HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -06
A resolution of the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Authorizing the Submittal of the 2016
Community Development Block Grant Funding Application for the Development of a Park and Recreation
Building at the City of Peace Park, 1305 Circle Terrace Boulevard, NE.
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has adopted a Park Plan that identifies the need for a park and
recreational facility at 1305 Circle Terrace Boulevard, NE; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, and its Economic Development Authority, have identified goals and
objectives to continue efforts to improve the Circle Terrace Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the development of a recreational services building and the enhancement of a park at 1305 Circle
Terrace Boulevard NE is a high priority for the community and the City of Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS, the Circle Terrace neighborhood of Columbia Heights is highly diverse, and the development of
park and recreational opportunities within that area will increase opportunities for minority populations in
southern Anoka County, while reducing overall segregation; and
WHEREAS, The Circle Terrace neighborhood is situated within a Racially Concentrated Area of Poverty,
designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as well as the Metropolitan
Council of the Twin Cities; and
WHERAS, access to recreational and educational opportunities with the City of Peace Park will be marketed by
the City of Columbia Heights and other agencies to highly diverse populations of southern Anoka County
through various methods of Communication; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in an
amount of $418,500 for the construction of a park and recreational facility at 1305 Circle Terrace Boulevard;
and
WHEREAS, the use of CDBG funds are consistent with the program's national objective of benefiting low and
moderate income people.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city of Columbia Heights acts as the legal sponsor for the 2016
Community Development Block Grant Program to be submitted by January 15, 2016; 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 protection
administration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or his designee, and the Mayor, are hereby authorized to
execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has authorized
staff to submit an application for $418,500 for the construction of a park and recreational building at 1305
Circle Terrace Boulevard, NE.
Resolution 2016 -06
City of Columbia Heights — EDA Resolution
ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Passed this 11th of January, 2016
Offered by: Murzyn, Jr
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: All Ayes
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
Attest: 1
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Katie Bruno, City Clerk
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