04-23 Resolution No. 12201RESOLUTION NO. 12201
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE-COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING OF THE
WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER BUILDING PROJECT.
WHEREAS, in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328),
the United States Congress made funding available for grants to fund community
projects, administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD); and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield Recreation Services Department has proposed
the replacement of the Wood Lake Nature Center main building and has secured
$12,000,000 in funding through the 2023 Minnesota General Fund Appropriations Bill
for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield will propose a Local Sales Tax to voters in
November to fund three recreation capital projects, the first of which would be the Wood
Lake Building Project; and
WHEREAS, staff has begun the planning and coordination for the project, which
will begin in full if and when final funding is secured; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has secured the commitment from HUD for this
Community Project Funding Grant and has received the award letter and grant
agreement (B-23-CP-MN-0879) for processing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, that staff is authorized to execute the Community Project Funding
Grant agreement with HUD for $3,000,000 in funding towards the Wood Lake Nature
Center Building Project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
April, 2024.
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Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Wynn, Interim City Clerk