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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR $15,000,000 TO UPGRADE THE STEAM HEATING FACILITY AND SYSTEMS.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the City of Duluth act as the legal sponsor for project contained in an application to be submitted on July 10, 2017, and that Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Duluth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Duluth has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Duluth has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Duluth may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Chief Financial Officer, or successor in office, is hereby authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes an application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for $15 million in state funding to upgrade the steam heating facility and systems, including conversion of the distribution system along Superior Street from steam to closed-loop hot water. $15 million was appropriated to the City of Duluth during the 2017 legislative session and an application is required to acces...
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