HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-017 EDAR Commissioner Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2012-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA TO APPLY FOR A
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(LIFETIME FITNESS SITE)
WHEREAS, Real Estate Recycling has entered into a purchase agreement to,the
acquire the 7.9 acres located at 4001 Lakebreeze Avenue,known as the Lifetime Fitness Site/former
Northwest Racquet Club (the Site); and
WHEREAS, the initial soil testing and environment investigations have discovered
chemicals which exceed the MPCA standards setup for the cleanup for the former Joslyn site which
was located north of this property; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center,Minnesota
(EDA) believes it is in the best interest of the City of Brooklyn Center to encourage the
environmental cleanup and redevelopment of the Site; and
WHEREAS, the EDA desires to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of the Site
by Real Estate Recylcing; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the Site meets the redevelopment objectives of
the City's modified redevelopment plan(The"Redevelopment Plan")for Housing Development and
Redevelopment Project No. 1 (The "Redevelopment Project Area") as adopted on December 19,
1994 by the EDA; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance,and
the institutional managerial and financial capability ty to insure adequate project administration.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority
of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows:
• The EDA approves the contamination cleanup grant application submitted to
the Department of Employment and Economic Development on November 1,
2012 by the EDA for the Lifetime Fitness site.
• The EDA is authorized to act as the legal sponsor for Project(s)contained in
the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on November 1,
2012 and that the EDA Executive Director is hereby authorized to apply to
the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of
this project on behalf of the EDA.
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2012-17
• The EDA has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance and the
institutional, managerial and financial capability to insure adequate project
administration.
• The sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are
committed to the Project identified.
• The EDA has not violated any federal,state or local laws pertaining to fraud,
bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful
corrupt practices.
• Upon approval of its application by the State, the EDA may enter into an
agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced Project(s)
and that the EDA certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in all contract agreements.
• The EDA Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the
applicant.
October 8 2012
Date President
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lin Myszkowski
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.