HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-016 EDARCommissioner Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 98 -16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TAX BASE REVITALIZATION
ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn
Center (EDA) is a participant in the Livable Communities Act Housing Incentives Program for 1996
as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make application for funds
under the Tax Base Revitalization Account; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has identified a clean-up project known as the Joslyn Pole Yard
site within the City that meets the Tax Base Revitalization account's purpose and criteria; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to
ensure adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS, the EDA certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota agrees to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Tax Base
Revitalization grant application submitted on November 1, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority
in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the Executive Director is hereby authorized
to apply to the Metropolitan Council for this funding on behalf of the Economic Development
Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center and to execute such agreements as are necessary
to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
October 13, 1998
Date
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner
Robert Peppe and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.