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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDEVELOPMENT GRANT CONTRACT OF $672,918 WITH MINNESOTA DEED FOR THE HISTORIC ARMORY PROJECT
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RESOLVED, that the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) is hereby authorized to accept and execute the Redevelopment Grant contract agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the restoration and remediation of the Historic Armory Site.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes acceptance of a State of Minnesota DEED Redevelopment Grant in an amount not to exceed $672,918 for which an agreement with the Armory Arts and Music Center will reimburse for the required match funding. Redevelopment activities associated with this grant funding are focused upon the abatement of hazardous materials in both buildings, including lead paint, windows, pipes and other material at the Historic Armory site.