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OVERVIEW Libby Law Office submits this proposal to represent The City of Mounds View and any partners on issues relating to securing a state bond funding construction grant for a new multicomplex indoor basketball sports facility. State bond funds, through a local fiscal agent, can be used for land. Libby Law Office submits this proposal to represent the City of Mounds View on issues relating to acquisition, pre -design, design, construction, equipment, and relocation costs associated with the project. We understand the total scope of this project is $ ? M and the City, and any partners are seeking a 50% state match in the amount of $ ? M. This proposal is to provide the government affairs consulting services needed to obtain state funding by the end of the 2024 session of the legislature. The Minnesota Legislature has a long history of providing matching funds for local building projects and for non -profits. However, there are two statutory tests the project must meet. First, the project must demonstrate that it is significant beyond the immediate community where the facility is located. It must prove regional or statewide significance. Second, the grant recipient must demonstrate it has raised a 50% match from non -state sources. Together, we can achieve success. This project will fulfill a need for such an athletic facility in the northern suburbs. We have the state government skills necessary to achieve your construction grant goal. We have been successfully securing state government support for capital projects for over 40 years. STRATEGY There are many activities and management decisions that need to occur over the next two years if this initiative is to be successful. We would assist The City and coalition partners in fully developing the project request that will be used by Minnesota Management and Budget, the Governor and the Legislature to make decisions. Libby Law Office proposes to work directly with and educate key staff and members involved in the project on the action steps that need to be achieved in order to get a state grant to construct and equip a new facility. More details are provided in the scope of work section of this proposal. We envision a team approach that brings together several resources and staff so as to make all of our efforts more productive. As a matter of convenience, we have broken down essential activities that must happen on both the local and state government level. The current state bonding budget cycle (2021 and 2022) does not really provide an opportunity to secure state bond funds this cycle. The most practical approach at this time is to use the next several months to fully develop the project details so it can get in the queue for the next bonding cycle, which is the 2023/2024 biennium. A well -developed legislative ask, complete with details, is the best approach. Time spent developing the request will add legitimacy and credibility to the project thus ensuring future success.