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Shakopee City Council
August 15, 2023
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
Congressionally Directed Spending Application | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-097, approving an application to the United States Congress’ Congressionally Directed Spending request program. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-097. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
Congressionally Directed Spending designations, often referred to as Earmarks, allow state legislators to request funds for important projects within their states and districts. Such funding typically is used for projects relating to infrastructure, community programs, university research, hospitals, and other local initiatives.
The City of Shakopee is applying for $1 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for the Hub Regional Innovation Center. In June 2020, the City of Shakopee completed a feasibility study for the proposed facility which concluded the Hub will centralize resources and opportunities for residents of Scott, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Rice, Le Sueur, and Blue Earth Counties, and will focus on building diverse pathways into the workforce, through apprenticeships, vocational training, higher education, and entrepreneurship programs. It will function as an activity center, including space for co-working, entrepreneurs, a commercial kitchen, events, and both classroom and practical training. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
A 50% match ($1 million) is highly recommended to show the city’s level of commitment to this project. The Hub Regional Innovation Center project is in the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP BA-20-005), and the match is covered. | | |
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