HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-050RESOLUTION NO. 2022-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL OF THE ABANDONED UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL AND PETROLEUM TANK
RELEASE CLEANUP FUND APPLICATIONS TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, in 2021 the City of Columbia Heights began the environmental remediation of 3930 University
Ave NE; a n d
WHEREAS, during the Excavation and demolition of structures and soil on the property, two 6,000-gallon
fuel storage tanks were found; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Commerce ("the Department") offers an Abandoned Underground
Storage Tank Removal Program, which works to assist entities in the removal of abandoned underground
storage tanks; and
WHEREAS, the removal of the tanks may cause the need for further remediation of the site if the tanks have
leaked their contents; and
WHEREAS, the Department operates the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund, which gives grants,
covering up to 90% of the project, to clean up materials spilled from fuel storage tanks.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the City
Council:
1. Authorizes staff to prepare and submit on behalf of the City an application to the Minnesota
Department of Commerce for the Abandoned Underground Storage Tank Removal Program.
2. Authorizes staff to prepare and submit on behalf of the City an application to the Minnesota
Department of Commerce for the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund if necessary.
3. Authorizes the Mayor and the City Manager to execute such agreements as are necessary to apply
for and implement the above project on behalf of the City.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Adopted this 11th day of April 2022
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary