HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 19-39 DEED Grant Amber Union NEWCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
November 13, 2019
No. 19-39
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP GRANT FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT
1667 SNELLING AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has identified a contamination cleanup project within
the City that meets the Contamination Cleanup grant purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the required contamination cleanup will not occur through
private or other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable future without
Contamination Cleanup grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the site currently experiences contaminating conditions based on the following
reasons and supporting facts:
A portion of the site was formerly used as a filling station and recognized environmental
concerns have been identified that require environmental remediation and stabilization in
order to attract apartment and retail tenants
Portions of the site are currently vacant or were occupied by tax-exempt entities, making
little contribution to the tax base and renovation will create new business opportunities to
meet the needs of the marketplace
Portions of the site were constructed in 1946 and 1956 with asbestos containing material,
thus requiring environmental remediation in order to attract employers that will provide
permanent living wage jobs for the region
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Falcon Heights has approved the
Contamination Cleanup grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and
Economic Development (DEED) on November 1, 2019, by Buhl GTA, LP for the Amber Union
site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Falcon Heights is located within the seven
county metropolitan area defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, and is participating in the
local housing incentives program under section 473.254.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Buhl GTA, LP acts as the legal sponsor for project(s)
contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on November 1, 2019
and that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment
and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of Buhl GTA, LP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Buhl GTA, LP has the legal authority to apply for
financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate
project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in
the application are committed to the project identified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Buhl GTA, LP has not violated any Federal, State or local
laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful
or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, Buhl GTA,
LP may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above -referenced project(s),
and that Buhl GTA, LP certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as
stated in all contract agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City
Clerk/Administrator are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to
implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the Falcon Heights City Council this 13th day of November, 2019.
Moved by: sApproved b .
Gu -iTl-� o n a �Gusta645n�
Mayor
VACANT In Favor Attested by: 4��
GUSTAFSON Sack Thongva
HARRIS Against City Administrator
LEEHY
MIAZGA
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of Falcon Heights on
November 13, 2019.
Signed:
Name:
Sack Thongvanh
Title:
City Administrator
Date:
November 13, 2019
Witnessed by:
Name: Justin Markon
Title: Community Development Coordinator
Date: November 13, 2019