HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-036 CCRadoption: Member Fay I-aSman introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-36
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NOS. 2005-01, 02, 03, AND 04, CONTRACT 2005-A, LIONS PARK
SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council on January 24, 2005, authorized
consideration of street, storm drainage, and utility improvements in the area generally described as
"Lions Park South Neighborhood Street and Storm Drainage Improvements"; more specifically
described as follows: Oliver Avenue and Queen Avenue from 53rd Avenue to Ericon Drive; Russell
Avenue, Penn Avenue and Morgan Avenue from 53rd Avenue to 55th Avenue; Newton Avenue from
53rd Avenue to 54th Avenue; 54th Avenue and 55th Avenue from Russell Avenue to Logan Avenue; and
53rd Avenue from Russell Avenue to Penn Avenue.
WHEREAS, the Council has previously received and accepted a feasibility report for
said proposed improvements, as prepared by the Director of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, said improvements are necessary, cost effective and feasible as detailed
in the feasibility report; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on January 24, 2005, adopted a resolution setting a date
for a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements for the Lions Park South Neighborhood;
and
WHEREAS, ten days published notice of the hearing was given and the hearing was
held on February 28, 2005, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given the opportunity
to be heard thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered all comments, testimony, evidence and reports
offered at or prior to the February 28, 2005, hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects to spend monies from the Infrastructure
Construction Fund on a temporary basis to pay the expenditures described in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects to reimburse itself for such expenditures from
the proceeds of taxable or tax-exempt bonds, the debt service of which is expected to be paid from
property taxes, special assessments, or utility fees. The maximum amount of obligations expected to
be issued for such project is $741,349.72; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-36
WHEREAS, the Director of Public works is prepared to develop plans and
specifications for said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. Improvement Project Nos, 2005-01, 02, 03, and 04, Lions Park South
Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, are hereby
ordered and the Director of Public Works is authorized to prepare plans and
specifications for said improvement.
2. This resolution is intended to constitute official intent to issue taxable or tax
exempt reimbursement bonds for purposes of Treasury Regulation 1.105-2 and
any successor law, regulation, or ruling. This resolution shall be modified to the
extent required or permitted by Treasury Regulation 1.105-2 or any success law,
regulation, or ruling.
Februarv 28. 2005 Date Q Maor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness,Kathleen Carmody, Kay lasman,Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: None'
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.