10-240Susaension Resolution
03-03-2010
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Council File # 10-240
Green Sheet # 3100757
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNES07A
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I WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is working with its partners towards the best possible outcomes for the
2 Central Comdor Light Rail project as outlined in the Central Corridor Development Strategy, as well as to
3 strengthen local neighborhood vitality and achieve desired outcomes with regazd to green space, housing,
4 economic development, and jobs; and
WHEREAS, financing planned improvements can prove challenging, particularly in this economic climate;
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WHEREAS, Senator Dibble has introduced Senate File 2919, and Representarives Hornstein, Clark,
Hayden, and Davnie have introduced House File 3218, companion bills that allow the creation of Transit
Improvement Districts within 0.5 miles of a transit line; and
WHEREAS, the 6ills a11ow municipalities to decide how much of Transit Improvement Districts' Tax
Increment to leverage towazds financing improvements or services that will increase the effectiveness of
the transit for the region and locality; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that Saint Paul Ciry Council fully supports Senate File
2919 and House File 3218, as they will increase the City's flexibility and capacity to best implement the
Centrai Corridor Development Strategy and similar efforts along future transitways .
Bostrom
Carter
Harris
Stark
Thune
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Action Requested:
Approval of resolution supporting S.P.2919 and A.F. 3218 that allow for the creation of Transit Improvement Districts within 0.5
miles of a transit line. These bills allow municipalities to decide how much of Transit Improvement Disficts' Tax Tncrement to
leverage towards financing improvements or services that will increase the effectiveness of the transit region and localiry.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
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current city employee?
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