RES 1976-46 - 00007377RESOLUTION NO. 46 -1976
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO APPLY FOR INNOVATIVE
AREA -WIDE REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley finds that rehabilitation and maintenance of the
Oxisting housing stock is essential to the continued vitality and quality of neigh-
borhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley desires to stimulate and assist owners in
rehabilitating and preserving housing in the City through neighborhood improvements,
and by providing funds for rehabilitation loans and grants, and counseling services
for owners; and
WHEREAS, federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 are available for such assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency also has funds to be used for
rehabilitation grants, and will accept applications from housing and redevelopment
authorities desiring to administer these funds; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council; which has been duly organized pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes 473.06, Subd. 3 and Minnesota Laws 1975; Chapter 13, Section 6,
Subd. 3; Section 21, Subd. 1; and Section 24, and has all of the powers and duties of
a housing and redevelopment authority pursuant to Laws 1975, Chapter 13, Section 24
under the provisions of the Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act, Minnesota Statutes
Section 462.411 to 462.711, and acts amendatory thereof, intends to apply for these
federal and state rehabilitation program funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Fridley:
1. That the Metropolitan Council is hereby requested to include the
City of Fridley in an application for grant funds under Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and an application for
state Home Improvement Grant Program funds.
2. That upon approval of such applications, the City and the Metropolitan
Council will enter into an agreement for operating the program within
the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1976.
MAYOR - WILLI M . NEE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSE
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