HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.a. Application for Livable Communities Grant ProgramCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DATE: July 17, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Application to Livable Communities Grant
Program
AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Jim Parsons
Community Development Director
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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Authorizing Application for an
APPROVED BY:
Opportunity Grant through the Livable
Communities Demonstration Program
Background
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The Metropolitan Council makes grants available to cities for mixed -use projects via its Livable
Communities Opportunity Grant Program. The grants assist cities in the planning and
implementation of projects that promote a variety of residential and commercial uses, as well as a
variety of transportation alternatives, especially through re- development.
The downtown re- development plan now under way with consultants URS, Inc., may be an
excellent example of the kind of effort the Metro Council wishes to support via this grant program.
Although the plan is being undertaken by the Port Authority, the grants are for city governments;
therefore, if a grant were obtained, the City of Rosemount would have to contract with the Port
Authority for support of its downtown re- development planning effort. The program requires a one -
to -one local match.
Staff recommends that the Council authorize an application to the Metropolitan Council for up
to $30,000 for downtown re- development planning efforts, in the form of an opportunity grant
via the Livable Communities Demonstration Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize an application for an Opportunity Grant through the Livable Communities
Demonstration Proparam.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2001-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT THROUGH
THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's
Housing Incentives Program for 2001 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is
therefore eligible to make application for funds under the Livable Communities Demonstration
Account; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a proposed project within the City that meets the
Demonstration Account's purpose /s and criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Rosemount, Minnesota agrees to act as legal sponsor
for the project contained in the opportunity grant application submitted on July 20, 2001,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to
apply to the Metropolitan Council for this funding on behalf of the City of Rosemount and to
execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
ADOPTED this 17"' day of July, 2001, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount.
ATTEST:
Linda J. Jentink, City Clerk
Motion by:
Voted in favor:
Cathy Busho, Mayor
Seconded by:
Voted against:
Member absent: