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CASE # 7 CONSIDER JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND USE OF CDBG FUNDS By: Merland Otto Background: The 1989 improvements at River's Bend Park were funded through the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds with specific emphasis on making the park accessible to seniors and handicapped individuals. Due to the County Road #116 bridge construction, anticipated construction traffic, and concern over the load bearing capacity, the access road from the parking lot to the County right-of-way was not paved. I have talked with Anoka County Project Inspector Bill Howard about the possibility of paving the access road as part of the County's paving project. He indicated that this could likely be done very cost effectively since their unit prices are very favorable on the County Road #116 job. Using their unit prices, paving the remaining access road and subgrade correction should be less than $6,000. In reviewing project records, the use of $136,352.24 has been authorized for the project by the CDBG coordinator rather than the budget of $129,500. The pavement costs would, therefore, be covered under the 1989 CDBG funding authorization ($6,852 additional funds vs. $6,000 estimated project cost). A joint powers agreement would need to be entered into with the County for this work. On a separate account, the City has used CDBG funds to establish a revolving loan program for economic development. Due to the administrative expenses and staff time involved, this has not been an effective program. The City has approximately $25,500 from this defunct program which must be reallocated within 18 months or the City loses the funds. A suggestion has been made to reallocate those funds for continued improvements at River's Bend Park with emphasis on handicapped accessibility and senior needs (additional handrails, benches, concrete pads for tables, etc.). The Council will need to set a public hearing date for the proposed reallocation of funds for this use or any alternative use. Recommendation: 1) Adopt resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a joint powers agreement with Anoka County to pave the access road under the County Road #116 project. 2) Set public hearing date for the re-use of CDBG funds from the revolving loan fund for additional park improvements at River's Bend Park. Council Action: 1) Motion to adopt/not adopt Resolution 090-07- authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a joint powers agreement with Anoka County in an amount not to exceed $6,500 for paving the access road under the County Road #116 project. 2) Motion to schedule a public hearing at ~ p.m. on for the purpose of reusing CDBG revolving loan funds for park improvements at River's Bend Park. Review Checklist: City Administrator X City Attorney City Engineer X Community Development Director Chief of Police Finance Officer Public Works Supervisor Other /06