Resolution No. 2023-86, Requesting CDBG Funds for a Public Facility to be Generally Located at 6101 University Avenue N.E.
Resolution No. 2023-86
Requesting Community Development Block Grant Funds for a Public Facility
to be Generally Located at 6101 University Avenue NE
Whereas, the City of Fridley’s (City) Active Transportation Plan and ADA Transition Plan prioritize
projects that improve multimodal roadway access in the City of Fridley and staff has identified a
multi-modal trail hub on the west side of Trunk Highway 47 as a priority project consistent with
these plans; and
Whereas, in 2019, 2020 and 2021 City staff conducted outreach to the affected community,
including holding meetings at the Civic Campus and onsite with the neighborhoods and
stakeholders to identify beneficial improvements to the aforementioned segment of Trunk
Highway 47; and
Whereas, in 2020, the City acquired the vacant parcel located at 6101 University Avenue for
development as a parks and trails facility; and
Whereas, staff has developed conceptual designs for the parcel’s development; and
Whereas, the City has identified this park as a priority community development need serving a
low-moderate income community; and
Whereas, the City believes that the project needs can be met through the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program that is administered by Anoka County.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley herby:
1. Supports and approves of the project described in Exhibit A attached to this resolution,
and
2. Requests $827,048 of Community Development Block Grant funds for the project; and
3. Authorizes City Staff to execute all documents necessary to secure said CDBG funds.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 24th day of July, 2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore – City Clerk