HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26-93 Approving the Submission of a Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application with the MN DEEDCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COI.]NCIL RESOLUTION
October 28,2026
No.26-93
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A CONTAMINATION
INVESTIGATION AND RAP DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION AND
ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF'
EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED)
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights ("City") is a statutory city eligible to apply for
Contamination Investigation and Response Action Plan (RAP) Development Grant funding
through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) under
Minnesota Statutes $$ I l6J.55l-116J.558; and
WHEREAS, the City, in coordination with Rachel Development and Braun Intertec
Corporation, seeks to investigate known and suspected contaminants at the Les Bolstad Golf
Course property located at2275 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, MN 55113, as
described in the DEED grant application; and
WHEREAS, DEED's Investigation Grant Program requires the adoption of a municipal
resolution approving the grant application and a commitment of the required local match as a
condition of eligibility; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the investigation and RAP development is $200,500, of
which the City is requesting 550,000 from DEED, consistent with program limits; and
WHEREAS, the sources and amounts of local match identified in the application, including
unrestricted funds sufficient to meet the statutory l2o/o rcquirement, are committed to the project
as required by DEED; and
WHEREAS, Falcon Heights participates in the Metropolitan Council's Local Housing
Incentives Program, as required for metropolitan-area eligibility under Minn. Stat. $ 473.254;
and
WHEREAS, the City has the legal authority, institutional capacity, and managerial and financial
capability to ensure adequate administration of the DEED grant if awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it has not violated any federal, state, or local laws pertaining
to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest, or other unlawful conduct; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. $ 412.201, statutory cities must authorize both the Mayor
and the City Administrator (Clerk) to execute all grant agreements and contracts'
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota:
1. Direct staff to apply for the Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant
funding to offset costs of the program.
2. Commit the sources and amounts of local match identified in the application, including
unrestricted municipal funds required under Minn. Stat. $ 116J.554, subd. 3.
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute all necessary documents'
Moved by: Y\\q\f\a Approved
ADOPTED by the Falcon Heights city council this 28th day of october,2026.
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