Resolution - #14-12-262 - 12/09/2014

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Councilmember Backous introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #14 -12 -262 RESOLUTION DISSOLVING THE RAMSEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the City Council has found that it is in the public's best interest to dissolve the Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 914 -11 -236, the HRA approved the transfer of all HRA assets to the City; and WHEREAS, the HRA has not entered into any contract with the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof for a loan or a grant with respect to any urban redevelopment or low -rent public housing project that remains in effect; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the dissolution of the HRA was held after due notice on December 9, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) The Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority is hereby dissolved effective December 31, 2014. 2) This resolution shall be published, and a certified copy provided to the Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development, as required by Minnesota Statute section 469.033, subdivision 7. 3) City staff shall undertake all necessary actions to effectuate the transfer of all HRA assets, agreements and related documents to the City. 4) Upon dissolution, all rights of the HRA against any person, firm or corporation shall accrue to and be enforced by the City. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Tossey, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember Backous Councilmember Tossey Councilmember Johns Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Riley