CR 2014-044 Approve the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant Sub-Recipient between the City and PPL - Oxford Green-4m
May 6, 2014 City of flopk»>� Council Report 2014-044
Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Transit Oriented Development Grant
Sub -Recipient Agreement between the City and PPL — Oxford Green
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act Grant Sub -Recipient Agreement with PPL for the Oxford
Green Proiect.
Overview
The Metropolitan Council offers Livable Communities Act (LCA) grant funding for transit
oriented developments that promote moderate to high density development projects
located within walking distance of major transit stops. Projects must be directly
connected to transit via pedestrian friendly streets and public spaces, and offer people
from various ages, backgrounds, and incomes abundant, convenient, and affordable
transportation choices. Eligible projects must be located within an LCA-TOD Eligible
Area and be within '/2 mile of a transit stop. Station stops along the SW LRT line are
considered within the eligible area.
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) has proposed a 51 -unit affordable apartment building at
the southeast corner of Oxford Avenue and Blake Road, within'/2 mile of the future
Blake Station. The project would be constructed on what is currently six parcels
consisting of renter -occupied duplexes. The properties are immediately adjacent to
Cottageville Park. PPL has named their project Oxford Green.
The City, on behalf of PPL, applied for and received $1,600,000 from the Metropolitan
Council's LCA-TOD fund to assist in land acquisition, demolition, and placemaking
within and around the project area.
As part of the administration of the grant, the City entered into a grant agreement with
the Metropolitan Council dictating the terms under which the grant would be provided.
Since the City is acting as a pass-through agency to PPL, The City and PPL need to
enter into a sub -recipient agreement that requires PPL to perform any obligations
related to the grant. The sub -recipient agreement was drafted by the City Attorney and
has been signed by PPL. The City Attorney recommends approval of the sub -recipient
agreement as it requires PPL to perform any obligations under the grant agreement
between the City and the Metropolitan Council.
Council Report 14-044
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Supporting Information
• Sub -Recipient Agreement with PPL
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Community Development Coordinator
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Alternatives
The Council has the following alternatives:
Approve Sub -Recipient Agreement
Approve Sub -Recipient Agreement with changes
Deny Sub -Recipient Agreement and opt not to accept the Metropolitan Council
LCA-TOD Grant