7.c2 Draft Resolution No. 2020-33 Support for Midco grant applicationCITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-33
WHEREAS, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) is applying to the 2021
State of Minnesota Border to Border Broadband Development Grant Program;
WHEREAS, the City of Scandia believes Midco has the legal authority to apply
for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to
ensure adequate project administration;
WHEREAS, the City of Scandia believes the broadband project, as developed
by Midco, will benefit the citizens, businesses, and institutions of our community;
WHEREAS, the City of Scandia is confident Midco will provide adequate
matching, as required by the Border to Border Broadband Development Grant
Program;
WHEREAS, the City of Scandia believes the broadband project, as developed
by Midco, aligns with the broadband deployment goals established in Section 237.012
of the Minnesota Statutes
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCANDIA CITY
COUNCIL that the City of Scandia will, upon award from the State of Minnesota,
provide up to $165,000 in financial support as part of Midco’s Grant Application for
the Minnesota Border to Border Broadband Development Grant Program for the
purposes of completing network buildout within the Scandia City Limits. And, that
funding will be provided via expense reimbursement under conditions set within the
State of Minnesota’s grant agreement with Midco for the award.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Scandia, Minnesota, this 15th day of
September, 2020.
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Mayor Christine Maefsky
Attest:
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City Administrator Ken Cammilleri