IV.8. Adopt Resolution 2014-058, Authorizing Hennepin County's Transit Oriented Development Program Grant Application - Oxford Village Apartmentssr,
October 7, 2014
Council Report 2014-113
Hennepin County's Transit Oriented Development Program Grant Application
Authorization — Oxford Village Apartments
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 2014-
058 Authorizing Application for a Grant from Hennepin County's Transit Oriented
Development Program for the Artery Corridor.
Overview
The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) is making grant
funds available to support public and private multi -jurisdictional transit -oriented
development (TOD) projects located along Hennepin County transit corridors where
transit service is frequent and high capacity. TOD Program funds are intended to
supplement existing private and public resources in support of transit -oriented
development.
Eligible uses of funds must demonstrate a public purpose, and may include -
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nclude:1. Installation of public infrastructure improvements, including pedestrian and
bicycle facilities that improve pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit rider safety and
ease of use;
2. Clearing acquired property and installation of streets, utilities, and site
improvements for uses in accordance with the redevelopment project;
3. Acquisition of real property for the purpose of removing, preventing or reducing
blight, blighting factors or the causes of blight.
PPL is seeking $300,000 from the program funds for the purpose of exterior lighting
around the development, indoor and outdoor bicycle racks, a bike maintenance facility
for residents, site excavation and regrading, landscaping materials and installation, and
construction of the access alley on the south side of the property.
Supporting Information
• Resolution 2014-058
Meg Beekman
Community Development Coordinator
Council Report 14-113
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Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.)-
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Alternatives
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Alternatives
The Council has the following alternatives:
Approve Resolution 2014-058
Approve Resolution 2014-058 with changes
Deny Resolution 2014-058 and opt not to support PPL's application for grant
funding
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-058
CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM
HENNEPIN COUNTY'S TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE ARTERY CORRIDOR
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins is eligible to make application for grant funds from
Hennepin County's Transit Oriented Development Program; and
WHEREAS the City wishes to submit an application requesting grant funds from the
Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Program; and
WHEREAS the grant funds will be used by Project for Pride in Living, Inc on their
Oxford Village Apartments project for exterior lighting around the development, bike
racks, bike maintenance facilities for residents, site excavation and regrading,
landscaping materials and installation, as well as construction of the access alley at the
southern border of the development.
WHEREAS the Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Program Guidelines
require approval by the governing body of the City for submission of a grant application
to the Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Program; and
WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration for any grant funds received; 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, after appropriate examination and due
consideration, the governing body of the City supports the submission of a Transit
Oriented Development Program grant application to the Hennepin County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority for the proposed Oxford Village Apartments project and that
the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply to the Hennepin County Transit Oriented
Development Program on behalf of the City of Hopkins as well as execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City.
Adopted this 7th day of October, 2014
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
Attest:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk