Resolution 37-03 Grant Application

WHEREAS, the Mountain Iron Public Library building and public library services should be accessible to all residents; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron has title to the site and building where the Mountain Iron Public Library is located; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron has determined that various modifications are necessary within the Mountain Iron Public Library building to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act and Minnesota State Building Code Accessibility Standards; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron has determined that such modifications will cost approximately $159,776; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron has determined that it will need a matching grant from the Department of Education to pay for such modifications; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron shall provide matching funds for expenditures relating to the public library accessibility project in an amount equal to the amount of the grant from non-state sources and that such match shall be dollar-for-dollar and not matched by in-kind contributions; and,

WHEREAS, the source of the matching funds will be the General Fund; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron understands and agrees to adhere to the list of assurances as stated in the grant application.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that it authorizes the City Administrator to submit a grant application totaling $79,888 to make accessibility related modifications at the Mountain Iron Public Library building; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that the City Administrator and the Mayor are authorized to sign and submit all applicable contracts, documents and agreements associated with the application or grant agreement on behalf of the City of Mountain Iron.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 3rd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2003.