HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-053 CCRMember Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-053
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AWARDED FUNDS FOR THE
METROPOLITAN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Regional arts Council Grants, provides funds to
create healthy, livable, and people -centered communities aiming to establish Brooklyn Center as
a vibrant community where diverse residents can see themselves reflected in the art, enriching
their daily lives through hands-on experiences in mural painting fostering a strong sense of
ownership and engagement and opportunities that cultivate deeper connections and promote
healing, while actively encouraging residents to express their voices. and;
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center desires to use the funds to create a
collaborative mural that uplifts the community and fosters civic pride, as part of our broader
engagement efforts
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 Regional Arts Council and to execute such agreements as may be
necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City.
May 27, 2025
Date
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Jerzak
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Moore
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.