HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-116RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -116
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTAMINATION CLEAN -UP AND INVESTIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEGENDS OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (Council) for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (City) that the City
has approved the Contamination Clean -Up grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and
Economic Development (DEED) on October 24, 2016 by the City for the Legends of Columbia Heights site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is located within the seven county metropolitan areas defined in
Minnesota State Statue Section 473.121, subdivision 2, and is participating in the local housing incentives
program under Minnesota State Statue Section 473.254.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Contamination
Clean -Up Grant Program to be submitted on or before November 1, 2016 and that the City Manager is hereby
authorized to apply to the DEED for funding of this project on behalf of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the
institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are
committed to the project identified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud,
bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the State of Minnesota (State), the City may
enter into an agreement with the State for the above - referenced project, and that the City certifies that it will
comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to
execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
Passed this 28th day of November, 2016
Offered by:
Williams
Seconded by:
Schmitt
Roll Call:
All Ayes
Gary L. Peterson, - President
Attest: �-
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Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
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