Resolution 26-08 Supporting Application

RESOLUTION NUMBER 26-08

SUPPORTING IRON RANGE RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE APPLICATION

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron understands the benefits presented in the application to implement a planning program to help Iron Range communities; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron does not have the financial capability to undertake the implementation of this program on its own; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron would like to partner with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission to undertake the implementation of the planning program for its community.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA:

1. That the City of Mountain Iron is in full support of the Iron Range Community Development Initiative and intends to participate in the pilot program as outlined in the Rural Community Development Initiative application submitted by the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission.

2. That the City of Mountain Iron enters into a contract with ARDC for the implementation of the Iron Range Community Development Initiative and further supports the initiative by allocating up to $2500 for the program.

2. That the City of Mountain Iron hereby designates the City Administration as the local contact for the project.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 19th DAY OF MAY, 2008.

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Mayor Gary Skalko
ATTEST:

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City Administrator