2015-025 Approving the Use of Henn. Co. Funds for the Oxford Village Apts. Project RESOLUTION NO. 2015-025
CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF HENNEPIN COUNTY FUNDS FOR
THE OXFORD VILLAGE APARTMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING BY PROJECT FOR
PRIDE IN LIVING
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins has approved a rezoning, comprehensive plan
amendment, and site plan for the Oxford Village Apartments project submitted by Project
for Pride in Living; and
WHEREAS The Oxford Village Apartments will provide 51 units of affordable housing
in the City of Hopkins; and
WHEREAS Project for Pride in Living has submitted a grant application for the
Environmental Response Fund program to the Hennepin County Department of
Environmental Services; and
WHEREAS Project for Pride in Living has submitted a grant application for the
Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development program; and
WHEREAS Project for Pride in Living has submitted a grant application for Hennepin
County Consortium HOME Investment Partnerships program (HOME) and Hennepin
County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) Affordable Housing Incentive
Fund(AHIF); and
WHEREAS the applicant has requested the City's support in their applications for
Hennepin County grant funding; and
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 support Project for Pride in Livings applications
requesting grant funds from Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS the grant funds will be used by Project for Pride in Living on their Oxford
Village Apartments project in the City of Hopkins; and
WHEREAS Hennepin County's grant program guidelines require approval by the
governing body of the City for submission of a grant application to Hennepin County;
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 finds that the City of Hopkins approves the
use of Hennepin County funds and authorizes applications for the grant programs to
support the Oxford Village Apartments project, for which applications are being
submitted by Project for Pride in Living.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 3rd day of March, 2015.
By:
O
Euge J. 1Vlaxwell, Mayor
Attest:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk