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Approving the use of additional grant funds through the Ward 3 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for a new Hamline Avenue Pathway.
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WHEREAS, on December 14, 2022 by adoption of Resolution No. 22-1936, the City Council approved a proposal from the Highland District Council for STAR grant financing through the Ward 3 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to install a new sidewalk on the west side of Hamline Avenue between Highland Parkway and Montreal Avenue (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2023, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed an amended proposal for the Project which included a request for additional funding due to cost increases; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board, in their report to the Mayor dated March 24, 2023, wrote in the recommendation section that the Project be tabled for additional information; and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that the recommendation to table for additional information constitutes a recommendation to deny and a rating of “0”; and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that the Project has a public purpose and will benefit the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, due to the community significance of this sidewalk project, a waiver to City Council approved Neighborhood STAR Guidelines is being recommended to eliminate the required $1 for $1 match of non-city resources; 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 grant financing up to $405,200 through the Ward 3 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 wi...
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