HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-041RESOLUTION NO.2022-41
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDS FROM THE ANOKA COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the "Council') of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City') as
follows:
WHEREAS, the City is part of Anoka County (the "County'), and such is a rapidly growing and important
segment of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region, made up of rich variety of vital, desirable communities; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2017, the Council adopted Resolution 2017-70, a resolution authorizing the approval of
participation in the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the "ACHRA") economic
development activities; and
WHEREAS, the City is eligible to request funding for projects and programs that meet the requirements of MN
Statute 469; and
WHEREAS, the Council, after appropriate examination and review, entered a Memorandum of Understanding
and a Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement on September 24, 2018 (the "Agreements") with the County and
municipalities of the County to set goals, create an action plan, and implement shared objectives to promote
economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Agreements addressed the need for cost sharing, and the City desires to request funding from
the ACHRA to support the economic development activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby request that the ACHRA contribute the sum of
$1,252.00, as a voluntary contribution to the economic development activities described in the Agreements.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 281h day of March, 2022
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes, Marquez Simula Absent
Nick Novitsky, Council President
Attest:
S a Ian, Ci y Clerk/Council Secretary
City Council Resolution 2022-41