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Authorizing the use of the Neighborhood STAR Program funds for Public Works' sidewalk program and bike & pedestrian improvements.
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WHEREAS, on November 15, 2024, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal from Saint Paul Public Works Department (“Public Works”) for Mill and Overlay and Sidewalk Programs (“Projects”); and
WHEREAS, these Projects provide for city-wide capital improvements to address sidewalk maintenance and mill and overlay needs; and
WHEREAS, a private match was not pledged to these Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated the Project a .5 on a scale from 1 (low) to 5 (high); and
WHEREAS, due to the community significance of these Projects, the following three waivers to City Council approved Neighborhood STAR Guidelines are being recommended: (1) waiver to the requirement that a City Department have a partnership with a neighborhood and/or community group; and (2) waiver of the required $1 for $1 match with private resources; and (3) waiver to the requirement that no funds be spent until the STAR funds are awarded; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council to participate in the financing of these activities by a total of $851,132 through the 2024 Neighborhood STAR Programs; now be it
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Saint Paul:
1. that upon the recommendation of the Mayor that funds are available for appropriation, the Neighborhood STAR awards for the Projects as described above are hereby approved.
2. that the following waivers are approved due to the community significance of the Projects:
• Public Works is not required to obtain a neighborhood and/or community group for the Projects; and
• There is no funding match requirement for the Projects; and
• Public Works can use the awarded Neighborhood STAR funds to reimburse itself for expenses that were incurred any time after January 1, 2024.
3. that City staff and officials are authorized to take all actions necessary to carry out the activities authorized by this Resolution, including finalizing all documents and agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney’s Office.