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Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for the amount of $389,001 for the Fire Station 51 upgrade project.
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WHEREAS, there is funding available of $389,001 in the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG Program) to support this project; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department wishes to accept said funds and amend the financing and spending plans;
WHEREAS, these funds will be used for improvements targeted at bringing the building in compliance with current fire and life safety code, ADA compliance, B3 2030 green energy code as well as providing an environment that promotes health and wellness for Fire Department response personnel and the costs will include design and construction management; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are available for appropriation funds of $389,001 in excess of those estimated in the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council finds that there is a public purpose in providing for the improvement of Fire Station 51 to provide additional fire resources to respond to calls in the downtown area and provide space for the CARES response team; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council, upon recommendation of the Mayor and the advice of the Long Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee, that the $389,001 is available for appropriation in the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget, and said 2022 budget, is heretofore adopted by the Council, is hereby amended as attached.
Financial Analysis
See Attachment "Station 51 Project Financial Analysis $389,001
CIB Recommendation
The St. Paul Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee received this request on October 10, 2022 and recommended approval.