HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-040_CCRMember Moore introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 040
RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING NEED OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE
MET COUNCIL LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION &
CLEANUP GRANT PROGRAM FOR 5951 EARLE BROWN DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center supports the Dur Dur Bakery & Grocery Inc project
proposed for 5951 Earle Brown Drive; and
WHEREAS, the MET Council Livable Communities Environmental Site Investigation &
Cleanup Grant (the “Program”) permits funding for, among other things, building demolition;
and
WHEREAS, Dur Dur Bakery & Grocery Inc desires to obtain funding of up to $2,000,000 for
assessment of asbestos conditions in, and demolition of, the building located at 5951 Earle
Brown Drive through the Program, to clear the way for future mixed-use development.
WHEREAS, without the requested assistance, the cost for assessment and abatement of asbestos
conditions would be cost prohibitive, and
WHEREAS, the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to adequately
manage a Program grant and;
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the grant agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due
consideration, the governing body of the City:
1. Finds that it is in the best interests of the City’s development goals and priorities to apply
for a MET Council Livable Communities Environmental Site Investigation & Cleanup
Grant to fund assessment and abatement of asbestos in conjunction with demolition of the
building located at 5951 Earle Brown Drive for Dur Dur Bakery & Grocery Inc.
2. Finds that the MET Council Livable Communities Environmental Site Investigation &
Cleanup grant funds may be used for this purpose.
3. Authorizes the City Manager to submit on behalf of the City an application for up to
$2,000,000 to the MET Council Livable Communities Environmental Site Investigation
& Cleanup program for grant funds for this purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-040
Date March 23,2026
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lawrenc-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence-Anderson, Moore
And the following voted against the same:
none
Whereupon said resolution as declared duly passed and adopted.