HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-102RESOLUTION NO. 2016-102
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature has appropriated $2,000,000 in general obligation bond
funds for grants to municipalities to reduce inflow and infiltration (1 /1) in their public system
infrastructure, administered by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES); and
WHEREAS, application to participate in the MCES 1/1 Municipal Grant Program was made on September
2014 for reimbursement of a percentage of the construction costs of 320,000, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Projects 1404 and 1504; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights was notified by MCES of approval to participate in the Grant
Program and of an estimated final reimbursement amount of $25,000, updated May 12, 2016; and
WHEREAS, a Grant Agreement between Metropolitan Council Environmental Services and the City of
Columbia Heights has been drafted by MCES.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of
Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The City Council hereby approves application for MCES Bond Fund Municipal 1/1 Grant Program.
2. The City Council hereby approves the Grant Agreement between MCES and the City of
Columbia Heights, and furthermore authorizes the City Engineer to act as the designated
representative.
Passed this 24th day of October, 2016
Offered by: Murzyn, Jr.
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: All Ayes
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Gary L. Petersoh, Mayor
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Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary