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RESOLUTION 2008-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 2008 ANOKA
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBSIDIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
AT 3700 AND 3706 CENTRAL AVENUE (CHUTNEY INDIAN GRILL) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300,000, TO SUBMIT SAID APPLICATION TO ANOKA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City identified the area including the fonner Beecroft property, two non-conforming,
single-family homes, and the Chutney Indian Grill as a redevelopment priority in January 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the use of CDBG grants for acquisition is consistent with the program's national objective
of aiding in the prevention and elimination of slums or blight; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights EDA acts as the legal sponsor
for the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program to be submitted on January 14, 2008; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights EDA has the legal authority to apply for
financial assistance, and the intuitional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate project
administration; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights EDA has not violated any federal, state, or
local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, ldckbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or unlawful or
corrupt practice; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the mayor and city manager are herby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority has authorized staff to submit an application for $300,000 for subsidizing the acquisition of
properties at 3700 and 3706 Central Avenue (Chutney Indian Grill).
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority.
PASSED THIS d3 DAY OF 9~ ,2008
OFFERED BY:
SECONDED BY:
ROLL CALL:
President