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Authorizing application to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for Redevelopment Grants for the Pedro Park, Model Cities Brownstone, Model Cities Central Exchange, and Victoria Park Apartments sites.
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BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota act as the legal sponsor for projects contained in the Redevelopment Grant Program applications to be submitted on February 1, 2013 for the Pedro Park, Model Cities Brownstone, Model Cities Central Exchange, and Victoria Park Apartments sites, and that the Director of the Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of these projects on behalf of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the projects identified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City certifies that it has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest, or other unlawful or corrupt practice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its applications by the state, the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced projects, and that the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the projects on behalf of the applicant.