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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Exterior Improvements to a Saint Anthony Park Neighborhood.
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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 for assistance with benches, murals and public improvements within the neighborhood of Territorial Road and Carleton Street in South Saint Anthony Park; and
WHEREAS, assisting the community organization in making improvements to this area will positively impact safety within this Saint Anthony Park community; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 41.9; and
WHEREAS, with the overall project timing being of greatest importance, eligible expenses incurred after September 1, 2021 would be eligible for STAR reimbursement; 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 $8,000 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.