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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the North High Bridge Park Repair Project.
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WHEREAS, on October 12, 2011 the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal for STAR grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to assist the West 7th Fort Road Federation in repairing damage caused by vandalism that occurred to the North High Bridge Park in April, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 4.76 on a scale of 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 $3,000 in grant financing through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; and
WHEREAS, a waiver to the STAR guidelines in regards to the $1 for $1 matching funds requirement is being recommended; now, therefore
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 FURTHER RESOLVED that staff of the Department of Planning and Economic Development are authorized and directed to proceed with all other actions necessary to implement this Resolution.