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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR A MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000,000.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth (city) act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Minnesota investment fund application to be submitted on December 15, 2015, and that the mayor and chief administrative officer of the city are hereby authorized to apply to the Minnesota department of employment and economic development (DEED) for funding of this project on behalf of the city.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure professional administration of the grant.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city has not violated any federal, state, or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the city may enter into an agreement with the state of Minnesota for the above-referenced project and that the city certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city has obtained credit reports and credit information from Cirrus Design Corporation, DBA Cirrus Aircraft (Cirrus). The city and its city auditor have reviewed the reports and information and found no adverse findings or concerns regarding, but not limited to, tax liens, judgments, court actions and filings with state, federal and other regulatory agencies are identified. Failure to disclose any such adverse information could result in revocation or other legal action.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the city.
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