HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07 EDAR Commissioner Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-07
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF GRANTS UNDER THE
' MICRO-GRANT FA�ADE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the
"Authority") was created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.090 through 469.1082 to
exercise its powers to promote and protect economic development within the City of Brooklyn
Center ("City"); and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2021 the Authority exercised its authority to establish the
Micro-Grant Fa�ade Program ("Program") to promote local businesses and economic
development by encouraging the improvement of business facades within the City; and
WHEREAS, since the first round of approved grants, additional businesses have applied
for grants under the Program and the Authority desires to award additional grants for use in
accordance with the guidelines established for the Program and the terms and conditions of the
agreement established for the Program, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A ("Grant
Agreement").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Development Authority of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Board of Commissioners (`Board") as follows:
l. The Board hereby awards $30,000 in grants under the Program to the following
businesses and in the following amounts:
Businesses Grant Amounts
Hallels Market $5,000
Humu Hair Braidin $5,000
Jambo Africa $5,000
Sun Foods $5,000
Anne Hair Salon $5,000
Handz on Barber $5,000
2. The businesses shall utilize the grant funds in accordance with the Program guidelines
and the Grant Agreement.
3. Staff are hereby authorized to enter into Grant Agreements with the businesses in
substantially the form as attached, issue the grants, and to otherwise take such actions as
may be necessary to carry out the Program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-07
June 28, 2021
Date President
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, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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