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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 13-044 Extension of Limited Clean upCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-044 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE EXTENSION OF LIMITED CLEAN UP AND PROPERTY DAMAGE PROTECTION FOR SEWER BACK-UPS AND WATER MAIN BREAKS FOR WATER AND SEWER CUSTOMERS WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony provides water and sanitary sewer services to properties within the City of St. Anthony, and WHEREAS, water main breaks may cause water to enter into property causing damage, and WHEREAS, blockages or other conditions in the City of St. Anthony's sanitary sewer lines may cause the back-up of sewage into properties that are connected to those City of St. Anthony sanitary lines; and WHEREAS, it is often difficult to determine the exact cause and responsibility for water main breaks and sanitary sewer back-ups; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony desires to minimize the potential of expensive lawsuits arising out of water main breaks and sanitary sewer back-up claims; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony is a member of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT); and WHEREAS, in 2011, the LMCIT offered and the City of St. Anthony participated in limited "no fault" sewer coverage and water main break coverage that will reimburse users of the water and sewer system for certain clean-up costs and property damage regardless of whether the City of St. Anthony is at fault; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony desires to extend the "no fault sewer coverage and water main break coverage for the 2013-2014 insurance period. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of St. Anthony, as part of the contract for providing water and sewer services to the customers of the City of St. Anthony, and in consideration of the payment of water and sewer bills, agrees to reimburse water and sanitary sewer customers for up to $25,000 of clean-up costs and property damages caused by a water main break or sanitary sewer back-up, regardless of whether the City of St. Anthony is negligent or otherwise legally liable for damages, subject to the following conditions: I. Sanitary Sewer Back -Ups. For sanitary sewer back-ups: A. The back-up must have resulted from a condition in the City of St. Anthony's sanitary sewer system or lines and not from a condition in a private line. B. The back-up must not have been caused by catastrophic weather or other events for which Federal Emergency Management Assistance is available. C. The back-up must not have been caused by an interruption in electric power to the City of St. Anthony's sewer system or to any City of St. Anthony's lift station, which continues for more than 72 hours. D. The back-up must not have been caused by rainfall or precipitation that would constitute a 100 -year storm as determined by the National Weather Service. E. Neither the City of St. Anthony nor LMCIT will reimburse any costs which have been or are eligible to be covered under a property owner's own homeowners' or other property insurance, or which would be eligible to be reimbursed under a National Flood Insurance Protection (NFIP) policy, whether or not the property owner actually has NFIP Coverage. F. The maximum amount that the City of St. Anthony or LMCIT will reimburse is $25,000 per building, per year. In this regard, a structure or group of structures served by a single connection to the City of St. Anthony's sewer system is considered a single building. II. Water Main Breaks. For water main breaks: A. LMCIT will pay for claims presented by the City of St. Anthony for water main break damage to property of others which was not caused by the City of St. Anthony's negligence. B. Neither the City of St. Anthony nor LMCIT will pay for damages or expenses for which the property owner has been or is eligible to be reimbursed by any homeowners or other property insurance. C. The maximum amount that the City of St. Anthony or LMCIT will reimburse is $25,000 to any claimant, regardless of the number of occurrences or the number of properties affected. D. Neither the City of St. Anthony nor LMCIT will pay more than $250,000 for water main break damages resulting form any single occurrence. All water main break damage which occurs during any period of 72 consecutive hours is deemed to result from a single occurrence. If the total water main break damage for all claimants in a single occurrence exceeds $250,000, the reimbursement to each claimant will be calculated as follows: 1. A preliminary reimbursement figure is established for each claimant, equal to the lesser of the claimant's actual damages or $25,000 2. The sum of the preliminary reimbursement figures for all claimants will be calculated. 3. Each claimant will be paid a percentage of his or her preliminary reimbursement figure, equal to the percentage calculated by dividing $250,000 by the sum of all claimants' preliminary reimbursement figures. Adopted this 11th day of Lune 2013 ATTEST: Barbara J. S ci , City Clerk 4L,�X�7a_ erome O. Faust, Mayor Review for Administration: Vd (A z Mark Casey, G6 Manager CERTIFICATE AS TO RESOLUTION AND ADOPTING VOTE I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting recording officer of the City of St. Anthony, Minnesota (the "City"), hereby certify that the attached resolution is a true copy of Resolution No. 13-043, entitled: "RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTERS 462A AND 462C, ON BEHALF OF ST. ANTHONY LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATES II, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" (the "Resolution"), on file in the original records of the City in my legal custody; that the Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City at a meeting on May 28, 2013 and that the meeting was duly held by the City Council and was attended throughout by a quorum, pursuant to call and notice of such meeting given as required by law; and that the Resolution has not as of the date hereof been amended or repealed. I further certify that upon vote being taken on the Resolution at said meeting, the following Councilmembers voted in favor thereof: j iU sf-9,00se vl Cray �%ltG and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained from voting thereon or were absent: P -0+W1- &iii ll ) WITNESS my hand officially this 28`h day of May, 2013. The Mayor stated that this was the time and place fixed for a public hearing to be held on (i) a proposal that the City issue revenue bonds, in one or more series (the "Bonds"), under Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462A and 462C, as amended (the "Act") and, with respect to any tax-exempt series, Section 142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), in order to finance a project (the "Project") on behalf of St. Anthony Leased Housing Associates II Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership (the "Borrower") and (ii) a housing program prepared with respect to the Project and its financing (the "Housing Program"). The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication of the notice of public hearing at least once not less than 14 nor more than 30 days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing, in the St. Anthony Bulletin, the official newspaper of St. Anthony, Minnesota (the "City"). The affidavit was examined, found to be satisfactory and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk. The Mayor then opened the meeting for the public hearing on the proposal to issue the Bonds on behalf of the Borrower and approve the Housing Program. The purpose of the hearing was explained, the nature of the proposed Bonds was discussed, and all persons present who desired to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal to issue the Bonds and approve the Housing Program, in response to which the following persons either appeared, were recognized and made statements, or filed written comments with the City Clerk before the date set for the hearing, summaries of which appear opposite their respective names: Name of Sneaker Summary of Views The City Manager [reported that no written comments had been] [read a summary of the written comments] * filed in the Manager's office before the date of the hearing. After all persons who wished to do so had stated or filed their views on the proposal, the Mayor declared the public hearing to be closed. *Strike inappropriate language CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO.13-043 RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTERS 462A AND 462C, ON BEHALF OF ST. ANTHONY LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATES II, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows: Section 1. Recitals 1.1 St. Anthony Leased Housing Associates II, Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership (the `Borrower"), has proposed that the City issue its multifamily housing revenue bonds in one or more series (the "Bonds") and loan the proceeds to the Borrower. The proceeds of the Bonds would be used to finance a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction and equippini of a 169 -unit multifamily senior housing Project (the "Project") located at 2500 38` Avenue NE in the City. The Borrower has requested that the City consider the issuance of the Bonds, in a principal amount not to exceed $18,750,000, to assist in the financing of the Project. The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act'), to issue its revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to finance multifamily housing Projects such as the Project. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.07 provides that programs for such multifamily housing Projects may be financed with revenue bonds issued by the City, following adoption of a housing program, after a public hearing, and other proceedings conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Act. A copy of the Housing Program prepared with respect to the Project and its financing (the "Housing Program") has been presented to this Council and is ordered placed on file with the City Clerk. The Housing Program has been submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and comment as required by the Act. 1.2. At a public hearing, duly noticed and held on the date hereof, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.05, subdivision 5 and Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on the proposal to issue the Bonds and approve the Housing Program, all parties who appeared at the hearing were given an opportunity to express their views with respect to such proposal and interested persons were given the opportunity to submit written comments to the City Manager before the date of the hearing. Section 2. Preliminary Approval of Bond Financine. On the basis of the information given the City to date, the views submitted at the public hearing and the written comments (if any) submitted to the City on the Housing Program and issuance of the Bonds, the Housing Program is hereby adopted and preliminary approval is hereby given to the issuance of the Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $18,750,000, to provide financing for the Project. The adoption of this resolution shall not be deemed, however, to establish a legal obligation on the part of the City or its Council to issue or to cause the issuance of the Bonds. All details of the Bonds and the provisions for payment thereof shall be subject to final approval of this Council prior to their issuance. The Bonds, if issued, shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City, except the revenues to be received from the operation of the Project and owner thereof specifically pledged to the payment thereof, and each Bond, when, as and if issued, shall recite in substance that the Bond, including interest thereon, is payable solely from said revenues and funds specifically pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not constitute a debt or pecuniary liability of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. Section 3. Application for Bond Issuance Allocation. The Mayor and City Manager, in consultation with the Borrower, are authorized to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City to apply for an allocation of bonding authority for the Project pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474A. Adopted this 28`h day of May, 2013. 4Jerome.aust, Mayor Attest:�� Barbara J. i, City Clerk CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-042 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOR THE ST. ANTHONY FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony's Fire Department applied for a Community Partnership Grant through CenterPoint Energy; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony's Fire Department received notification that their application was accepted; and WHEREAS, CenterPoint Energy awarded the $1,300.00 matching grant to the St. Anthony Fire Department during the May 28, 2013, City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony's Fire Department will utilize the grant to assist in purchasing miscellaneous fire equipment that will assist the St. Anthony Fire Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby accepts the Community Partnership Grant from CenterPoint Energy for the St. Anthony Fire Department. Adopted this 28+s day of May, 2013 ATTEST: Barbara J. Suci"Oka" rk Review for Administration: 0. Faust, Mayor �v 0,1k Mark Casey, City Manager CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 13-041 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ST. ANTHONY -NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #282 FOR THE 2013 ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony (the "City") and the St. Anthony -New Brighton Independent School District No. 282 (ISD #282), desire to perform their elections in odd numbered years; and WHEREAS, the "City" and ISD #282 will combine elections of the City Council and School Board and hold said combined elections on the First Tuesday after the first Monday in November. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: 1) the City Clerk will conduct all local General Elections; and 2) voting equipment, responsible by the City will be used; and 3) the School District will reimburse the City 50% of the total non -fixed costs associated with the election; and 4) the City will pay the full cost of any local General Election for which the ISD #282 doesn't have an items on the ballot; and 5) ISD #282 will hold the City harmless in the conduct of elections. Approved and adopted this 28th day of Jerome O. Faust, Mayor ATTEST: ;AIAU Barbara J. Such City Clerk Reviewed for Administration: waa Mark Casey, City ' anager CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-040 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SALO POND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WHEREAS, the Salo Ponds Water Quality Improvement Project will meet the water quality permitting requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District for the City's 2013 street reconstruction program; and WHEREAS, the Salo Ponds Water Quality Improvement Project is identified in the MPCA approved Silver Lake TMDL Implementation Plan; and WHEREAS, the engineering firm of WSB & Associates, Inc. has prepared plans and specifications for the construction of a water quality treatment system for Salo Ponds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village that: 1.) Such improvements are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible. 2.) Such plans and specifications are hereby approved. 3.) The consulting engineering firm shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Finance and Commerce, an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvements under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for two times, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be opened on or about June 13, 2013, and bids will be considered by the City Council. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of St. Anthony for five (5%) percent of the amount of such bid. Adopted this 10 day of May, 2013. ATTEST: Barbara J. Suciu,10ty Clerk Reviewed for administration: .Jerome O. Faust, Mayor Mark Casey, City Nf nager F!CouncilMeetingsl20l3lO51410131Resolution 13 -=-Accept Pime.doa CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-039 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS AND GRANTS FOR 2012 & 2013 FOR THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony is required to accept all donations and grants by resolution; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony has received the following donations and grants; 2012 $10.00 Judy Lindsey St. Anthony Police Department - Crime Prevention $600.00 St. Anthony Health Care Center St. Anthony Fire Department - Goodwill Donation 2013 $500.00 Kiwanis Club of St. Anthony St. Anthony Police Department - for Community Service $8,679.83 Ramsey County St. Anthony Police Department - High Visibility Grant $1.666.66 Ramsey County St. Anthony Police Department - Radar Equipment Grant $4,255.31 Ramsey County St. Anthony Police Department - Safe and Sober Grant $1,000.00 MWMO - Mini Grant St. Anthony & St. Charles Storm Water Swale Collaboration $2UU.00 David & Barbara Hughes St. Anthony Police Department - Crime Prevention Donation NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village hereby accepts donations and grants for 2012 & 2013 for the City of St. Anthony Village. Adopted this 1401 day of May, 2013. a" � � % .. °Jerome O. Faust, Mayor ATTEST: Barbara Suciu, Cify Clerk Review for Administration: 4�4A C-(/ Mark Casey, City Manager CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-035 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE 2013-2014 GREENCORPS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony had applied to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota GreenCorps, a program of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA), for the 2012-2013 program year; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony was awarded to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota GreenCorps for the 2012-2013 program year; and WHEREAS the City of St. Anthony desires to apply to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota GreenCorps, for the 2013-2014 program year; and WHEREAS, the MPCA requires that the City of St. Anthony enter into a host site agreement with the MPCA that identifies the terms, conditions, roles and responsibilities. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of St. Anthony hereby agrees to enter into and sign a host site agreement with the MPCA to carry out the member activities specified therein and to comply with all of the terms, conditions, and matching provisions of the host site agreement and authorizes and directs the City Manager to sign the grant agreement on its behalf. Adopted this 23,d day April, 2013. C_ ATTEST: erome O. Faust, Mayor 1 Barbara J. Suciutity Clerk Reviewed for administration: / N t/ 1 a li(.(' Z Mark Casey, City M&nager CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-037 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A METROPOLITAN AREA DEDICATED TRANSIT SALES TAX WHEREAS, the Seven County Metropolitan Area ("Metro') is the economic engine for the State of Minnesota producing approximately 75% of the state's domestic gross product; and WHEREAS, the Metro is expected to grow by approximately 600,000 people by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Metro has been working diligently to grow, retain and attract jobs for our state economy; and WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transportation system is critical to be able to economically compete with other regions in the country and to attract new companies and employees to our Metro region; and WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transit system relieves congestion for highway and roadway users, attracts new economic investments, provides an essential mobility infrastructure for workers, businesses and students; and WHEREAS, approximately 79% of Minnesotans believe our state would benefit from having an expanded and improved public transit system; and 65% of Minnesotans support an increase in the Metro area sales tax to fund transit. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of St. Anthony Village does hereby encourage all Minnesota legislators to support the passage of a bill providing for a Metro wide increase in the sales tax in order to create a reliable and sufficient transit funding source that not only keeps the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region highly competitive with other regions but helps Minnesota create a world class transportation system that will allow our state to compete more effectively on a global scale and reach our full economic development potential. Adopted this 26th day of March, 2013. J rome O. Faust, Mayor ATTEST: Barbara Suciu, Clerk Review for Administration: " // y 1/J 441 Z Mark Casey, City Matrager