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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-077 CCRMember Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 077 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT -ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has identified the Opportunity Site as a significant redevelopment project for the City and is currently undergoing master -planning efforts for the site; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center will be making major investments in the area and around the site, including the construction of new public infrastructure; and WHEREAS, public infrastructure costs are an eligible expense and meets the grant program guidelines as established by Hennepin County; and WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement; and WHEREAS, the proposed project and grant application is consistent with and advances the Strategic Priorities established by the City Council. 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 goals and priorities for the following proposed Transit -Oriented Development project: Brooklyn Center Opportunity Site 2. Authorizes the Business and Workforce Development Specialist to submit on behalf of the City an application for Transit -Oriented Development grant funds for the Opportunity Site project components identified in the application, and to execute such agreements as may be necessary to implement the grant on behalf of the City. May 28, 2019 Date ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Ryan and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Butler, Elliott, Graves, and Ryan and the following voted against the same: None. whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.