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Neg 3 Business District Initiative grant agmts with the cities of Edina, Hopkins and Richfield EDA, 06/03/26-12/31/27, total combined NTE $65,000; neg 5 consultant agmts for Hennepin Planning Grant assistance, 06/03/26-12/31/27, total combined NTE $160,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the unexpended amount of $25,000 from 2023 Business District Initiative award (Resolution 23-HCHRA-0041) to the City of Edina for the Wayfinding at 50th and France project (Agreement PR00005745) be reallocated for distribution under the 2026 Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) budget as described herein; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Director be authorized to negotiate the following Business District Initiative Grant Agreements during the period June 3, 2026 through December 31, 2027:
? PR00008494 with City of Edina, or affiliated entity, for the Wayfinding at 50th and France project with a not to exceed amount of $25,000;
? PR00008493 with the City of Hopkins, or affiliated entity, for the Wayfinding from the Rails to Trails project, with a not to exceed amount of $15,000;
? PR00008492 with the Richfield Economic Development Authority, or affiliated entity, for the Downtown Richfield Wayfinding and Placemaking project, with a not to exceed amount of $25,000;
that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Executive Director be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the authority; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Director be authorized to negotiate Agreements PR00008442 with Bolton & Menk Inc.; PR00008439 with Van Meter Williams Pollack, LLP; PR00008443 with NEOO Partners, Inc.; PR00008441 with Cardo LLC; and PR00008440 with LHB Inc.; to provide for the completion of Hennepin Planning Grant projects during the period ...
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