t
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
List of Real Property
965 40th Avenue (Parkview Villa)
Properties Currently Owned by the I-IRA:
3982 Van Buren Street
4607 Tyler Street NE
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EXHIBIT B
List of Outstanding Contracts
Adams Pest Control
American Portable Telecom
Bamick, Robert and Priscilla
Center for Energy and Environment
ChemLawn Service
Columbia Heights Housing Limited Partnership 1
Columbia Park Medical Group
Crest View ONDC 1 Project
Crestview Corporation
Ehler and Associates
MGS Professional Services (Snow Removal)
Minnesota Department of Commerce (Salon License)
Nedegaard Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement
Real Estate Equities
Springsted