05-24 Resolution No. 11366 RESOLUTION NO. 11366
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ACCEPT A CENTER FOR
PREVENTION AT BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD GRANT FOR $20,500 TO BE
APPLIED TO INSTALLATION, EDUCATION AND EVALUATION OF TEMPORARY
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS OF NICOLLET AVENUE, AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTED THE ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, The Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield has allocated
funds to for temporary demonstration projects and education to increase health equity,
transform communities and create a healthier state; and
WHEREAS, The City intends to use these funds as partial reimbursement for the
temporary crosswalk improvements along Nicollet Avenue at 71St, 72"d and 73rd Streets
along with crosswalk education and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota statute 465.03 requires every acceptance of a grant or
devise of real personal property on terms prescribed by the donor be made by resolution of
more than two-thirds majority of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to accept the Statewide
Health Improvement Program reimbursement grant in the amount of
$20,500.
2. The City Manager is authorized to administer the funds in accordance
with the terms described by the Minnesota Department of Labor &
Industry, and to execute the associated agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of May
2017.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk