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File #: RES 20-812    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 5/27/2020
Title: Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the District 6 Planning Council.
Sponsors: Amy Brendmoen

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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the District 6 Planning Council.

 

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WHEREAS, on April 17, 2020, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal from District 6 Planning Council for STAR grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to continue offering solar lights to North End residents and businesses; and

 

WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 3.25 on a scale from 1 (low) to 5 (high); and

 

WHEREAS, due to the community significance of providing North End safety through this solar lighting program, a waiver to Neighborhood STAR Guidelines requiring a dollar for dollar match is being recommended; 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 $5,000 in grant financing through the Ward 5 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; now 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.

 

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