CR 07-044 Environmental Clean-Up Grant Apps-Excelsior CrossingsApril 12, 2007
CITY OF
NOPKINS
Council Report 2007-044
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP GRANT APPLICATIONS - EXCEL510R CROSSINGS
Propo ed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 2007-31
authorizing the submittal of environmental cleanup ` rq ant applications to Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development and Metropolitan Council in
conjunction with the proposed Opus Corporation's Excelsior Crossings redevelopment
rp oject.
Overview
In 2006 the City applied for and received environmental clean-up grant funds on behalf of
Opus Northwest for the environmental remediation of the former SUPERVALU North Annex
property. Additional soil contamination was discovered under the structure and throughout
the site which was not anticipated and as a result, Opus Northwest has asked the City to
support supplemental grant applications to DEED and the Met Council.
Applicants for the respective grant funds must be municipalities or other such agencies.
Therefore, the City of Hopkins would act as the official sponsor and applicant for these
programs. All costs associated with the development of the applications will be paid by Opus
Corporation including any local match required.
The approximate total amount of the grant requests is $954,000 with Opus contributing
$354,000.
Primary Issues to Consider
Opus Northwest has agreed to assume all costs associated with this grant application. As a
result, staff recommends authorizing its submittal.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2007-31
Ke~ten erum
Housin Developme t Coordinator
Financial Impact: $_0 Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
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 aclean-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.
By
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
Attest:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk.