Item Coversheet

*4.A.13.


Shakopee City Council
February 7, 2023


FROM:Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:

Congressionally Directed Spending Award for the Regional Innovation Hub administered by Housing & Urban Development

Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-014, accepting Congressionally Directed Spending Award, administered by Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the Regional Innovation Hub and authorizing the City Administrator to execute the necessary contracts and agreements applicable to accepting this award.
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution R2023-014.

Discussion:

During the April 19, 2022 City Council Meeting, Mayor and Council approved the Resolution R2022-063 allowing the request of 2023 Congressionally Directed Spending funds to build the Regional Innovation Hub. The City of Shakopee has been awarded $1.5 million through Congressionally Directed Spending to partially fund this project.

Budget Impact:
A 50% match is required, however, can be provided through additional non-federal grant opportunities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo for R2023-014
Resolution R2023-014