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Councilmember Buscher introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> <br />RESOLUTION #26-228 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CITY’S POLICY REQUIRING COMPLIANCE <br />WITH MINN. STAT. § 16C.285 RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR FOR PROJECTS <br />RECIEVING CITY FUNDING GREATER THAN $50,000 <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, On September 22, 2026, at the Ramsey City Council Work Session, the <br />Council discussed the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 16C.285 regarding Responsible Contractors <br />and the City’s options for incorporating a requirement for compliance for projects that receive <br />financial assistance from the City; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that projects that receive financial assistance <br />from the City require a greater level of scrutiny and protection due to the use of public funds and <br />the Responsible Contractor criteria and reporting requirements under Minn. Stat. § 16C.285 <br />provide a reasonable framework for creating that additional scrutiny and protection; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2026 Council meeting, the Council considered the <br />following policy: <br /> <br />Any project receiving financial assistance from the City valued at more than <br />$50,000 shall be required to meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor <br />identified in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 3, and shall comply with the reporting <br />requirements provided in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 4, 5, and 6, as applicable. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA <br />COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> <br />1. Responsible Contractor Policy <br />(a) Any project receiving financial assistance from the City valued at more than <br />$50,000 shall be required to meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor <br />identified in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 3, and shall comply with the reporting <br />requirements provided in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 4, 5, and 6, as applicable. <br />(b) Projects receiving $50,000 or less in financial assistance from the City and <br />privately funded projects shall not be required to comply with Minn. Stat. § 16C.285. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />Peters, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br /> <br /> Mayor Heineman <br /> Councilmember Buscher <br /> Councilmember Peters <br /> Councilmember Riley <br /> Councilmember Specht <br /> Councilmember Stewart <br />