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Approving the use of neighborhood STAR grant funds for a security camera at Payne and Maryland Avenues.
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WHEREAS, on October 8, 2014, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal for STAR grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to assist Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council with costs associated with the purchase and installation of a security camera on the NW corner of Payne and Maryland Avenues; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 4.8 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 this activity by providing up to $13,020 in grant financing through the Ward 6 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; and
WHEREAS a waiver to the STAR Guideline 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
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.