HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-038 CCRMember Bob Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-38
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NOS. 2003-01, 02, AND 03, HAPPY HOLLOW AREA STREET, STORM
DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council on February 10, 2003 authorized consideration of
street, storm drainage, and utility improvements in the area generally described as "Happy Hollow
Improvement Area"; more specifically described as follows: 50th Avenue North from T.H. 100 to
Brooklyn Boulevard; 49th Avenue North from Beard Avenue North to Brooklyn Boulevard; Abbott
Avenue North from 49th Avenue North to 350 ft. north of 50th Avenue North; Beard Avenue North
from 49th Avenue North to 50th Avenue North; and Lilac Drive from 50th Avenue North to 800 feet
north of 50th Avenue North.
WHEREAS, the Council has previously received and accepted a feasibility report for
said proposed improvements, as prepared by the Acting City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, said improvements are necessary, cost effective and feasible as detailed
in the feasibility report; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on February 10, 2003 adopted a resolution setting a
date for a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements for the Happy Hollow Neighborhood;
and
WHEREAS, ten days published notice of the hearing was given and the hearing was
held on March 10, 2003, 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 March 10, 2003 hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects to spend monies from the Infratructure 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 $ 221,000; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-38
WHEREAS, the Acting City Engineer 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, 2003-01, 02 and 03, Happy Hollow 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.
March 10, 2003
Date
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Tasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Tasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.