06-13 Resolution No. 12102RESOLUTION NO. 12102
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AT
6513-25 PORTLAND AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved a
Preliminary Redevelopment Agreement with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative on
April 18, 2022, to explore the redevelopment of 6613-25 Portland Avenue with 38
supportive housing units; and
WHEREAS, as part of its due diligence required by the Preliminary Development
Agreement, Beacon had a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prepared, dated April
27, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Phase I identified two Recognized Environmental Conditions
impacting the site and recommends that a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment be
prepared; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County provides funds to cities and non-profit
organizations for such environmental assessment of property through its Brownfield
Gap Financing Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City of Richfield approves the
submittal of an application by Beacon to the Minnesota Brownfields Brownfield Gap
Financing program funded with an Environmental Response Fund grant from Hennepin
County Department of Environmental Services.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
June, 2023.
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Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dustin Leslie, City Clerk