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l�'�, <br />Jy <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Department Approval <br />� <br />Date: 04/20/09 <br />Item No.: 13.c <br />City Manager Approval <br />� / <br />Item Description: Authorize Staff to Continue to Pursue Funding Opportunities for Twin <br />Lakes Infrastructure and Environmental Cleanup <br />BACKGROUND <br />In February staff was contacted by Congresswoman McCollum's office regarding needed <br />assistance to facilitate redevelopment in the Twin Lakes area. They had been contacted by <br />the development community and labor regarding how projects such as Twin Lakes create <br />jobs and stimulate the economy. Staff inet with the Congresswoman's staff and discussed the <br />Twin Lakes redevelopment area and also hosted a tour of the project area. The <br />Congresswoman's staff was very interested in how they might help facilitate this project. <br />While they were not able to promise any specific financial assistance they are committed to <br />helping us pursue traditional funding sources. <br />In March we received short notice that an application period was open to solicit applications <br />for the 2010 federal appropriations bill. Staff submitted an application to the <br />Congresswoman's office for assistance with Twin Lakes infrastructure and environmental <br />cleanup. We just recently received notice that their staff is holding a meeting on April 27th at <br />the Fairview Community Center to allow applicants for federal appropriations to pitch their <br />projects. Staff is seeking support from the Council to continue to pursue these types of <br />funding opportunities for the Twin Lakes area. Staff would continue to keep Council <br />apprised of availability of funding opportunities and level of commitment on the part of the <br />city. Attached is an example of the materials that staff has developed to inform potential <br />granting agencies of the issues and opportunities in the Twin Lakes area. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />There is no immediate financial impact until appropriations occur or grant awards are <br />communicated. Financial commitment on the part of the city can vary per program. The City <br />Council accepts or rejects awards before expenditure occurs. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Authorize staff to continue to pursue funding opportunities for the redevelopment of the Twin <br />Lakes area. <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />Motion authorizing staff to continue to pursue Federal Appropriations and other funding <br />opportunities to facilitate the redevelopment of the Twin Lakes area. <br />Prepared by: Duane Schwartz, Public Works Director <br />Attachments: A. Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area <br />B. Twin Lakes Environmental Application <br />C. Twin Lakes Infrastructure Project Application <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />