2007-031
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-31
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT AND THE DEED
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the City has identified a clean-up project within the City located at 9300 Excelsior
Boulevard for redevelopment by Opus Corporation that meets the purposes and criteria of
these programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's Housing
Incentive Program for 2007 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore
eligible to make application for funds under the Tax Base Revitalization Account; and
WHEREAS, that the City of Hopkins has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance,
and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project
administration, and
WHEREAS, that the sources and amounts of local match identified in the applications are
committed to the project, and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has not violated any federal, state, or local laws pertaining to
fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt
practice.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins supports the environmental
financial grant applications to the Department of Employment and Economic Development
and Metropolitan Council, and agrees to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the
applications submitted on May 1, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its applications, the City of Hopkins may
enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council for the
above referenced project.
Adopted this 17th day of April, 2007.
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