HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-069 CCRMember Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-069
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE BC
BEYOND COVID COMMUNITY INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM PILOT PROJECT,
WHICH WILL BE FUNDED BY THE GENERAL FUND THROUGH THE USE OF
AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS,
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 Innovation Grant Program";
and
WHEREAS, The BC Community Innovation Grant Program qualifies as an appropriate
expenditure and there are sufficient General Fund contingency funds to cover the $50,000 total
cost to implement the pilot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, authorize staff to proceed with the BC Beyond COVID Community Innovation
Grant Program pilot project, which will be funded by the General Fund through available
contingency funds.
August 24, 2020
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.