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HRA RES 2008-07 - 14524HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 07 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL COUNTIES TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT BOARD GRANT FUNDING OF THE FRIDLEY NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL STATION WHEREAS, the Northstar Commuter Rail Development Authority (NCDA) is a multi jurisdictional joint powers entity empowered to study multi-modal transportation systems in Hennepin, Anoka, Benton, and Sherburne Counties; and WHEREAS, the NCDA is constructing a multi-phased 80 mile commuter rail system extending from St. Cloud to downtown Minneapolis in conjunction with other transportation system improvements; and WHEREAS, the Northstar commuter rail system will utilize the existing tracks of the BNSF railroad; and WHEREAS, said railroad tracks run through the City of Fridley and a commuter rail station is proposed in the City of Fridley; and WHEREAS, Federal Funding was inadequate to cover construction costs of the Fridley Station; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley's Housing & Redevelopment Authority and the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority have purchased the land and installed the tunnel necessary for constructing the Fridley Station; and WHEREAS, Anoka County's participation in the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB)makes the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority eligible to receive grant funding through CTIB; and WHEREAS, the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority is requesting $10.6M in CTIB grant funding to be awarded in November 2008 for completion of the Fridley Station; and WHEREAS, obtaining the CTIB grant funding will allow the construction of the Fridley Station in a timely manner in order to open with the rest of the line in November 2009. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Housing & Redevelopment Authority In and For the City of Fridley kindly requests that the Counties Transit Improvement Board provide the grant funding requested for completion of the Fridley Station. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE HOUSING & RE E EL PMENT A ORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 4TH DAY OF P ER 2008. LA RENCE R. OMMERS - CHAIR ATTEST: � " �. WILLIAM W. BURNS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR