HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-080 Resolution to Enter into Grant Agreement with MCES for Improvement to Publically owned InfrastructureMember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2016-80
A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MEDINA AND THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLICALLY OWNED INFRASTRUCTURE
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has appropriated to the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services (MCES) in the 2014 State Bonding Bill, $2,000,000 for a grant program to be
administered by the MCES for the purpose of providing grants to municipalities for capital improvements
to public municipal wastewater collection systems to reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration to the
MCES metropolitan sanitary sewer disposal system (VI Municipal Grant Program).
WHEREAS, the MCES has identified the City of Medina as a contributor of excessive inflow
and infiltration to the MCES metropolitan sanitary sewer disposal system and thus an eligible applicant
for grant funds under the UI Municipal Grant Program.
WHEREAS, grant monies will be awarded to pre -approved municipalities for a pre-
determined amount up to 50% of the cost for eligible improvements completed between May 20, 2014
and October 30, 2016.
WHEREAS, the City of Medina has submitted an application to the MCES for grant funding
for improvements to the publically owned sanitary sewer system to reduce inflow and infiltration; and
WHEREAS, the MCES has determined the amount available for reimbursement to the City for
eligible project expenses is $27,843.42.
WHEREAS, the eligible project expenses for grant funding based on final project costs is
$40,804.50.
WHEREAS, the MCES may allocate remaining funds proportionally to grant participants,
determined based on eligible project expenses submitted and available remaining grant program funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina, Minnesota, as
follows:
1. The City of Medina has budgeted and completed the City's portion of the improvements as
set forth in the agreement; and
2. The City Council agrees to enter into an agreement between the City of Medina and the
MCES for the work completed; and
3. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Medina.
Resolution No. 2016-80
October 4, 2016
Dated: October 4, 2016.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
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Jo M. Gallup, City Jerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Cousineau and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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October 4, 2016