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RESOLUTION NO. 9596
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE AIRPORT NOISE MITIGATIVE AREA
WHEREAS the City of Richfield (the "City") is a city located within Hennepin County
and is therefore eligible to submit an application for consideration under the Hennepin
County Transit Oriented Development (TOO) Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes S 383B.77, subd. 3.,
supports the transit-oriented development loan/grant application for submission to the
Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority on March 1, 2005 for transit-
related improvements and facilities to maximize transit ridership, enhance
pedestrian/bicycle mobility and safety, and support redevelopment of the Airport Noise
Mitigative Area; and
WHEREAS Hennepin County supported the City of Richfield on May 13, 2003 with
funds to conduct a TOO planning study for the Airport Mitigative Area; and
WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to
ensure adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in the contract agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Acting City Manager is
hereby authorized to apply to Hennepin County for this funding on behalf of the City of
Richfield and to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of
February 2005.
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Martin J. Kirs ,Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy Gibbs, Ity Clerk