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RESOLUTION NO. 6664
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT OF $1,635,500 WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED)
AS PART OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY FOR
COUNTY ROAD J RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER PUBLIC IMPROVMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE MEDTRONIC PROJECT iN MOUNDS VIEW
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2005 the City of Mounds View, EDA and
Medtronic, Inc. signed the Purchase Agreement and Contract for Private
Development; and
WHEREAS, Medtronic has committed in Phase I to construct 820,000 sq.
ft. of office space that would house approximately 3,000 employees at the new
Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) campus; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 4.6 of the Agreement indicates that several
road improvements are to be completed, including improvements to County Road
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WHEREAS, on June 27, 2005 the Mounds View City Council formally
accepted the $5.0 million state grant, also referred to as the Redevelopment
Account, earmarked to the City of Mounds View for the County Road J
Reconstruction Project; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County, the lead governmental body overseeing the
road improvements, subsequently approved a professional services agreement
with SEH for engineering and acquisition services needed far the County Road J
Project; and will be requesting from the City reimbursement for those design and
land acquisition costs; and
WHEREAS, DEED has provided a grant agreement to be executed with
the City of Mounds View for $1,635,500, and that this is one portion of the
$5,000,000 appropriation and that additional grant agreements with DEED will be
developed; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement provides a
process for reimbursement of the engineering and acquisition casts the county is
presently incurring, and that this and future DEED Grant Agreements will be
attached to the Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator of the City of Mounds View is hereby
authorized to execute future such contracts or grant agreements with DEED as
are necessary to implement the above referenced project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve, subject to any necessary revisions as required by
staff, the grant agreement of $1,635,500 with the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for the County Road J
Reconstruction Project, and that the Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement,
now including the DEED Agreement, is likewise approved by the City of Mounds
View, and authorizes staff to executive future contracts or agreements with
DEED, subject to any necessary revisions as required by staff, as are necessary
to implement the above referenced project.
Adopted this 27~' of June, 2005
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Rob arty, Mayor
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Kurt Ulrich
City Administrator
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RAMSEY COUNTY
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
Agreement between
the County of Ramsey
and the City of Mounds View
Estimated Amount
Receivable from
Ramsey County
Conceptual Design, Preliminary
Engineering, Final Design, ROW:
$1, 635, 500.00
Re: Preliminary and Final Design of:
Reconstruction of County Road J from Airport Road to Rice Creek Parkway,
including a new bridge over I-35W
Attachments:
Exhibit A Work Plan/Approach
Exhibit B "DEED Agreement"
THIS AGREEMENT, by and between the City of Mounds View, Minnesota, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and Ramsey County, a
political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "County";
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WlTNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into a joint agreement and effort
providing for the preliminary engineering, conceptual and final design, right of way
("ROW") Acquisition, and bid preparation for the reconstruction of Ramsey County Road
J from Airport Road to Rice Creek Parkway, including a new bridge over I-35W in
accordance with the Work Plan/Approach contained in Exhibit A attached hereto (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, preliminary studies and reports which have been conducted by the
City of Mounds View, Medtronic, Inc. and the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(Mn/DOT) indicate that it is feasible, practical, and technically proper to undertake the
proposed construction improvements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has approved the 2005 Capital Bonding bill
with an appropriation to the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic
Development ("DEED") for funding of a grant of $5,000,000.00 to the City of Mounds
View for public improvements for a commercial and industrial redevelopment project;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has approved the 2005 Capital Bonding bill
with an appropriation for Bioscience Development for grants to political subdivisions to
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to support bioscience development in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City and DEED have entered into a grant agreement (Exhibit A)
under which DEED has agreed to fund a grant to the City in an amount sufficient to
enable the City to reimburse the County for amounts to be incurred by the County under
this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the above road improvements are located in the Cities of Blaine,
Mounds View and Shoreview, and located in the Counties of Anoka and Ramsey; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County desire to retain the services of a
professional engineering consultant to develop the preliminary design plans and
administer ROW acquisition for the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The County shall retain the services of a professional engineering
consultant to perform engineering and right of way services for the Project. The Project
is defined as preliminary engineering, conceptual and final design, right of way (ROW)
acquisition, and bid preparation for the reconstruction of County Road J from Airport
Road to Rice Creek Parkway, including a new bridge over I-35W. Cost distribution of
the consultant contract is factored at 100% ($1,158,375.00} cost to the City which is to
. be funded by the DEED grant to the City. Cast distribution for additional services
provided by ar direct costs incurred by Ramsey County in support of Project completion
as defined in Section 5 herein is also factored at 100% ($150,000) cost to the City, and
a contingency ($327,125.00) of 25% of the costs identified above, which is also to be
funded by the DEED grant to the City.
2. Preliminary design plans developed for the Project shall meet County
State Aid Highway (CSAH) Standards and be subject to the approval of the City of
Blaine, City of Mounds View, City of Shoreview, Anoka County and Minnesota
Department of Transportation.
3. The City of Mounds View shall cooperate with Ramsey County's
professional engineering consultant ("Consultant") in the preparation of the preliminary
and final design plans as may be beneficial to the timely completion of the Project.
4. The County, without cost to the City or Consultant, will supply to the
Consultant for use in the design all available materials previously prepared for the
Project. This sha11 include reports and drawings related to previous transportation
improvements.
5. The County shall administer the contract for consultant
engineering/acquisition services and make payment far all services rendered. The
County shall alsa, where appropriate, provide additional services, materials, and data to
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domain processes, bid advertisements, printing, or other information/products that will
facilitate completion of design, property acquisition, and contract bidding services for the
Project.
6. The County shalt invoice the City periodically for design services provided
by the Consultant and also services provided or purchased by the County for the
Project. Consultant fees shat( be paid by the City in a total amount not to exceed
$1,1.58,375.00, as described in Section 1. Fees for in-house County services and
related direct costs shall not exceed $150,000.00, as described in Section 1.
7. The City steal! make payments to Ramsey County within 35 days of receipt
of invoice from the County in accordance with Minnesota Statute.
8. City and the County agree to indemnify each other and hold each other
harmless from any and all claims, causes of action, lawsuits, judgments, charges,
demands, costs and expenses including, but not limited to, interest accrued thereon and
attorneys' fees and costs and expenses connected therewith, arising out of or resulting
from the failure of either party to satisfy the provisions of this agreement or for damages
caused to third parties as a result of the manner in which the Gity or the County perform
or fail to perform duties imposed on each party by the terms of this Agreement. Nothing
herein shall be deemed a waiver of the statutory limits of liability of either party.
9. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement shall
not be modified or amended except in writing duly signed by each of the parties.
10. This Agreement shall remain in full force until December 31, 2007, unless
terminated at an earlier date by written agreement of the City and the County.
11. All notices, demands or other communications under this Agreement shall
be effective only if made in writing and steal! be sufficiently given and deemed given
when delivered personally, transmitted by facsimile, or mailed by certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, properly addressed as follows:
If to County: County of Ramsey
Public Works Department
Attn: Daniel G. Schnacht, P.E.
Acting Director
1425 Paul Kirkwoid Drive
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Facsimile: 651-266-7110
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W ith a copy to:
Assistant County Attorney
County of Ramsey
50 W. Kellogg Boulevard, Suite 315
St. Pau(, MN 551-2
Facsimile: 651-266-3010
If to City: City of Mounds View
Attn: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1429
Facsimile: 763-784-3462
With a copy to: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapoiis, MN 55402
Facsimile: 612-337-9310
Or to such other persons as the parties may from time to time designate in writing and
forward to the other persons entitled to receive notice as provide in this section.
. 12. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of Minnesota.
13. In the event the City is unable to secure funds from the State of Minnesota
to reimburse the County for its expenses and payments to the consultant under this
agreement or any other agreement or is otherwise unable to reimburse the County
before completion of the project, it shall immediately notify the County of such inability
so that the County may terminate its agreement with the consultant. Upon such notice
by the City the County may also terminate this Agreement in its discretion.
Notwithstanding termination. of this Agreement by the County due to the City's inability
to obtain funds from the State of Minnesota, the City shall remain liable to reimburse the
County for all finds expended or owing to the consultant for work done prior to
termination by the County of its contract with the consultant.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed effective as of the last of the dates indicated below.
CITY OF M - NDS VIEW, MINNESOTA THE COUNTY OF RAMSEY
g ~/ / ~ BY:
Y
y Chairperson
Its Mayor ~ Board of County Commissioners
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Its City Administrator
Date: (~i~/`f%i'' v2 y , 2005
Attest:
Chief Clerk-County Board
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Approved as to Form:
2005
Assistant County Attorney
Risk Management
Recommended for Approval:
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Daniel G. Schacht, P.E.
Acting Director
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GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS
GRANT AGREEMENT
PRE-DESIGN OR DESIGN GRANT
for the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECITALS
ARTICLE I -DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01 -Defined Terms
ARTICLE II -GRANT
Section 2.01 -Grant of Monies
Section 2.02 -Use of Grant Proceeds
Section 2.03 -Completion of Predesign Stage
Section 2.04 -Public Entity Representations and Warranties
Section 2.0~ - Ter7ninationlModification of Grant 4
ARTICLE III - ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF THE
REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITY
Section 3.01 -Applicability ~
Section 3.02 -Additional Defined Terms ~
Section 3.03 -State Bond Financed Property 6
Section 3.04 -Operation of the Real Property and Facility 6
Section 3.05 -Execution and Delivery of Declaration 7
Section 3.06 -Public Entity Representations and Warranties 7.
Section 3.07 -Use Contracts 9
Section 3.08 -Receipt of Monies Under a Use Contract 10
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Section 3.10 -Proceeds of a Sale 1 I
Section 3.11 -Effect of Sale 12
Section 3.12 -Insurance 12
Section 3.13 -Condemnation 13
Section 3.14 -Use, Maintenance, Repair and Alterations 13
Section 3.15 -Inspection of Facility 14
Section 3.16 -Applicability to Real Property and Facility 14
ARTICLE IV -EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 4.01 -Event(s) of Default 14
Section 4.02 -Remedies 15
Section 4.03 -Notification of Event of Default 15
Section 4.04 - Effect of Event of Default I ~
ARTICLE V -DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT PROCEEDS
Section 5.01 -The Advances 16
Section 5.02 -Draw Requisitions 16
Section 5.03 -Additional Funds from Borrower 16
Section x.04 -Condition Precedent to Any Advance 16
ARTICLE VI -MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.01 -Changes to G.O. Compliance Legislation or the
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Commissioner's Order
Section 6.02 -Preservation of Taa Exempt Status
Section 6.03 -Records Keeping and Reporting
Section 6.04 -Data Practices
Section 6.05 -Non-Discrimination
Section 6.06 -Worker's Compensation
Section 6.07 -Antitrust Claims
Section 6.08 -Prevailing Wages
Section 6.09 -Liability
Section 6.10 -Indemnification by the Public Entity
Section 6.11 -Relationship of the Parties
Section 6.12 -Notices
Section 6.13 -Binding Effect and Assignment or Modification
Section 6.14 -Waiver
Section b.15 -Entire Agreement
Section 6.16 -Choice of Law and Venue
Section 6.17 - Severability
Section 6.18 -Time of Essence
Section 6.19 -Counterparts
Section 6.20 -Matching Funds
Section 6.21 -Third-Party Beneficiary
Section 6.22 -Additional Requirements
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GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS
GRANT AGREEMENT
PREDESIGN OR DESIGN GRANT
for the
Mounds Vier~• Redevelopment
PROJECT
Grant Agreement #: RDGP-OS-0001-o-FY05
THIS AGREEMENT shall be effective as of April,l2 2005 and is bern-een City of
Mounds View, a home rule charter city (the "Public Entity"), and the Department of
Employment and Economic Development (the "State Entity").
RECITALS
A. Under the provisions contained in Minnesota Laws 2005 Ist Special Session
Chapter 20, Article 1, Section 23, Subdivision 11 ,the Public Entity has been liven the authority
to provide public improvements for a commercial and industrial redevelopment project; and
B. Under the provisions contained in Minnesota Laws 200 1st Special Session
Chapter 20, Article 1, Section 23, Subdivision 11 ,the State of Minnesota has allocated ONE
MILLION SIX HUNDRED AND THIRY FNE "THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
$1,635,00, which is to be given to the Public Entity as a grant to assist it in the public
improvements to for a commercial and industrial redevelopment project as authorized by
Minnesota Laws 2005 1st Special Session Chapter 20, Article 1, Section 23, Subdivision l l ;
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C. The monies allocated to fund the grant to the Public Entity are proceeds of state
general obligation bonds authorized to be issued under Article Xl, § 5{a) of the Minnesota
Constitution; and
D. The Public Entity and the State Entity desire to set forth herein the provisions relating
to the granting of such monies and the disbursement thereof to the Public Entity.
IN CONSIDERATION of the grant described and other provisions in this Agreement, the
parties to this Agreement agree as follows.
Article I
DEFINITIONS
Section I.O1 Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have
the meanings set out,respectively after each such teen (such meanings to be equally applicable to
both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined), unless the contents hereof specifically
indicate otherwise:
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• "Advance(s)" -means an advance made or to be made by the State Entity to the
Public Entity and disbursed in accordance «'ith the provisions contained in Article ~'
hereof.
"A~-eement" -means this General Obligation Bond Proceeds Grant Agreement
Predesign or Design Grant for the Mounds Vie«- Redevelopment Project.
"Code" -means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time,
and all treasury regulations, revenue procedures and revenue rulings issued pursuant
thereto.
"Commissioner of Finance" -means the State of Minnesota acting through its
Commissioner of Finance, and any designated representatives thereof.
"Commissioner's Order" -means the "Order Amending Order of the Commissioner of
Finance Relating to Use and Saie of State Bond Financed Property" executed by the
Commissioner of Finance on July 20, 1995.
"Event of Default" -means those events set forth in Section 4.01.
"Facility", if applicable, -means Not Applicable, which may be acquired and
improved, renovated, rehabilitated, or newly constructed by ttte Public Entity at some future
date.
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granted in Article XI, § 5(a} of the Minnesota Constitution, the proceeds of which are used
to fund the Grant, or any bonds issued to refund or replace such bonds.
"G.O. Compliance Legislation" - means Minn. Stat. 5 16A.69~, as such may
subsequently be amended, modif ed or replaced.
"Grant" - means a grant of monies from the State Entity to the Public. Entity ire an
amount of ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED AND THIRY FIVE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS $1,635,500.
"Predesign Stage" -means the performance of predesign or design functions relating
to the Public Entity's acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the
Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation,
rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility.
"Public Entity" -means City of Mounds Viev~~, a home rule charter city .
"Real Property" -means real property that is the subject of this Agreement and, if
applicable, upon which the Facility will be situated.
"State Entity" -means the Department of Employment and Economic Development .
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Article II
GR4NT
Section 2.01 Grant of Monies. The State Entity shall issue the Grant to the Public
Entity and disburse the proceeds in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Grant
is not intended to be a loan.
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Section 2.02 Use of Grant Proceeds. The Public Entity shall use the proceeds of the
Grant to perform, complete and fully pay for the Predesign Stage. Eligible uses incorporated into
the Agreement shall be specified under "Special Conditions" in section 6?2 Additional
Requirements.
Section 2.03 Completion of Predesign Stage. The Public Entity shall diligently pursue
and complete, or cause to be completed, the Predesign Stage and pay all of the costs related
thereto.
Section 2.04 Public Entih~ Representations and Warranties. With respect to the
Predesign Stage the Public Entity covenants with and represents and warrants to the State Entity
as follows:
A. It has legal authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Agreement, and it
has taken all actions necessary to its execution and delivery of this Agreement.
B. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Public Entity
enforceable against the Public Entity in accordance with its terms.
C. It will comply with all of the terms, conditions, provisions, covenants,
requirements, and warranties contained in this Agreement.
D. It will comply with all of the provisions and requirements contained in the G.O.
Compliance Legislation and the Commissioner's Order.
E. It has made no material false statement or misstatement of fact in connection
with its receipt of the Grant, and all of the information it previously submitted to the State
Entity or which it will submit to the State Entity in the future relating to the Grant or the
disbursement of any of the Grant is and will be true and correct.
F. It is not in violation of any provisions of its charter or of the laws of the State of
Minnesota, and there are no actions, suits, or proceedings pending, or to its knowledge
threatened, before any judicial body or governmental authority, against or effecting4it
relating to the Predesign Stage, and it is not in default with respect to any order, writ,
injunction, decree, or demand of any court or any governmental authority which would
impair its ability to enter into this Agreement or to perform any of the acts required of it in
this Agreement.
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G. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor compliance with any
of the terms, conditions, requirements, or provisions contained herein is prevented by, is a
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breach of, or will result in a breach of, any term, condition, or provision of an_v agreement
or document to which it is no«~ a party or by which it is bound.
H. It will use the Grant solely to reimburse itself for expenditures it has already
made, or will make, to perform and complete the Predesign Stage or to pay for tl~e
completion of the Predesign Stage.
I. The Predesign Stage will be performed and completed in full compliance ~~~ith
all applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations issued by any federal, state,
or local political subdivisions having jurisdiction over the Predesign Stage.
J. It has complied with the matching funds requirement, if any, contained in
Section 6.20.
K. It will complete and fully pay for the Predesign Stage.
L. It will supply or cause to be supplied whatever funds that are needed above and
beyond the amount of the Grant to complete and fully pay for the Predesign Stage.
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M. It will furnish to the State Entity as soon as possible and in any event within 7
calendar days after the Public Entity has obtained knowledge of the occurrence of each
Event of Default, or each event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both
would constitute an Event of Default, a statement setting forth details of each Event of
Default, or event which with the giving of notice or upon the lapse of time or both would
constitute an Event of Default, and the action which the Public Entity proposes to take with
respect thereto.
N. It tvi11 promptly notify both the State Entity and the Commissioner of Finance if
and when it acquires an interest in or improves the Real Property, or acquires an interest in
or improves, renovates, rehabilitates, or newly constructs the Facility.
O. It shall furnish such satisfactory evidence regarding the representations and
warranties described herein as may be required and requested in writing by either the State
Entity or the Commissioner of Finance.
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Section 2.05 Termination/Modification of Grant. If the Predesign Stage is not started
on or before June 30th, 2006, or such later date to which the Public Entity and the State Entity
may agree in writing, then the State Entity's obligation to fund the Grant shalt terminate, and, in
such event, (i} if none of the Grant has been disbursed by such date then the State Entity's
obligation to fund any portion of the Grant shall terminate and this Agreement shall also
terminate and no longer be of any force or effect, and (ii) if some but not ail of the Grant has
been disbursed by such date then The State Entity shall have no further obligation to provide any
additional funding for the Grant and this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect but shall
be modified and amended to reflect the amount of the Grant that was actually disbursed as of
such date.
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In addition, if aII of the Grant has not been disbursed on or before the date that is ~ years
from the effective date of this A~'eement, or such later date to which the Public Entity and the
State Entity may agree in writing, then the State Entity's obligation to continue to fund the Grant
shall terminate, and in such event (y) if none of the Grant has been disbursed by such date then
the State Entity's obligation to fund any portion of the Grant shall terminate and this Agreement
shall also terminate and no longer be of any force or effect, and (z) if some but not all of the
Grant has been disbursed by such date then the State Entity shall have no further obligation to
provide any additional funding under the Grant and this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect but shall be modified and amended to reflect the amount of the Grant that vas actually
disbursed as of such date.
In the event that the legislation that authorized The Grant is amended to increase or reduce
the amount of the Grant or in any other way, then this Agreement shall be deemed to have been
automatically modified in accordance with such amendment and the amount of the Grant shall
also be automatically modified in accordance with such amendment.
Article III
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF
THE REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITY
Section 3.OI Applicabilit3~. The provisions contained in this Article III are in addition
to and not in replacement of the other provisions contained in this Agreement, and shall only
apply in the event that and at the time that the Public Entity acquires an interest in and, if
applicable, improves the Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, acquires, improves,
renovates, rehabilitates, or newly constructs the Facility. Such application shall occur even if the
Public Entity does not receive any additional monies from the State Entity for the subsequent
acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real Property and, in
addition and if .applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new
construction of the Facility. If the Public Entity never acquires an interest the Real Property and,
if applicable, the Facility, then this Article III shall have no effect.
Section 3.02 Additional Defined Terms. The following defined terms apply to the
provisions contained in this Article III, are in addition to the defined terms contained in Section
1.01, and shall have the meanings set. out respectively after each (such meanings to be equally
applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined), unless the contents hereof
specifically indicate otherwise:
"Declaration" - means a declaration, in form and substance acceptable to the State
Entity, indicating that the Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable, the
Facility, will be bond financed property within the meaning of the G.O. Compliance
Legislation and will be subject to certain restrictions imposed by this Agreement.
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"Fair Market Value" -means either (i) the price that would be paid by a willing and
qualified buyer to a willing and qualified seller as determined by an appraisal which
assumes that all mortgage liens or encumbrances on the property being sold, which
negatively affect the value of such property, will be released, or (ii) the puce bid by a
purchaser under a public bid procedure after reasonable public notice, with the proviso that
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all mortgage liens or encumbrances on the property being sold, which negatively affect the
value of such property, will be released at the time of acquisition by the purchaser.
"Use Contract" - means a lease, management contract or other similar contract
between Public Entity and any other entity, and which involves or relates to the Real
Property and, if applicable, the Facility.
"Usee" -means the entity that the Public Entity contracts with under a Use Contract:
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Section 3.03 State Bond Financed Properri~. The Public Entity and the State Entity
acknowledge and agree that the Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable, the
Facility will be "state bond financed property", as such term is used in the G.O. Compliance
Legislation and the Commissioner's Order, and, therefore, the provisions contained in such
statute and order will apply to the Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable,
the Facility and any Use Contracts relating thereto.
Section 3.04 Operation of the Real Property and Facilih~. The Public Entity shall
operate the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, or cause it to be operated, as public
right-of--way, or for such other use as the Minnesota legislature may from time to time designate,
and may enter into Use Contracts with Usees to so operate the Real Property and, if applicable,
the Facility; provided that such Use Contracts have been approved, in writing, by the State Entity
and the Commissioner of Finance and fully comply with all of the provisions contained in
Section 3.07. The Public Entity shall also annually determine that the Rea] Property and, if
applicable, the Facility are being so used and shall supply a statement, sworn to before a notary
public, to such effect to both the State Entity and the Commissioner of Finance.
For those programs, if any, that the Public Entity will directly operate on the Real Property
and, if applicable, in the Facility, the Public Entity covenants with and represents and warrants to
the State Entity that; (i) it has the ability and a plan to fund such programs, (ii) it has
demonstrated such ability by way of a plan that it submitted to the State Entity, and (iii) it will
annually adopt, by resolution, a budget for the operation of such programs that clearly shows that
forecast program revenues will be equal to or greater than forecast program expenses for the next
fiscal year, and will supply to the State Entity and the Department of Finance certified copies of
such resolution and budget.
For those programs, if any, that will be operated on the Real Property and, if applicable, in
the Facility, by a Usee under a Use Contract, the Public Entity covenants with and represents and
warrants to the State Entity that; (i) it will not enter into such Use Contract unless the Usee has
demonstrated that it has the ability and a plan to fund such program, (ii) it will require the Usee
to provide an initial and annual program budgets that clearly show that forecast program
revenues will be equal to or greater than forecast program expenses for the next fiscal year, (iii} it
will promptly review all submitted program budgets to determine if such budget clearly and
accurately shows that the forecast program revenues will be equal to or greater than forecast
program expenses for the next fiscal year, (iv) it will reject any program budget that it believes
does not accurately reflect forecast program revenues or expenses or does not show that forecast
program revenues will be equal to or greater than forecast program expenses, and require the
Usee to prepare and submit a revised program budget, and (v) upon receipt of a program budget
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that it believes accurately reflects forecast program revenues and expenses and that sho«~s that
forecast program revenues will be equal to or greater than forecast program expenses, it «-ill
approve such budget by resolution and supply to both the State Entity and the Commissioner of
Finance certified copies of such resolution and budget.
Section 3.05 Execution and Deiiven~ of Declaration. The Public Entity shall promptly
execute, record in the appropriate office, and deliver a Declaration to the State Entity with al] of
the recording information displayed thereon.
Section 3.06 Public Entity Representations and tiVarranties. With respect to the
Public Entity's acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real
Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation,
rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility, the Public Entity covenants with and
represents and warrants to the State Entity as follows:
A. As of the date of this Agreement it has legal authority to enter into, execute,
record, and deliver the Declaration, and it will not take any action that will revoke or impair
such authority or impair its ability to enter into, record, or deliver the Declaration.
B. It will take al} actions necessary to its execution, recording, and delivery of the
Declaration.
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C. After the Declaration has been executed it will be a legal, valid, and binding
obligation of the Public Entity enforce~.ble against the Public Entity in accordance with its
terms.
D. With respect to the Real Property it will hold either (i) fee simple title, (ii) a
lease or easement, in form and substance acceptable to the State Entity and that cannot be
prematurely cancelled or terminated without the prior written consent of tl~e State Entity,
for a term of one-hundred years if there is no Facility, or (iii) a lease or easement, in form
and substance acceptable to the State Entity and that cannot be prematurely cancelled or
terminated without the prior written consent of the State Entity, for a term of years equal to
or greater than longer of 50 years or the expected useful Iife of the structures and
improvements which make up the Facility if there is a Facility, and, in addition, will
possesses all easements necessary for the operation, maintenance and management of the
Real Property in the manner specified in Section 3.04, provided, however, the requirements
in this Section 3.06 (d) shall not apply to lands currently in public ownership at the
effective date of the Agreement.
E. With respect to the Facility, if applicable, it will hold either (i) fee simple title,
or (ii) a lease or easement, in form and substance acceptable to the State Entity and that
cannot be prematurely cancelled or terminated without the prior written consent of the State
Entity, for a term of years equal to or Beater than longer of 50 years or the expected useful
life of the structures and improvements which make up the Facility, and, in addition, will
possesses all easements necessary for the operation, maintenance and management of the
Facility in the manner specified in Section 3.04.
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F. Its acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, improvement of the Rea]
Property and, if applicable, acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or ne~~~
construction of the Facility will be performed in full and complete compliance «•ith all
applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations issued by any federal, state, or
local political subdivisions having jurisdiction over the Real Property or, if applicable, the
Facility.
G. It will obtain all applicable licenses, permits, and bonds required for its
acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, improvement of the Real Property and, in
addition and if applicable, its acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or ne~~°
construction of the Facility.
H. Its use of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility will be performed in
full compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations issued
by any federal, state, or Iocal political subdivisions having jurisdiction over the use of the
Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility.
I. It will obtain all licenses, permits, and bonds required .for its use of the Real
Property and, if applicable, the Facility.
J. In its acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the
Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, The acquisition, improvement, renovation,
rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility it will comply with all of the terms
contained in this Agreement, the Declaration, the G.O. Compliance Legislation, and tl~e
Commissioner's Order.
K. It will fully enforce the terms and conditions contained in any Use Contract.
L. It will not allow any lien or encumbrance that is prior and superior to the
Declaration to be created 'or imposed upon the Real Property, whether such lien or
encumbrance is voluntary or involuntary and including but not limited to a mechanic's lien
or a mortgage lien, without the prior written consent of both the State Entity and the
Commissioner of Finance.
M. As of the date of this Agreement it is not in violation of any of the provisions of
its charter or of the laws of the State of Minnesota that would (i) prohibit it from entering
into, recording, and delivering the Declaration, (ii) affect its ability to acquire an interest in
and, if applicable, improve the Real Property or operate the Real Property for the purpose
delineated in Section 3.04 or (iii) if applicable, affect its ability to acquire, improve,
renovate, rehabilitate, or newly construct the Facility or operate the Facility for the purpose
delineated in Section 3.04. In addition, it will not take any action that would be in violation
of such charter or laws that would prohibit or prevent it from performing such acts.
N. As of the date of this Agreement there are not any actions, suits, or proceedings
pending, or to its knowledge threatened, before or by any judicial body or governmental
authority, against, or affecting it that would (i) prohibit it from entering into, recording, and
delivering the Declaration, (ii) affect its ability to acquire an interest in and, if applicable,
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improve the Real Property or operate the Real Property for the purpose delineated in
Section 3.04, or (iii} if applicable, affect its ability to acquire, improve, reno~ ate,
rehabilitate, or newly construct the Facility or operate the Facility for the purpose
delineated in Section 3.04.
0. As of the date of this Agreement it is not in default with respect to anv order.
writ, injunction, decree, or demand of any court or any governmental authority ~~~hich
would prohibit it from (i} executing, recording, and delivering. the Declaration, (ii)
acquiring an interest in and, if applicable, improving the Real Property or operating the
Real Property for the purpose delineated in Section 3.04, or (iii) if applicable, acquiring,
improving, renovating, rehabilitating, or newly constructing the Facility or operating the
Facility for the purpose delineated in Section 3.04. In addition, it will not take any action
that v~/ould cause a default under any such order, writ, injunction, decree, or demand of any
court or any governmental authority to occur that would prevent the perfom~ance of such
acts.
P. As of the date of this Agreement, neither (i) its execution, recording, or delivery
of the Declaration, (ii) its ability to acquire an interest in and, if applicable, improve the
Real Property or operate the Real Property for the purpose delineated in Section 3.04, or
(iii} if applicable, its ability to acquire, improve, renovate, rehabilitate, or r~e~vly construct
the Facility and operate the Facility for the purpose delineated in Section 3.04, will be
prevented by, be a breach of, or will result in a breach af, any terra, condition, or provision
of any agreement or document to which it is a party or by which it is bound. In addition, it
• will not enter into any agreement or document that ~.vould prevent the performance of such
acts.
Q. As of the date of this Agreement its acquisition of an interest in and, if
applicable, improvement of the Real Property or operation of the Real Property for the
purpose delineated in Section 3.04 and, in addition and if applicable, its acquisition,
improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new constntction of the Facility or operation of
the Facility for the purpose delineated in Section 3.04 will not violate any applicable
zoning or use statute, ordinance, building code, rule or regulation, or any covenant or
agreement of record. In addition, it will not take any action that would cause such a
violation.
Section 3.07 Use Contracts. Each and every tJse Contract that the Public Entity enters
into must comply with the following requirements:
A. The purpose for which the Use Contract will be entered into must be a
governmental purpose.
B. It must contain a provision delineating the statutory authority under which the
Public Entity is entering the Use Contract, and must comply with the substantive and
procedural provisions of such statute.
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C. It must contain a provision stating that the Use Contract is being entered into in
order to carry out a specific governmental purpose, and must delineate such governmental
purpose.
D. It must be for a term, including any renewals that are solely at the option of the
Usee, that is, if applicable, substantially less than the useful life of the structures and
improvements that make up the Facility, if any, but may allow for renewals beyond the
original term upon a determination by the Public Entity that the use continues to carry out a
specific governmental purpose and must delineate such governmental purpose. A terra that
is equal to or shorter than 50% of the useful life of the structures and improvements that
make up the Facility, if any, will meet the requirement that it be for a time period that is
substantially shorter than the useful life of such structures and improvements. If there is no
Facility, Then the term must not exceed 20 years.
E. It must contain a provision that will provide for oversight by the Public Entity.
Such oversight may be accomplished by way of a provision that will require the Usee to
provide to the Public Entity; (i) an initial program evaluation report, and (ii) a program
budget, at least annually, showing forecast program revenues and expenses for the next
fiscal year.
F. It must allow for termination by the Public Entity in the event of a default
thereunder by the Usee, or in the event that the governmental purpose delineated in the Use
Contract is terminated or changed.
M G. It must require the Usee to pay all costs of operation and maintenance of the
Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, unless the Public Entity is authorized by law
to pay such costs and agrees to pay such costs.
H. If any funds are to be paid to the Public Entity under the Use Contract, then it
must contain a provision requiring that each and every party thereto shall, upon direction by
the Commissioner of Finance, take such actions and furnish such documents to the
Commissioner of Finance as the commissioner determines to be necessary to ensure that
the interest to be paid on the G.O. Bonds is exempt from federal income taxation.
I. It must be approved, in writing, by both the State Entity and the Commissioner
of Finance, and any Use Contract that is not approved, in writing, by both the State Entity
and the Commissioner of Finance shall be null and void and of no force or effect.
J. If the amount of the Grant exceeds $200,000.00, then it must contain a
provision requiring the Usee to list any vacant or new positions it may have with job
services of the Commissioner of Economic Security for the State of Minnesota or the local
service units, as required by Minn. Stat. ~ 268.66 Subd. I, as such may subsequently be
amended, modified or replaced from time to time, for the term of the Use Contract.
Section 3.08 Receipt of Monies Under a Use Contract. If the Public Entity receives
any monies under a Use Contract, then a portion of such funds in excess of the amount the Public
Entity needs and is authorized to use to pay the operating expenses of the Real Property and, if
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applicable, the Facility, or to pay the principal, interest, .redemption premiums, and other
expenses on debt related to the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, other than the debt
on the G.O. Bonds and debt for ~i-hich the Public Entity has no financial liability, must be paid b~~
the Public Entity to the Commissioner of Finance. The portion of such e?~cess funds that the
Public Entity shall pay to the Commissioner of Finance shall be determined by the Commissioner
of Finance and absent circumstances which would indicate otherwise such portion shall be
determined by multiplying such excess amount by a fraction the numerator of .which is the
amount of G.O. Bonds and the denominator of which is the total principal amount of all public
debt financing incurred with respect to the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility other
than public debt issued by a public entity for which it has no financial liability,
Section 3.09 Sale. The Public Entity may not sell its interest in the Real Property or, if
applicable, the Facility unless all of the following conditions have been complied with fully.
A. The Public Entity determines, by official action, that it is no longer usable or
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B. The sale is made as authorized by law.
C. The sale is for Fair Market Value.
D. The written consent of the Commissioner of Finance has been obtained
The acquisition of the Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable,
the Facility at a foreclosure sale, acceptance of a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure of the Public
Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, or enforcement of a
security interest in personal property used in the operation thereof, by a lender that has
provided monies for the acquisition of the Public Entity's interest in or betterment of the
Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility shall not be considered a sale for the purposes
of this Agreement if after such acquisition the lender operates the Real Property and, if
applicable, the Facility in a manner which is not inconsistent with the program specified in
Section 3.04 and the Iender uses its best efforts to sell such acquired interest to a third party
for Fair Market Value. The lender's ultimate sale or disposition of the acquired interest in
the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility shall be deemed to be a sale for the
purposes of this Agreement, and the proceeds thereof shall be disbursed in accordance with
the provisions contained in Section 3.10.
Section 3. I 0 Proceeds of a Sale. Upon the sale of the Public Entity's interest in the Real
Property and, if applicable, the Facility the net proceeds thereof shall be disbursed in the
following manner and order:
A. The first distribution shall be to the Commissioner of Finance in an amount
equal to the amount of the Grant actually disbursed, and if the amount of such net proceeds
shall be less than the amount of the Grant actually disbursed then all of such net proceeds
shall be distributed to the Commissioner of Finance.
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B. The remaining portion, after the distribution specified in Section 3.10..A. shall
be distributed to pay rn full any outstanding publre or pnvate debt rncurred to acquire the
Public Entity's. interest in or for the betterment of the Real Property and, if applicable, the
Facility in the order of priority of such debt.
C. The remaining portion, after the distributions specifed in Sections 3.10.A ~ B,
shall be divided and distributed in proportion to the shares contributed to the acquisition of
the Public Entity's interest in or for the betterment of the Real Property and, if applicable,
the Facilities by public and private entities, including the State Entity but not including any
private entity that has been paid in full, that supplied funds in either real monies or like
kind contributions for such acquisition and betterment, and the State Entitys distribution
shall be made to the Commissioner of Finance. Such public and private entities may agree
amongst themselves as to any redistribution of such distributed funds.
The Public Entity shall not be required to pay or reimburse the State Entity for any funds
above the full net proceeds of such sale, even if such net proceeds are less than the amount of the
Grant actually disbursed.
Section 3.11 Effect of Sale. Upon the occurrence of a sale that is made in conformance
with the provisions contained in Sections 3.09 and 3.10, this Agreement shall terminate and the
Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility shall be released from the Declaration.
Section 3.12 Insurance. The Public Entity shall maintain or cause to be maintained fire
and extended coverage insurance on the Facility, if such exists, in an amount equal to the full
insurable value thereof, and shall name the State Entity as loss payee thereunder. If damages
which are covered by such required insurance occurs to the Facility, if such exists, then the
Public Entity shall, at its sole option and discretion, either; (i} use or cause the insurance
proceeds to be used to fully or partially repair such damage and to provide or cause to be
provided whatever additional funds that may be needed to fully or partially repair such damage,
or (ii) sell its interest in the Real Property and the damaged Facility, if such exists, in accordance
with the provisions contained in Section 3.09. If the Public Entity elects to only partially repair
such damage, then the portion of the insurance proceeds which are not used for such repair shall
be applied in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 3.10 as if the Public Entity's
interest in the Rea] Property and Facility, if such exists, had been sold, and such amounts shall be
credited against the amounts due and owing under Section 3.10 upon the ultimate sale of the
Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and Facility, if such exists,. If the Public Entity
elects to sell its interest in the Real Property and the damaged Facility, if such exists, then such
sale must occur within a reasonable time period from the date the damage occurred and the
cumulative sum of the insurance proceeds plus the proceeds of such sale must be applied in
accordance with the provisions contained in Section 3.10, with the insurance proceeds being so
applied within a reasonable time period from the date they are received by the Public Entity.
As loss payee under the insurance required the State Entity will assign or pay over to the
Public Entity all insurance proceeds it receives so that the Public Entity can comply with the
requirements that this Section 3.12 imposes upon the Public Entity as to the use of such
insurance proceeds.
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If the Public Entity elects to maintain seneral comprehensive liability insurance resardin~,
the Real Property and Facility, if such exists, then the Public Entity shall have. the State Entitt
named as an additional named insured therein.
At the written request of either the State Entity or the Commissioner of Finance. the Public
Entity shall promptly furnish to the requesting entity alI written notices and all paid premium
receipts received by the Public Entity regarding such required insurance, or certificates of
insurance evidencing the existence of the required insurance.
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Section 3.13 Condemnation. If all or any portion of the Real Property and, if
applicable, the Facility is condemned to an extent that the Public Entity can no longer coil~ply
lvith the provisions contained in Section 3.04, then the Public Entity shall, at its sole option and
discretion, either; {i) use or cause the condemnation proceeds to be used to acquire air interest in
additional real property needed for the Public Entity to continue to comply with the provisions
contained in Section 3.04 and, if applicable, to fully or partially restore the Facility and to
provide or cause to be provided whatever additional funds that may be needed for such purposes,
or (ii) sell the remaining portion of its interest in the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility
in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 3.09. Any condemnation proceeds ~;•hich
are not used to acquire an interest in additional real property or to restore, if applicable, the
Facility shall be applied in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 3.10 as if the
Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility had been sold, and
such amounts shall be credited against the amounts due and owing under Section 3.10 upon the
ultimate sale of the Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility. If
the Public Entity elects to sell its interest in the portion of the Real Property and, if applicable,
the Facility that remains after the condemnation, then such sale must occur within a reasonable
time period from the date the condemnation occurred and the cumulative sum of the
condemnation proceeds plus the proceeds of such sale must be applied in accordance with the
provisions contained in Section 3.10, with the condemnation proceeds being so applied within a
reasonable time period from the date they are received by the Public Entity.
As recipient of any of condemnation awards or proceeds referred to herein, the State Entity
agrees to and will disclaim, assign or pay over to the Public Entity all of such condemnation
awards or proceeds it receives so that the Public Entity can comply with the requirements which
this Section 3.13 imposes upon the Public Entity as to the use of such condemnation awards or
proceeds.
Section 3.14 Use, Maintenance, Repair and Alterations. The Public Entity shall not,
without the written consent of both the State Entity and the Commissioner of Finance, permit or
suffer the use of any of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, for any purpose other
than the use for which the same is intended as of the effective date of this Agreement. In
addition, the Public Entity; (i) shall keep the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, in
good condition and repair, subject to reasonable and ordinary wear and tear, (ii) shall not, written
consent of both the State Entity and the Commissioner of Finance, remove, demolish or
substantially alter (except such alterations as maybe required by laws, ordinances or regulations)
any of the Facility, if applicable, (iii) shall not do any act or thing which would unduly impair or
depreciate the value of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, (iv) shall not abandon
the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, (v) shall complete promptly and in good and
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workmanlike manner any building or other improvement ~;•hich may be constructed on the Real
Property and promptly restore in like manner any portion of the Facility, if applicable, «hich may
be damaged or destroyed thereon and pay when due all claims for labor performed and materials
famished therefore, (vi) shall comply with al] laws, ordinances, regulations, requirements,
covenants, conditions and restrictions no~v or hereafter affecting the Rea] Property and, if
applicable, the Facility, or any part thereof or requiring any alterations or improvements thereto,
(vii} shall not commit or permit any waste or deterioration of the Real Property and. if applicable,
the Facility, (viii) shall keep and maintain abutting grounds, sidewalks, roads, parking and
landscape areas in good and neat order and repair, (ix) shall comply with the provisions of any
lease if the Public Entity's interest in the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, is a
leasehold interest, (x) shall comply with the provisions of any condominium documents if t11e
Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, is part of a condominium regime, (xi) shall not
remove any fixtures or personal property from the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility,
that was paid for with the proceeds of the Grant unless the same are immediately replaced with
Iike property of at least equal value and utility, and (xii) shall not commit, suffer or pernlit any
act to be do-ne in or upon the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facilit}~, in violation of any
law, ordinance or regulation.
Section 3.1 ~ Inspection of Facilittir. Upon reasonable request by the State Entity the
Public Entity shall allow, and will require any entity to whom it leases, subleases, or enters into a
Use Contract for any portion of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility to allow, the
State Entity to inspect the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility.
Section 3.16 Applicability to Real Property and Facility. This Agreement applies to
the Public Entity's present or future interest in the Real Prope::~~~ and if a Facility currently exists
or will exist in the future the Facility. The term if applicable' appearing before t}te teen
"Facility" is meant to indicate that the this Agreement will apply to a Facility if one exists, and if
no Facility exists then this Agreement will only apply to the Public Entity's interest in the Real
Property.
Article IV
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 4.01 Event(s) of Default. The following events shall, unless waived in writing
by both the State Entity and the Commissioner of Finance, constitute an Event of Default under
this Agreement upon either the State Entity or the Commissioner of Finance giving the Public
Entity 30 days written notice of such event, and Public Entity's failure to cure such event during
such 30 day time period for those Events of Default that can be cured within 30 days or within
whatever time period is needed to cure those Events of Default that cannot be cured within 30
days as long as the Public Entity is using its best efforts to .cure and is making reasonable
progress in curing such Events of Default, however, in no event shall the time period to cure any
Event of Default exceed 6 months. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any of the following events
that cannot be cured shall, unless waived in writing by both the State Entity and the
Commissioner of Finance, constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement immediately
upon either the State Entity or the Commissioner of Finance giving the Public Entity written
notice of such event
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A. If any representation, covenant. or warranty made by the Public Entity herein, in
any other document furnished pursuant to this Agreement. or in order to induce the State
Entity to disburse any of the Grant, shall prove to have been untrue or incorrect in atl~~
material respect or materially misleading as of the time such representation, covenant, or
warranty was made.
B. If the Public Entity fails to fully comply with any provision, term, condition.
covenant, or ~~arranty contained in this Agreement.
C. If the Public Entity fails to comply with any provision, tern1, condition,
covenant, or warranty contained in the G.O. Compliance Legislation, or tl~e
Commissioner's Order, as such apply to the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility.
Section 4.02 Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and at any time
thereafter until such Event of Default is cured to the satisfaction of the State Entity, the State
Entity or the Commissioner of Finance may enforce any or all of the following remedies.
A. The State Entity may refrain from disbursing the Grant; provided, ho"~ever, tl~e
State Entity may make such a disbursement after the occurrence of an Evetit of Default
without thereby waiving its rights and remedies hereunder.
B. The Commissioner of Finance, as a third party beneficiary of this Agreement,
may demand that the portion of the Grant already disbursed to the Public Entity be returned
to it, and upon such demand the Public Entity shall return such portion to the
Commissioner of Finance.
C. Either the State Entity or the Commissioner of Finance, as a third party
beneficiary of this Agreement, may enforce any additional remedies they may have in ]aw
or equity.
The rights and remedies herein specified are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or
remedies that the State Entity or the Commissioner of Finance would otherwise possess.
If the Public Entity does not repay any portion of the amount specified in Section 4.02.B
within thirty (30) days of demand by either the State Entity or the Commissioner of Finance, then
such amount may, unless precluded by law, be taken from or off-set against any aids or other
monies that the Public Entity is entitled to receive from the State of Minnesota.
Section 4.03 Notification of Event of Default. The Public Entity shall furnish to both
the State Entity and the Commissioner of Finance, as soon as possible and in any event within 7
days after it has obtained knowledge of the occurrence of each Event of Default or each event
which with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both would constitute an Event of Default, a
statement setting forth details of each Event of Default or event which with the giving of notice
or upon the lapse of time or both would constitute an Event of Default and the action which the
Public Entity proposes to take with respect thereto.
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• Section 4.04 Effect of Event of Default. If an Event of Default occurs and the Public
Entity rs requued to and does return the amount specified in Section •~.02.B to the Commtssioner
of Finance, then the following shall occur.
A. This Agreement shall survive and remain in full force and effect.
B. The amount returned by the Public Entity shall be credited against any amount
that shall be due to the Commissioner of Finance under Section 4.02.B, and against anv
amount that becomes due and payable because of any other Event of Default.
Article V
DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT PROCEEDS
Section 5.01 The Advances. The State Entity agrees, on the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth herein, to make Advances from the Grant to the Public Entity from time to
time in an aggregate total amount equal to the amount of the Grant. Provided, however, in
accordance with the provisions contained in Section 2.05, the State Entity's obligation to make
Advances shall terminate as of the day and date which occurs ~ years from the effective date of
this Agreement even if aII of the Grant has not been disbursed by such date.
Section 5.02 Draw Requisitions. Whenever the Public Entity desires a disbursement of
a portion of the Grant, which shat) be no more often than once each calendar month, the Public
Entity shall submit to the State Entity a Draw Requisition duly executed on behalf of the Public
• Entity or its designee. Each Draw Requisition shall be submitted on or between the 1 S` day and
the 15`h day of the month in which an Advance is requested, and shall be submitted at )east 7
calendar days before the date the Advance is desired. Each Draw Requisition shall be limited to
amounts equal to the portion of the Predesign Stage that has been completed since the submittal
of the Last prior Draw Requisition.
At the time of submission of each Draw Requisition the Public Entity shall submit to the
State Entity such supporting evidence as may be requested by the State Entity to substantiate all
payments that are to be made out of the relevant Draw Requisition.
If on the date an Advance is desired the Public Entity has complied with all requirements of
this Agreement and the State Entity approves the relevant Draw Requisition and receives a
current construction report from the Inspecting Engineer recommending payment, then the State
Entity shall disburse the amount of the requested Advance to the Public Entity.
Section 5.03 Additional Funds from Borrower. If the State Entity shall at any time in
good faith determine that the sum of the undisbursed amount of the Grant plus The amount of all
other funds committed to the completion of the Predesign Stage is less than the amount required
to pay all costs and expenses of any kind which reasonably may be anticipated in connection
with the completion of the Predesign Stage, then the State Entity may send written notice thereof
to the Public Entity specifying the amount which must be supplied in order to provide sufficient
funds to complete the Predesign Stage. The Public Entity agrees that it will, within 10 calendar
days of receipt of any such notice, supply or have some other entity supply the amount of funds
specified in the State Entity's notice.
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Section 5.04 Condition Precedent to An~~ Advance. The obligation of the State Entity
to make any Advance hereunder (including the initial Advance) shall be subject to the following
conditions precedent:
A. The State Entity shall have received a Draw Requisition for such Advance
specifying the amount of funds being requested, which such amount «'hen added to all
prior requests for an Advance shall not exceed the maximum amount of the Grant set forth
in Section 1.01.
B. The State Entity shall have received evidence, in form and substance acceptable
to the State Entity, that (i} the Public Entity has legal authority to and has taken al] actions
necessary to enter into this Agreement, and (ii) this Agreement is binding on and
enforceable against the Public Entity.
C. The State Entity shall have received evidence, in form and substance acceptable
to the State Entity, that that the Public Entity has sufficient funds to fully and completely
pay for the Predesign Stage and all other expenses that may occur in conjunction therewith.
D. The State Entity shall have received evidence, in form and substance acceptable
to the State Entity, that the Public Entity is in compliance with the matching funds
requirements, if any, contained in Section 6.20.
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E. No determination shall have been made by the State Entity that the amount of
funds committed to the completion of the Predesign Stage is less than the amount required
to pay all costs and expenses of any kind which reasonably may be anticipated in
connection with the completion of the Predesign Stage, or if such a determination has been
made and notice thereof sent to the Public Entity then the Public Entity has supplied or has
caused some other entity to supply the necessary funds in accordance with Section 5.03, or
to provide evidence acceptable io the State Entity that sufficient funds are available.
F. No Event of Default under this Agreement or event which would constitute an
Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or that a period of Brace or
time elapse shall have occurred and be continuing.
G. The Public Entity has supplied to the State Entity all other items that the State
Entity may reasonably require.
Article VI
MISCELLANEOUS.
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Section 6.01 Changes to G.O. Compliance Legislation or the Commissioner's Order.
In the event that the G.O. Compliance Legislation or the Commissioner's Order is amended in a
manner which reduces any requirement imposed against the Public Entity, or if the Predesign
Stage or the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility is exempt from the G.O. Compliance
Legislation and the Commissioner's Order, then upon written request by the Public Entity the
State Entity shall enter into and execute an amendment to this Agreement to implement herein
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Facility from the G.O. Compliance Legislation or the Commissioner's Order.
Section 6.02 Preservation of Tax Exempt Status. In order to preserve the tax-exempt
status of the G.O. Bonds, the Public Entity agrees that during the time period that an_v G.O.
Bonds are outstanding and unpaid:
A. It will not use or invest any proceeds of the Grant or any other sums treated as
"bond proceeds" under Section 148 of the Code including "investment proceeds," "invested
sinking funds," and "replacement proceeds," in such a manner as to cause the G.O. Bonds
to be classified as "arbitrage bonds" under Section 148 of the Code.
B. It will deposit into and hold all of the Grant that it receives under this
Agreement in a segregated non-interest bearing account until such funds are used for
payments for the Predesign Stage in accordance with the provisions contained herein.
C. It will, upon written request, provide the Commissioner of Finance all
information required to satisfy the informational requirements set forth in the Code
including, but not limited to, Sections 103 and 148 thereof.
D. It will, upon direction from the Comrnissioner of Finance, take such actions and
furnish such documents as the Commissioner of Finance determines to be necessary to
ensure that the interest to be paid on the G.O. Bonds is exempt from federal taxation, which
• such action may include either; (i) compliance w~itl~ proceedings intended to classify the
G.O. Bonds as a "qualified bond" within the meaning of Section 141(e) of the Code, (ii)
changing the nature or terms of the Use Contract so that it complies with Revenue..
Procedures 93-19 and 97-13, or (iii) compliance with Code provisions, regulations, or
revenue procedures which amend or supersede the foregoing.
E. It will not otherwise use any of the Grant, including earnings thereon, if any, or
take or permit to or cause to be taken any action that would adversely affect the exemption
from federal income taxation of the interest on the G.O. Bonds, nor otherwise omit, take, or
cause to be taken any action necessary to maintain such tax exempt status, and if it should
take, permit, omit to take, or cause to be taken, as appropriate, any such action, it shall take
all lawful actions necessary to rescind or correct such actions or omissions promptly upon
having knowledge thereof.
F. In the event that the Public Entity eventually acquires an interest in the Real
Property and, if applicable, the Facility, tlten it will not use the Real Property and, if
applicable, the Facility in such a mariner as to cause the G.O. Bonds to be classified as
"arbitrage bonds" under Section 148 of the Code.
Section 6.03 Records Keeping and Reporting. The Public Entity shall maintain or
cause to be maintained books, records, documents and other evidence pertaining to the costs or
expenses associated with the completion of the Predesign Stage and, if accomplished, the
acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real Property and, in
addition and if applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new
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construction of the Facility,. and the contemplated use of the Real Property and, if applicable, tl~e
Facility, and compliance with the requirements contained in this Agreement, the G.O.
Compliance Legislation, and the Commissioner's Order, and upon request shall allow or cause
the entity which is maintaining such items to allow the State Entity. auditors for the State Entity.
the Legislative Auditor for the State of Minnesota, or the State Auditor for the State of
Minnesota, to inspect, audit, copy, or abstract, all of its books, records, papers, or other
documents relevant to the Grant. The Public Entity shall use or cause the entity that is
maintaining such books and records to use generally accepted accounting principles in the
maintenance of such books and records, and shall retain or cause to be retained all of such books.
records, documents, and ather evidence for a period of 6 years from the date that the Predesign
Stage has been completed and, if applicable, for a period of ~ years from the date of the Public
Entity's acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real Property and,
in addition and if applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or nely
construction of the Facility.
}n addition, Public Entity shall submit to the Grantor a report on the distribution of funds and tl~e
progress of the Mounds View Redevelopment Project covered from the date of the grant award
through June 30 of each year. The reports must be received by the State Entity no later than July
25 of each year. The report shall identify specific project goals listed in the application and
quantitatively and qualitatively measure the progress of such goals. The report shall include data
collected by the Mounds View Redevelopment Project for use by the State Entity. Reporting
forms will be provided by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
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Section 6.04 Data Practices. The Public Entity agrees with respect to any data that it
possesses regarding the Grant, the Predesign Stage, and, if accomplished, the acquisition of an
interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if
applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the
Facility, or contemplated use of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, to comply with
all of the provisions and restrictions contained in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
contained in Chapter 13 of the Minnesota Statutes, as such may be amended, modified or
replaced from time to time.
Section 6.05 Non-Discrimination. The Public Entity agrees to not engage in
discriminatory employment practices in the completion of the Predesign Stage and, if
accomplished, the acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real
Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation,
rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility or contemplated use of the Facility, and it shall,
with respect to such activities, fully comply with all of the provisions contained in Minn. Stat. §S
363.03 8. 181.59, as such may subsequently be amended, modifed or replaced from time to time.
Section 6.06 WorCtier's Compensation. The Public Entity agrees to comply with all of
the provisions relating to worker's compensation contained in Minn. Stat. §~ 176.181 Subd. 2 &
176.182, as such may subsequently be amended, modified or replaced from time to time, with
respect to the completion of the Predesign Stage and, if accomplished, the acquisition of an
interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if
applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the
Facility.
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Section 6.07 Antitrust Claims. The Public Entity hereby assigns to the State Entit}• and
the Commissioner of Finance all claims it may have for over charges as to goods or services
provided in its completion of the Predesign Stage and, if accomplished, the acquisition of an
interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if
applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the
Facility or contemplated use of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, which arise
under the antitrust laws of the State of Minnesota or of the United States of America.
Section 6.08 Prevailing Wages. The Public Entit}~ agrees to comply with all of the
applicable provisions contained in Chapter 177 of the Minnesota Statutes, and specifically those
provisions contained in Minn. Stat. y~§ 177.41 through I77.436, as such may subsequently be
amended, modified or replaced from time to time, with respect to the completion of the
Predesign Stage and, if accomplished, the acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the
improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition,
improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility or contemplated use
of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility.
Section 6.09 Liabilih~. The Public Entity and the State Entity agree that they will,
subject to any indemnifications provided herein, be responsible for their own acts and the results
thereof to the extent authorized by law, and they shall not be responsible for the acts of the other
party and the results thereof. The liability of both the State Entity and the Commissioner of
Finance is governed by the provisions contained in Minn. Stat. ~ 3.73b, as such may
subsequently be amended, modified or replaced frorn time to time. If the Public Entity is a
"municipality" as such term is used in Chapter 466 of the Minnesota Statutes, then the liability of
the Public Entity is governed by the provisions contained in such Chapter 466, as such may
subsequently be amended, modified or replaced from time to time.
Section 6.10 Indemnification by the Public Entih'. The Public Entity shall bear all
loss, expense {including attorneys' fees), and damage in connection with the completion of the
Predesign Stage and, if accomplished, the acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the
improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition,
improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility or contemplated use
of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
the State Entity, the Commissioner of Finance, and the State of Minnesota, their agents and
employees, from all claims, demands and judgments made or recovered against the State Entity,
the Commissioner of Finance, and the State of Minnesota, their agents and employees, because
of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, or because of damages to
property of the State Entity, the State of Minnesota or others (including loss of use) from any
cause whatsoever, arising out of, incidental to, or in connection with the completion of the
Predesign Stage and, if accomplished, the acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the
improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition,
improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility or contemplated use.
of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, whether or not due to any act of omission or
commission, including negligence of the Public Entity or any Contractor or his or their
employees, servants or agents, and whether or not due to any act of omission or commission
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(excluding, however, negligence or breach of statutory duty) of the State Entity. the
Commissioner of Finance, and the State of Minnesota, their agents and employees.
The Public Entity further agrees to indemnify, save, and hold the State Entity, the
Commissioner of Finance, and the State of Minnesota, their agents and employees, harmless
from all claims arising out of, resulting from, or in any manner attributable to any violation by
the Public Entity, its officers, employees, or agents, or by any Usee, its officers, employees. or
agents, of any provision of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, including legal fees
and disbursements paid or incurred to enforce the provisions contained in Section 6.0~.
The Public Entity's liability hereunder shall not be limited to the extent of insurance carried
by or provided by the Public Entity, or subject to any exclusions from coverage in any insurance
policy.
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Section 6.11 Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement is
intended or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of co-
partners or a joint venture between the Public Entity, the State Entity, or the Commissioner of
Finance, nor shall the Public Entity be considered or deemed to be an went, representative, or
employee of either the State Entity, the Commissioner of Finance, or the State of Minnesota, in
the performance of this Agreement, the completion of the Predesign Stage, or, if and when
accomplished, the acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the improvement of the Real
Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition, improvement, renovation,
rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility or contemplated use of the Real Property and, if
applicable, the Facility.
The Public Entity represents that it has already or will secure or cause to be secured all
persons required for the performance of this Agreement, the completion of the Predesign Stage,
and, if and when accomplished, the acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the
improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition,
improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility or contemplated use
of the Rea] Property and, if applicable, the Facility. All personnel of the Public Entity or other
persons while engaging in the performance of this Agreement, the completion of the Predesign
Stage, or, if and when accomplished, the acquisition of an interest in and, if applicable, the
improvement of the Real Property and, in addition and if applicable, the acquisition,
improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, or new construction of the Facility or contemplated use
of the Real Property and, if applicable, the Facility, shall not have any contractual relationship
with either the State Entity, the Commissioner of Finance, or the State of Minnesota, and shall
not be considered employees of any of such entities. In addition, all claims that may or might
arise on behalf of said personnel or other persons while so engaged out of employment or alleged
employment including, but not limited to, claims under the Workers' Compensation Act of the
State of Minnesota, claims of discrimination against the Fublic Entity, its officers, agents,
contractors, or employees shall in na way be the responsibility of either the State Entity, the
Commissioner of Finance, or the State of Minnesota. Such personnel or other persons shall not
require nor be entitled to any compensation, rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever from either
the State Entity, the Commissioner of Finance, or the State of Minnesota including, but not
limited to, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, disability benefits,
severance pay and retirement benefits.
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Section 6.12 Notices. In addition to any notice required under applicable la«~ to be given
in another manner, any notices required hereunder must be in writing. and shall be sufficient if
personally served or sent by prepaid, registered, or certified mail (return receipt requested), to the
business address of the party to whom it is directed. Such business address shall be that address
specified below or such different address as may hereafter be specified, by either party by ~~'ritten
notice to the other:
To the Public Entity at:
City of Mounds View
2410 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1429
Attention: Aaron Backman, Economic Development Coordinator
To the State Entity at:
Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
Brownftelds and Community Assistance
1st National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Attention: Marcus Martin, Project Manager
To the Commissioner of Finance at:
• Minnesota Department of Finance
400 Centennial Office Bldg.
658 Cedar St.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Attention: Commissioner of Finance
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Section 6.13 Binding Effect and Assignment or Modification. This Agreement shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Public Entity and the State Entity, and their
respective successors and assigns. Provided, however, that neither the Public Entity nor the State
Entity may assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the other party. No change or modification of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding on either the Public Entity or the State Entity unless such change or
modification is in writing and signed by an authorized official of the party against which such
change or modification is to be imposed.
Section 6.14 Waiver. Neither the failure by the Public Entity, the State Entity, or the
Commissioner of Finance, as a third party beneficiary of this Agreement, in any one or more
instances to insist upon the complete and total observance or performance of any term or
provision hereof, nor the failure of the Public Entity, the State Entity, or the Commissioner of
Finance, as a third party beneficiary of this Agreement, to exercise any right, privilege, or remedy
conferred hereunder or afforded by law shall be construed as waiving any breach of such term,
provision, or the right to exercise such right, privilege, or remedy thereafter. In addition, no
delay on the part of either the Public Entity, the State Entity; or the Commissioner of Finance, as
a third party beneficiary of this Agreement; in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall
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operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy
preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy.
Section 6.15 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the documents, if an}', referred to
and incorporated herein by reference embody the entire agreement between the Public Entity and
the State Entity, and there are no other agreements, either oral or written, between the Public
Entity and the State Entity on the subject matter hereof.
Section 6.16 Choice of Law and Venue. All matters relating to the validity,
construction, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement shall be deterniined in accordance
with the laws of the State of Minnesota. All legal actions initiated with respect to or arising from
any provision contained in this Agreement shall be initiated, filed and venued in the State of
Minnesota District Court located in the City of St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota.
Section 6.17 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is finally judged by any
court to be invalid, then the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and they
shall be interpreted, performed, and enforced as if the invalid provision did not appear herein.
Section 6.18 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to all of the matters
contained in this Agreement.
Section 6.19 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but such
. counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 6.20 Matching Funds. The Public Entity must obtain and supply the following
matching funds, if any, for the completion of the Predesign Stage:
NONE
Any matching funds which are intended to meet the above requirements must either he in the
form of (i) cash monies, (ii) legally binding commitments for money, or (iii) equivalent funds or
contributions, including equity, which have been or will be used to complete or pay for the
Predesign Stage.
Section 6.21 Third-Parh~ Beneficiary. The Public Entity and the State Entity agree that
the completion of the Predesign Stage will benefit the State of Minnesota, and the provisions and
requirements contained herein are for the benefit of both the State Entity arrd the State of
Minnesota. Therefore the State of Minnesota, by and through its Commissioner of Finance, is
and shall be a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement.
Section 6.22 Additional Requirements. The Public Entity and the State Entity agree to
comply with the following additional requirements.
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Special Condit'sons
The following activities and costs are based on a budget submitted by the Public Entity.
Modifications must be approved in writing by the State Entity.
Approved Budget for pre-design activities related to the Mounds View Redevelopment
Praject.
Approved Costs _ Amount
Contract Consultant Services
Project ManagementlPublic Involvement $160,375.00
Environmental $128,000.00
Right of Way Specifications $174,000.00
Roadway Design $506,000.00
Bridge Design $170,000.00
Utility Coordination/Design $20,000.00
Subtotal Consultant Services $1,158,375.00
Ramsey County Support Services
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Project Management/Administration $65,000.00
Survey/Mapping $30,000.00
Legal Services (Right of Way) $40,000.00
Printing (Bid Plans & Specifications) $15,000.00
Subtotal County Support Services $150,000.00
Subtotal Consultant and County Suppart Costs $1,308,375.00
Contingency $327,125
Total $1,635,500
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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, the Puhlic Entity and the State Entity have executed this
Grant Agreement on the day and date indicated immediately below their respective signatures.
PUBLIC ENTITY:
City of Mounds View,
a home rule charter city
Grant Agreement Number: RDGP-0~-0001-o-FYOa
Its: ~''i/~r~
And: ~~~ ~,
Its: Ci-~ i4ds~i<`~s ~ti,rrr
Dated: to - 2 y - o ~
STATE ENTITY:
Department of Employment and Economic
Development,
By:
Its:
Dated:
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