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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-040RESOLUTION NO. 2022-40 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT $1,232,000 OF LIVABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT FUNDS FROM THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT GRANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has awarded the City of Columbia Heights a grant in the amount of $1,232,000 through the Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant; and WHEREAS, these funds shall be used towards stormwater management, site preparation, placemaking spaces, community engagement, and architectural/engineering fees associated with affordable housing and community food site project located at 825 415t Avenue NE; and WHEREAS, the City Manager shall be authorized to execute on behalf of the City the attached grant agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the offered grant to be in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota that the Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant from the Metropolitan Council in the amount of $1,232,000 is hereby in all respects approved, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are approved by the City Manager, and provided that execution of the grant agreement by the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby directs staff to execute the grant agreement attached and authorize City staff and consultants to take any actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 28 day of March, 2022 Offered by: Jacobs Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr. Roll Call: All Ayes, Marquez Simula Absent Attest: ra Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 4T� g--_- - Nick Novitsky, Council Presid City Council Resolution 2022-40