HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-017RESOLUTION 2009-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 2009 ANOKA COUNTY COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG} FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEMOLITION OF UP TO 10 BUILDINGS IN THE
SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000; AND FURTHERMORE, TO SUBMIT SAID
APPLICATION TO ANOKA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City is undergoing extensive redevelopment efforts within in the area known as the Sheffield
neighborhood, and
WHERAS, the City has identified redevelopment objectives through a Sheffield Neighborhood Action Plan
which calls for multiple strategies involving acquisition and demolition of blighted property in addition to
community oriented policing actions, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase up to ten houses in the subject area using a variety of funds, and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in an amount up to
$200,000 to us for demolition purposes, and
WHEREAS, the use of CDBG grants for demolition is consistent with the program's national objective of aiding
in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights acts as the legal sponsor for the
2009 Community Development Block Grant Program to be submitted by January 17, 2009; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for financial
assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not violated any federal, state, or local laws
pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or unlawful or corrupt practice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or as required, the Mayor is hereby 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 City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has
authorized staff to submit an application for $200,000 for demolition of up to 10 buildings in the Sheffield
neighborhood.
Passed this 12`'' day of January 2009.
Offered By: Diehm
Seconded By: Kelzenberg
Roll CaII: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Mayor Gary~L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz CMC
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