HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-050RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $780,000 OF ACHRA GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE, ABATEMENT,
UTILITY WORK, AND DEMOLITION OF 3853 AND 3851 CENTRAL AVE
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (City) has approved Resolution 2023-49 requesting redevelopment
funds from the Anoka County HRA (ACHRA) levy; and
WHEREAS, these funds shall be used towards the purchase, abatement, utility disconnect, demolition, and re-
grading of 3853 and 3841 Central Ave (the Properties); and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) has appropriated funds for and has
entered into an agreement to purchase the Properties; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has appropriated funds for the abatement, utility work, demolition, and re -grading of the
Properties to prepare them for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the City has passed Resolution No. 2023-49, which has requested $780,000 from the ACHRA levy for
use in the acquisition, abatement, utility work, demolition, and re -grading of the Properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota that upon
receipt of the $780,000 in grant funds from the ACHRA, the City will transfer said funds to the EDA.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 11th day of September, 2023
Offered by: Spriggs
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes
A "da Marquez Sim a, ayor
Attest:
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Sara on, City erk/Council Secretary
City Council Resolution 2023-50