HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11 EDARMember Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NU. 2020-1 I
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED FORWARD WITH THE
BC BEYOND COVID COMMUNITY FOOD COLLECTIVE (GREENHOUSE) PILOT
PROJECT, WHICH WILL BE FUNDED BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WITH AVAILABLE CASH RESERVES.
WHEREAS, In July 2020, the City initiated the development of innovative actions to work
with residents and businesses, so that they may survive, rebuild and thrive in the era of COVID-
19 Worldwide Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, based on community research the following top needs were identified: 1)
Resources life essentials (i.e. food, rent/housing, etc.), 2) Housing Stability, 3) Emotional and
Mental Health Well -Being, 4) Financial Assistance to Business, 5) Communication on COVID-
19 and Access to Resources, 6) High Speed Internet and 7) Job Creation, and
WHEREAS, Staff identified over 70 innovative\ strategies to address those
needs. However, the top innovative strategies were to address all or as many of the needs as
possible. One of four top innovations identified was "BC Community Food Collective
(Greenhouse)"; and
WHEREAS, The BC Community Food Collective (Greenhouse) qualifies as an
appropriate EDA expenditure and there is sufficient cash reserve funding to cover the $115,000
total cost to implement the pilot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, authorize staff to proceed forward with the BC Beyond
COVID Community Food Collective (Greenhouse) pilot project, which will be funded by
Economic Development Authority with available cash reserves.
August 24, 2020 (/C�'b'`
Date ,.. President
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.