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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for structural repairs at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Center.
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WHEREAS, on February 13, 2019, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal for STAR grant financing to assist Indigenous Roots Cultural Center with repairs to their plumbing
and electrical systems; and
WHEREAS, match of $10,000 was pledged to this initiative; and
WHEREAS, these upgrades will satisfy city inspectors and provide space for community gatherings, workshops and small entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 4.4 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 these activities by providing up to $10,000 in grant funding through the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; and
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.