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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS).
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WHEREAS, on May 21, 2021, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a Neighborhood STAR proposal for grant financing through the 2021 Neighborhood STAR Program to AEDS for assistance with building improvements to the Little Africa Plaza at 678 N Snelling Ave; and
WHEREAS, improving this empty commercial space with new windows and tuckpointing will positively impact Saint Paul’s Midway community; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 43.00; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council to participate in the financing of these activities by providing up to $65,000 in grant financing through the Ward 4 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; now be it
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Mayor, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby authorizes and directs the appropriate City officials to execute the necessary grant documents to implement this Resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, staff of the Department of Planning and Economic Development are further authorized and directed to proceed with all other actions necessary to implement this Resolution.