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Presented By
Referred To
NEIGHBORHOOD STAR PROGRAM GUIDELINE MODIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Program was established by
the Mayor and City Council on September 9, 1994, by Resolution #94-1127, to promote
partnerships through neighborhood revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board was established for the purpose of making
recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters relating to the Neighborhood STAR
program; and
WHEREAS, as part of its ongoing responsibility, at its December 11, 2002 meeting, the
Neighborhood STAR Soard has recommended several amendments to the STAR Guidelines which
require legisiative approval; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes include: raising the maximum Neighborhood STAR Small
grant amount aliowed from $20,000 to $25,000; and delineating the circumstances by which faith
based community applicants may participate in the program; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Mayor, and with the advice of the
Neighborhood STAR Board, the Councif of the City of Saint Paul does hereby adopt the changes
to the Neighborhood STAR Program Guidelines as delineated on Attachment A, and hereby made
part of this resolution.
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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CONTACT PERSON & PHONE:
Michele Swanson, 6-6574
MUST BE ON COUNCII, AGENDA BY (DATE)
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ncTTOxxEQuES�n: Approvaf of Neighborhood STAR Program Guideline Modifications
RECOMMBNDATIONS: Appcove (A) or Reject �)
PLANNING COMMTSSION
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PERSONAT., SERVICE CANTRACTS M[FST ANSWER TIiE FOLLOWING QUESTIONSc
1. Has tttis person/firm ever worked under a contract for tl�is departlnent?
Yes No
2. Has this persoNfum ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this pessonlfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any werent ciTy empioyee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and at[ach to green sheet
INI1'IATING PROBLEM,ISSUE, OPYOR'PONITY (Who, Whak WLen, Wllere, Why):
The changes to the Neighborhood STAR Guidelines will increase the maYimum small grant request from $20,000 to
$25,000, will increase the mnumum large grant request from $20,001 to $25,001 and will clarify eligibiliry language
for religious arganiza&ons.
A^� VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Sxnail gant recipients can receive grants up to $25,000.
DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
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ffiSADVANTAGBS IR NOS APPROVED:
Guidelines stay the same.
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $O.00
FUNDING SOURCE:
FINAI3CIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
COST{REVENUE BUDGETED:
AC'CNITY NIJMBERS: N/A
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- Attachment A -
2003 Neighborhood STAR Program
Recommended Guideline Changes:
1) Increase the Small Grant Program Funding Limit
PART 1, STAR Program Cycles, Paragraph 1: The STAR Small Grant Program cycle
occurs each February through May, and provides matching grant funds for non-profit
and public entities. The minimum funding Request for this program is $5,000, with a
maximum request of �28;886 $25,000.
Appendix: Acronyms and Definitions, Definitions, Page 15: Small Grant Program -
The Neighborhood STAR Program that awards small grants of $5,000 to $29;666
$25,000 for programs and projects.
2) Increase the Minimum Amount Availabte through the Large Loan
and Grant Program.
PART 1, STAR Program Cycles, Paragraph 2: The Neighborhood STAR Large Loan
and Grant Program begins in May of each year, and funding recommendations occur in
late September. Non-profit and public entities may request matching loan and(or grant
assistance of $�8;6A�- $25,001 or more. Individual businesses qualify for requests in
excess of $50,�00. There is no maximum loanlgrant request.
3) Clarify Eligibility of Religious Organizations.
Include the following language:
PART 2, ELIGIBILITY, Paragraph 1, Eligible Applicants: Ghurches and religious
organizations are eliq+ble to a�plv when in partnership with a neighborhood and\or
communit�proup with respect to a project that is non-sectarian.