HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-083 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/07/17Resolution No. 23-083
Resolution accepting grant funding from the Hennepin County Municipal
Broadband Expansion Fund in the amount of $89,000
Whereas, the Hennepin County Municipal Broadband Expansion Fund is providing
funding to address the digital divide and ensure all Hennepin County residents can thrive by
eliminating disparities in home broadband adoption; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park must accept the approved grant funding for the
activities outlined in the city’s grant application related to community engagement, in-person
help and public awareness campaigns and provide a bridge to possible permanent funding of
ongoing digital equity work; and
Whereas, the Hennepin County Municipal Broadband Expansion Fund grant will
reimburse all related costs in an amount not to exceed $89,000 for the city’s activities to help
reduce the digital divide and eliminate disparities in home broadband adoption ; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the grant
funding is hereby accepted, with thanks to the Hennepin County Municipal Broadband
Expansion Fund, with the understanding that the funding must be used for the activities
outlined in the grant application.
Reviewed for administration Adopted by the city council July 17, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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