2022-033 Resolution Authorizing Application to the Deed Contamination Cleanup Grant Program for the Blake Road Station Phase B Project CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-033
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE DEED CONTAMINATION CLEANUP
GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE BLAKE ROAD STATION PHASE B PROJECT
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins has identified a contamination cleanup project within the City
located at 8490 Excelsior Boulevard to be developed as Blake Road Station Phase B by TF
Hopkins, LLC (Trilogy Real Estate Group) that meets the purposes and criteria of this program; and
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins is located within the seven county metropolitan area defined in
section 473.121, subdivision 2, is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's Local Housing
Incentives Account Program under section 473.254, and
WHEREAS the City 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; and
WHEREAS the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance and the institutional,
managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate project and grant administration; and
WHEREAS the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the Department of
Employment and Economic Development application are committed to the project identified; and
WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in
the contract grant agreements.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Hopkins approves the Contamination
Cleanup grant application to be submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic
Development (DEED) on May 2, 2022, by the City of Hopkins for the Blake Road Station Phase B
site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Hopkins acts as the legal sponsor for the project
contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on May 2, 2022 and that
the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic
Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Hopkins.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that, upon approval of the grant application, the
Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute such agreements with the State of
Minnesota as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Hopkins.
Adopted this 19th day of April, 2022.
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk