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Neg Business District Initiative grant agmts with local government agencies, 11/13/24-6/30/26, total combined NTE $95,000; Neg Agmt PR00006784 with Urban3, 11/13/24-12/31/25, NTE $55,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Director be authorized to negotiate Business District Initiative Agreements:
* PR00006786 with the Bloomington Port Authority, or affiliated entity, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the Site and Fa?ade Improvement Program
* PR00006785 with the Richfield Economic Development Authority, or affiliated entity, in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for the Downtown Richfield Branding and Placemaking Strategy, during the period November 13, 2024 through June 30, 2026;
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 Authority affirms Hennepin Planning Grant assistance with the City of Hopkins for the Shady Oak Station Area Development Strategy Update during the period November 13, 2024 through June 30, 2026 with a value of consultant services not to exceed $50,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Director be authorized to negotiate Agreement PR00006784 with Urban3, in an amount not to exceed $55,000, to conduct an analysis of development patterns and land value economics across Hennepin County to help inform future strategic investments in business districts and land use planning investments; during the period November 13, 2024 through December 31, 2025; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Executive Director be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the authority; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Business District Initiative (established 2015) and Hennepin Planning Grant ...
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