HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-046RESOLUTION NO. 2023-46
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT UP TO $15,000.00 OF PREDEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ANOKA
COUNTY REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE
PREDEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) program has awarded the City of
Columbia Heights a grant in the amount of $15,000.00 through the Predevelopment Grant; and
WHEREAS, these funds shall be used towards 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment planning and design
activities such as establishing design frameworks, conducting engagement activities and facilitating workshops
for the redevelopment project located at 800 53rd Avenue NE to provide specific guidance and redevelopment
goals for the site; 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
Predevelopment Grant from the Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) program in the
amount of $15,000.00 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 August, 2023
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: Spriggs
Roll Call: All Ayes, James Absent
A "da Marquez Simula, Mayor
Attest
Sa Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
City Council Resolution 2022-46