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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-65 Resolution Enter Into I and I Municipal Grant ProgramMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO.2019-65 A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MEDINA AND THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLICLY OWNED INFRASTRUCTURE WHEREAS, the 2017 Municipal I/I Grant Program consists of $8.739M in bonding bill funding for the purpose of providing grants to municipalities for capital improvements to public infrastructure to mitigate I/I. 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 I/I 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 31, 2017 and November 1, 2019. WHEREAS, the City of Medina has submitted an application to the MCES for grant funding for improvements to the publicly 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 $39,586. WHEREAS, the eligible project expenses for grant funding based on final project costs is $47,152.38 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 Resolution No. 2019-65 October 15, 2019 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Administrator and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement for and on behalf of the City of Medina. Dated: October 15, 2019. Kathleen Martin, Mayor Attest. 1 Jodi . Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Anderson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson And the following voted against same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2019-65 2 October 15, 2019