HomeMy Public PortalAbout2006-010 Resolution Supporting CDBG Funding Infrastructure Updates to Orono Discovery CenterMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2006-10
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CDBG FUNDING
FOR INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATES TO THE ORONO DISCOVERY CENTER
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Medina use and benefit from access to
programs and services available through the existence of the Orono Discovery Center,
WHEREAS, the City of Medina supports the provision of programs and services
to low and moderate income residents of the communities within the Orono School
District at the Orono Discovery Center and feels the strength of the Center is an asset to
the city;
WHEREAS, the proposed project will benefit the residents of the communities of
Independence, Maple Plain, Medina, Orono, Long Lake and Minnetonka Beach as well
as surrounding communities.
WHEREAS, the City of Independence has developed a proposal for the use of
Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, consistent with local and Urban
Hennepin County housing and community development needs and priorities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina
recommends the support of the application for funding for infrastructure improvements to
the Orono Discovery Center from the Consolidated Pool of the Urban Hennepin County
Community Development B lock Grant Program as submitted by the City of
Independence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Medina
recommends the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds be used for
improvements to the physical infrastructure of the Orono Discovery Center to improve
availability and provision of services to residents of the community.
Dated: February 7, 2006
ATTEST:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
Carolyn Smith, Acting Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Cavanaugh and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
Resolution No. 2006-10
February 7, 2006
thereof:
Brinkman, Weir, Smith, Cavanaugh
and the following voted against same: (Absent: Workman)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2006-10
February 7,2006