HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-011 Resolution Authorizing Funding for Orono Discovery Center Infrastructure ProjectMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2007-11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE ORONO DISCOVERY CENTER
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
WHEREAS, The Discovery Center serves residents of the city of Medina as a
community of the Orono School District, and is a major asset to the community through arts and
education, and community services and houses 30 community programs, including those for
Medina seniors and youth.
WHEREAS, The Discovery Center is a vital point of access to support services by the
low and moderate income households in Medina that would otherwise be out of reach,
WHEREAS, Through partial funding by a Hennepin County Community Development
Block Grant, the Discovery Center has the opportunity to update the badly outdated
infrastructure of the building, including phones, computer and Internet access and signage that
allow continued service to residents,
WHEREAS, The importance of support from the cities for the Discovery Center project
is significant for the continuation of services and programs for Medina residents.
WHEREAS, The Discovery Center has been proactive in securing the majority of
support from other funding sources for the project and is requesting the smallest level of support
from the cities,
WHEREAS, Support from the cities leverages a small amount of funds to take advantage
of the use or lose CDBG funds to create long term stability and growth potential,
WHEREAS, A shortfall in project funding of $8,400 can be met with an equal
contribution of $1400 by each of the cities within the Orono School District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina
does hereby approve funding support for the Discovery Center infrastructure improvement
project in the amount of $1400.
Dated: February 20, 2007.
Carolyn A. Si l• h, Acting Mayor
Attest:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator - Clerk
Resolution No. 2007-11
February 20, 2007
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Johnson and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Smith, Weir, Cavanaugh, Johnson
and the following voted against same: (Absent: Crosby)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-11
February 20, 2007
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