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Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 5 neighborhood star year-round program for Taiko Arts Midwest.
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WHEREAS, on November 18, 2022, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal from Taiko Arts Midwest for STAR grant financing through the Ward 5 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to soundproof their new building on Front Avenue; and
WHEREAS, private matching dollars of $45,000 were pledged to this project; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this proposal five (5) on a scale from 1 (low) to 5 (high); and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council to participate in the financing of this activity by providing grant financing up to $45,000 through the Ward 5 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.