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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND GRANT FROM THE STAR REVOLVING LOAN FUND
FOR FINANCING OF'I`HE RIGHT STEP ACADEMY FACILTTY RENOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the STAR Revolving Loan Fund was established to improve the availabiliTy and fle�bility of public
funds for neighborhood businesses wishing to improve their facilities.
WI-IEREAS, Right Step Academy, an Independent Public Charter School offering a structured, disciplined, and
supportive leaming environment for at-risk youth, has requested a$22,000 loan and $2,200 grant from the STAR
Revolving Loan Fund to fund renovations for its future facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
WHEREAS, the relocation of Right Step Academy to the renovated facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue will result in
substantial public benefits, including the provision of adequate classroom and mentoring space, placement of the
school in the Summit-University neighborhood that is home to appro�mately 40 percent of Right Step students, and
the availability of a library, computer lab, and other resources for student and community use during non-school hours.
WHEREAS, the Summit University Planning Council has issued a letter of support for the Right Step relocation and
facility renovation project.
WHEREAS, on October 9, 1997, the PED Credit Committee approved the proposed $24,2001oan/grant package for
consideration by the Saint Paul City Council.
RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul City Council, that a loan in the amount of $20,000 and a grant in the amount of $2,200
are authorized from the STAR Revolving Loan Fund to Right Step Academy, for the proposed renovations to its new
facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
Requested by Departm of:
Plannin &."E �nomic Develo ment
$Y: �G«'� � �-�~-L
Form AppYOVed by City Attorney
Adopti Certified by Council Secretaxy
By: 1 \ � � `
Approved� y Mayor: ' Date r, � � Z,� Q f�i 7—
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By:
$Y: `E-���5� , ����
Approve by Ma} Sub 's on to�il
By:
N° 51849
DEPARiMENTIOFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATED � ,.,� / l� �I� �
PED/Southwest Team 11-20-97 G R E E N SH �� j✓
CONTACi PERSON & PHONE INITIA TE INITIAVDATE
� DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR � qTYCOUNQL
ruce Kimmel 266-6676 ASSIGN � CITY ATfORNEY ' `2) 97 � GT' GLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE7 NUMBEN FOR � BUDGET DIfl � FIN. 8 MGT SEFVICES OIR.
POUiiNG
'(\ e . � � �f 7 OflDEF MAYOR (OR
J � l�i'ncan KimheI
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES One �1� (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
AGTION REQUESTED
Signature on the attached City Council Resolution authorizing a$22,000 loan and $2,200 grant from the STAR Revolving
I,oan Fund to Right Step Academy, for renovations to its future facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
RECOMMENDATIONS Approva (A) m Rejett (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING UUESTIONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION �� Has this person�rm ever worketl untler a contrect for this tlepartment�
_ CIB COMMliiEE _ YES NO
2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee?
_ STAFF — VES NO
_ DISiRICT COVRi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a sltill not normally possessed ry p oy
by any currant ci em 1 ee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COVNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO
Exp1aM all yes enswers on ceparate sheet a�d ettach to greea shaet
IN�TIATING PROBLEM.ISSUE.OPPORTUNffY(Who, What, W�en. Where. W�y)
Right Step Academy is relocating in February 1998 from its current facility in Lowertown to the former Selby Superette
facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue. The school has a proposed renovation budget of $96,600 and is requesting a STAR.
loan and grant for approximately 25% of this amount. The PED Credit Committee reviewed and approved the proposal at
its October 11, 1997 meeting. The Summit University Planning Council has issued a letter of support for the project.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO: � . . ,�
The relocation of Right Step Academy will result in substantial public benefits, including the provision of
adequate classroom and mentoring space, placement of the school in the Sununit-University neighborhood that
is home to approximately 40 percent of Right Step students, and the a�ailability of a library, computer lab, and
other resources for student and community use during non-school hours.
DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED�
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DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVEO� J
The proposed renovation project could be significantly delayed while Right Step identifies and secures an alternative
source of fmancing.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TflANSACTION $ .P,2.4�ZOO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NQ
FUNDIWG SOURCE R�'�..�1. �'N}}(] AC71VI7Y NUMBER _ _ _ -
FINANCIAL WFORfhATION: (EXPLAIN) P7-930-90306-0547-77103 grant)
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
�3
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND GRANT FROM THE STAR REVOLVING LOAN FUND
FOR FINANCING OF'I`HE RIGHT STEP ACADEMY FACILTTY RENOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the STAR Revolving Loan Fund was established to improve the availabiliTy and fle�bility of public
funds for neighborhood businesses wishing to improve their facilities.
WI-IEREAS, Right Step Academy, an Independent Public Charter School offering a structured, disciplined, and
supportive leaming environment for at-risk youth, has requested a$22,000 loan and $2,200 grant from the STAR
Revolving Loan Fund to fund renovations for its future facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
WHEREAS, the relocation of Right Step Academy to the renovated facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue will result in
substantial public benefits, including the provision of adequate classroom and mentoring space, placement of the
school in the Summit-University neighborhood that is home to appro�mately 40 percent of Right Step students, and
the availability of a library, computer lab, and other resources for student and community use during non-school hours.
WHEREAS, the Summit University Planning Council has issued a letter of support for the Right Step relocation and
facility renovation project.
WHEREAS, on October 9, 1997, the PED Credit Committee approved the proposed $24,2001oan/grant package for
consideration by the Saint Paul City Council.
RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul City Council, that a loan in the amount of $20,000 and a grant in the amount of $2,200
are authorized from the STAR Revolving Loan Fund to Right Step Academy, for the proposed renovations to its new
facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
Requested by Departm of:
Plannin &."E �nomic Develo ment
$Y: �G«'� � �-�~-L
Form AppYOVed by City Attorney
Adopti Certified by Council Secretaxy
By: 1 \ � � `
Approved� y Mayor: ' Date r, � � Z,� Q f�i 7—
�c V�/
By:
$Y: `E-���5� , ����
Approve by Ma} Sub 's on to�il
By:
N° 51849
DEPARiMENTIOFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATED � ,.,� / l� �I� �
PED/Southwest Team 11-20-97 G R E E N SH �� j✓
CONTACi PERSON & PHONE INITIA TE INITIAVDATE
� DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR � qTYCOUNQL
ruce Kimmel 266-6676 ASSIGN � CITY ATfORNEY ' `2) 97 � GT' GLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE7 NUMBEN FOR � BUDGET DIfl � FIN. 8 MGT SEFVICES OIR.
POUiiNG
'(\ e . � � �f 7 OflDEF MAYOR (OR
J � l�i'ncan KimheI
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES One �1� (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
AGTION REQUESTED
Signature on the attached City Council Resolution authorizing a$22,000 loan and $2,200 grant from the STAR Revolving
I,oan Fund to Right Step Academy, for renovations to its future facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
RECOMMENDATIONS Approva (A) m Rejett (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING UUESTIONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION �� Has this person�rm ever worketl untler a contrect for this tlepartment�
_ CIB COMMliiEE _ YES NO
2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee?
_ STAFF — VES NO
_ DISiRICT COVRi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a sltill not normally possessed ry p oy
by any currant ci em 1 ee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COVNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO
Exp1aM all yes enswers on ceparate sheet a�d ettach to greea shaet
IN�TIATING PROBLEM.ISSUE.OPPORTUNffY(Who, What, W�en. Where. W�y)
Right Step Academy is relocating in February 1998 from its current facility in Lowertown to the former Selby Superette
facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue. The school has a proposed renovation budget of $96,600 and is requesting a STAR.
loan and grant for approximately 25% of this amount. The PED Credit Committee reviewed and approved the proposal at
its October 11, 1997 meeting. The Summit University Planning Council has issued a letter of support for the project.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO: � . . ,�
The relocation of Right Step Academy will result in substantial public benefits, including the provision of
adequate classroom and mentoring space, placement of the school in the Sununit-University neighborhood that
is home to approximately 40 percent of Right Step students, and the a�ailability of a library, computer lab, and
other resources for student and community use during non-school hours.
DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED�
None. ��;v� �� (`��
Nu'v 2 � ���1
DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVEO� J
The proposed renovation project could be significantly delayed while Right Step identifies and secures an alternative
source of fmancing.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TflANSACTION $ .P,2.4�ZOO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NQ
FUNDIWG SOURCE R�'�..�1. �'N}}(] AC71VI7Y NUMBER _ _ _ -
FINANCIAL WFORfhATION: (EXPLAIN) P7-930-90306-0547-77103 grant)
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
�3
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND GRANT FROM THE STAR REVOLVING LOAN FUND
FOR FINANCING OF'I`HE RIGHT STEP ACADEMY FACILTTY RENOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the STAR Revolving Loan Fund was established to improve the availabiliTy and fle�bility of public
funds for neighborhood businesses wishing to improve their facilities.
WI-IEREAS, Right Step Academy, an Independent Public Charter School offering a structured, disciplined, and
supportive leaming environment for at-risk youth, has requested a$22,000 loan and $2,200 grant from the STAR
Revolving Loan Fund to fund renovations for its future facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
WHEREAS, the relocation of Right Step Academy to the renovated facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue will result in
substantial public benefits, including the provision of adequate classroom and mentoring space, placement of the
school in the Summit-University neighborhood that is home to appro�mately 40 percent of Right Step students, and
the availability of a library, computer lab, and other resources for student and community use during non-school hours.
WHEREAS, the Summit University Planning Council has issued a letter of support for the Right Step relocation and
facility renovation project.
WHEREAS, on October 9, 1997, the PED Credit Committee approved the proposed $24,2001oan/grant package for
consideration by the Saint Paul City Council.
RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul City Council, that a loan in the amount of $20,000 and a grant in the amount of $2,200
are authorized from the STAR Revolving Loan Fund to Right Step Academy, for the proposed renovations to its new
facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
Requested by Departm of:
Plannin &."E �nomic Develo ment
$Y: �G«'� � �-�~-L
Form AppYOVed by City Attorney
Adopti Certified by Council Secretaxy
By: 1 \ � � `
Approved� y Mayor: ' Date r, � � Z,� Q f�i 7—
�c V�/
By:
$Y: `E-���5� , ����
Approve by Ma} Sub 's on to�il
By:
N° 51849
DEPARiMENTIOFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATED � ,.,� / l� �I� �
PED/Southwest Team 11-20-97 G R E E N SH �� j✓
CONTACi PERSON & PHONE INITIA TE INITIAVDATE
� DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR � qTYCOUNQL
ruce Kimmel 266-6676 ASSIGN � CITY ATfORNEY ' `2) 97 � GT' GLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE7 NUMBEN FOR � BUDGET DIfl � FIN. 8 MGT SEFVICES OIR.
POUiiNG
'(\ e . � � �f 7 OflDEF MAYOR (OR
J � l�i'ncan KimheI
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES One �1� (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
AGTION REQUESTED
Signature on the attached City Council Resolution authorizing a$22,000 loan and $2,200 grant from the STAR Revolving
I,oan Fund to Right Step Academy, for renovations to its future facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue.
RECOMMENDATIONS Approva (A) m Rejett (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING UUESTIONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION �� Has this person�rm ever worketl untler a contrect for this tlepartment�
_ CIB COMMliiEE _ YES NO
2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee?
_ STAFF — VES NO
_ DISiRICT COVRi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a sltill not normally possessed ry p oy
by any currant ci em 1 ee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COVNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO
Exp1aM all yes enswers on ceparate sheet a�d ettach to greea shaet
IN�TIATING PROBLEM.ISSUE.OPPORTUNffY(Who, What, W�en. Where. W�y)
Right Step Academy is relocating in February 1998 from its current facility in Lowertown to the former Selby Superette
facility at 1019-1025 Selby Avenue. The school has a proposed renovation budget of $96,600 and is requesting a STAR.
loan and grant for approximately 25% of this amount. The PED Credit Committee reviewed and approved the proposal at
its October 11, 1997 meeting. The Summit University Planning Council has issued a letter of support for the project.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO: � . . ,�
The relocation of Right Step Academy will result in substantial public benefits, including the provision of
adequate classroom and mentoring space, placement of the school in the Sununit-University neighborhood that
is home to approximately 40 percent of Right Step students, and the a�ailability of a library, computer lab, and
other resources for student and community use during non-school hours.
DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED�
None. ��;v� �� (`��
Nu'v 2 � ���1
DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVEO� J
The proposed renovation project could be significantly delayed while Right Step identifies and secures an alternative
source of fmancing.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TflANSACTION $ .P,2.4�ZOO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NQ
FUNDIWG SOURCE R�'�..�1. �'N}}(] AC71VI7Y NUMBER _ _ _ -
FINANCIAL WFORfhATION: (EXPLAIN) P7-930-90306-0547-77103 grant)