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Member Lawrence -Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-105
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AWARDED FUNDS FOR THE
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES APPLICATION THROUGH THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S 2024 REGIONAL SOLICITATION GRANT
PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center secured a Pedestrian Facilities grant
through the Metropolitan Council's 2024 Regional Solicitation process to enhance two street
resurfacing projects with pedestrian improvements; and
WHEREAS, these improvements, scheduled for completion in the 2026
construction season, include Humboldt Ave (65th to 69th), 65th/66th Ave to Camden Ave, and a
new sidewalk on 67th Ave between Humboldt and Dupont; and
WHEREAS, the project stems from a collaboration with Brooklyn Center
Community Schools and students, addressing transportation challenges and enhancing safety and
accessibility for pedestrians.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. Authorizes its City Manager to accept awarded funds on behalf of the City for the
Metropolitan Council's 2024 Regional Solicitation Grant and to execute such
agreements as may be necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City.
October 28.2024
Date
ATTEST:��/'
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.