HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No.2026-36. Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Inflow/Infiltration
Resolution No. 2026-36
Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for
Inflow/Infiltration Reduction
Whereas; through efforts coordinated with the Metro Cities Association and the Metropolitan
Council, the 2023 Minnesota Legislature appropriated $12 million of state bond funds for a
sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration (I/I) reduction cost share grant program for metropolitan cities
to mitigate inflow and infiltration into sanitary sewer collections systems; and
Whereas; the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Division has been assigned to
administer the program; and
Whereas; the City of Fridley is an eligible community under the aforementioned grant program;
and
Whereas; the City of Fridley initially estimated project expenses of $1,275,000 for eligible I/I
mitigation work from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025; and
Whereas; MCES has provided a preliminary estimate to the City of Fridley for a grant award of
$217,000; and
Whereas; in order to receive granted funds, the Metropolitan Council requires approval and
execution of an end of project Grant Agreement; and
Whereas; a draft Grant Agreement has not been provided to the City of Fridley at this time;
Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that the
Mayor and City Manager are directed to execute the final Grant Agreement for submittal to the
Metropolitan Council upon receipt and review by staff and the City Attorney, and
Furthermore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that the
Public Works Director/City Engineer is directed to execute and provide any additional
documentation necessary to effect reimbursement of cost share grant funds under this Grant
Agreement.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 13 day of April, 2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk