HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-093 Resolution Supporting Request for Matching Funds from Henn Co HousingMember Siitari introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2011-93
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS FROM
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE "OPEN TO BUSINESS" INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the
"HCHRA") is soliciting proposals from suburban Hennepin municipalities for matching
funds to support the municipalities in contracting with the Metropolitan Consortium of
Community Developers ("MCCD") to offer technical assistance to small businesses and
entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina (the "City") seeks such funds to pay for one-half
of the annual cost of the "Open to Business" services offered by MCCD in order to offer
the services to residents and businesses in the City; and
WHEREAS, if the City Council is granted and accepts funds from the HCHRA,
the City commits to contract with MCCD for "Open to Business" services and to fund
one-half of the 2012 cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina
supports the submission of a request for matching funds from the Hennepin County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority to take part in the "Open to Business" Initiative.
Dated: October 4, 2011.
Attest:
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Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
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T. M. Crosby, Jr., May 7
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Pederson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Crosby, Martinson, Pederson, Siitari
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Weir)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2011-93
October 4, 2011