Title
Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for the Twin Cities German Immersion School campus.
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WHEREAS, on May 22, 2019, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal from the Twin Cities German Immersion School for STAR grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Program for assistance with building a stone gabion fence near their playground; and
WHEREAS, this K-8th grade school continues to positively impact Saint Paul’s Como Park neighborhood with a commitment to both the area and its many students;
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 1.33 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 $35,000 in grant financing through the Ward 5 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; and
WHEREAS, with the overall project timing being of greatest importance, eligible expenses incurred after June 11, 2020 would be eligible for STAR reimbursement; 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.