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Authorizing application and acceptance of two grants from the State of Minnesota for asset preservation of the Minnesota Humanities Center’s main facility; amending the 2021 City budget in the amount of $1,750,000 upon acceptance of said grants; and approving and authorizing execution of a State Grant Agreement and other necessary documents in connection therewith (District 5, Ward 6).
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature approved a GO Bond Grant of $1,000,000 (the “2018 Grant”) to the City of Saint Paul (City) and a GO Bond Grant of $750,000 (the “2020 Grant” and collectively the “Grants”) for asset preservation of the Minnesota Humanities Center's main facility, including capital improvements for building envelope, foundation, and structural integrity; and for mechanical systems upgrades, including heating, ventilation, and cooling (the “Project”), in Minn. Laws 2018, Chapter 214, Article 1, Section 21, Subdivision 25 and Minn. Laws 2020, 5th Special Session, Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 21, Subdivision 39 respectively; and
WHEREAS, the non-profit entity, Minnesota Humanities Commission (“MHC”) has an existing lease with the City, dated August 15, 1995, and will continue to manage the above-referenced facilities, operate the Program as described in the Lease / Use Documents and State Grant Documents, and complete the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City, as the legal sponsor for the Project must submit an application to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for receipt of the Grants, said application to be submitted by the City’s Department of Planning and Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the City, as legal sponsor and applicant, has the legal authority to apply for the Grants, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the Project for its design life; and
WHEREAS, the City has not violated any Federal, State, or l...
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