HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-007RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature has appropriated $4,156,800 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 March 2021
for reimbursement of a percentage of the construction costs for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Projects;
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 $61,541, updated April of 2021; 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.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 23rd day of January, 2023
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: James
Roll Call: All Ayes, Buesgens Absent
Am da Marquez-Simula, M y6r
Attest:
ara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary