Resolution Number 20-08 Grant Application

RESOLUTION NUMBER 20-08

AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WHEREAS, this site is a underutilized tract of land in the City that has remained vacant due to the conditions affecting the site; and,

WHEREAS, the Mountain Iron Comprehensive Plan which was approved by the City Council indicates this site to be developed for industrial use due to its location major highways and direct access to rail road service; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron is in need of financial assistance from DEED to undertake the development of this site; and,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, has approved the Contamination Cleanup grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on April 21, 2008, by the City of Mountain Iron for the Mountain Iron Dump site.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that the City of Mountain Iron act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on April 21, 2008 and that City Administrator is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Mountain Iron.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that the City of Mountain Iron has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the project identified.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that the City of Mountain Iron has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that upon approval of its application by the State, City Mountain Iron, Minnesota may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and that the City of Mountain Iron, Minnesota certified that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Administrator of the City of Mountain Iron are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 5th DAY OF MAY, 2008.

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Mayor Gary Skalko
ATTEST:

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City Administrator