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Approving the Commercial Corridor Program Guidelines, Citywide.
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WHEREAS, on December 11, 2024, the City Council of the City of Saint Paul approved the Commercial Corridor Fund; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2025, the City Council of the City of Saint Paul approved the Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Commercial Corridor Fund is funded in part by the City of Saint Paul with Economic Development STAR and is financed in accordance with Minnesota Statues, Chapter 297A, authorized by the State of Minnesota, Chapter No. 375, Sec.46; and
WHEREAS, the Commercial Corridor Fund is funded in part by the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority with HRA General Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program is now known as the Commercial Corridors Program; and
WHEREAS, the Director and staff in the Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) recommend certain amendments to the Commercial Corridors Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, investing in and supporting commercial corridors is a key contributor to vibrant communities and positive economic outcomes, such as beautifying the streetscape to create a pleasant experience for pedestrians, thriving small businesses, creating and retaining jobs, and placemaking efforts in Saint Paul’s neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, the City of Saint Paul identified investments along key commercial corridors as a main priority; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Commercial Corridor Fund is to fund the Commercial Corridor Program, and assist geographically focused organizations in furthering economic development outcomes in identified commercial corridors in the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, an eligible organization has been selected to manage funds for each of the identified commercial corridors; now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority hereby takes the following action:
1. Approval o...
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