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97-954��i�- 'u ! , �Y�e\'�� V �� 1 '`° Y` � �° ; , _ .�`e�_t� Presented Referred i RESOLUTION _ �, �� Iq� Council File # �— `C5 � Green Sheet # 3 y �, 1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is undertaking the redevelopment of "block 39," bounded by Wabasha, Saint 2 Peter, Fifth and Si�th Streets in downtown Saint Paul for Lawson Software to locate in the City, and; 3 WI-IEREAS, Lawson Software is moving to downtown Saint Paul in order to lease adequate accommodations for its 4 operations and its rapidly growing workforce— currently projected to grow by 200 employees by the yeaz 2000 and; 5 WHEREAS, this downtown redevelopment project involves the expenditure of approicimately $101.5 million, and 6 has the potential to bring many and varied benefits to the downtown area and riverfront, and; 7 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is likely to reap the greatest benefit from this redevelopment project if Lawson 8 Software is able to ezcpand its workforce with Saint Paul residents who are in need of jobs which will provide living 9 wages and excellent future prospects; now, therefore be it 10 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul City Council directs that an amount equal to 'h of 1 percent of the project 11 financing be used to train 1001ow-income Saint Paul residents, at an es[imated cost of $5,075 per resident trainee, 12 over the next three years in a high technology computer training program established to meet the needs of Lawson 13 Software for its future employees; and be it 14 RESOLVED, that the City's Department of Planning and Economic Development prepare a plan, for September 15 24, 1997 review by the City Council. Requested by Department of. � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council !e� � Approved by Mayor: � CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Adopted by Council: Date �� Adoption �ertified by Council Sec etary a �► - �sy DEP � Ty � o OF�F ��,�o�N�� DAT ,��o�T,�o �REEN SHEE �° 36411 CONTACTPERSON & PHONE � DEPARTMENTDIFE ❑ CITYCOUNCIL INITIAVDATE JOTIf' B121C0Y 266-8610 pgSIGN � CITYATTOBNEV � CITYCLERK NUYBEPFOR MUSTBE ON CAUNCILAGENDA BV (DATE) pOUTING � BUDGET DIRECTOfl � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. JlllY 3� 1997: Suspension OBDEP � MAYOB (OFi A$$ISTANn O TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of resolution establislvng a high technology job training program for 1001ow-income Saint Paul residenu, so they may be wnsidered for employment by Lawson Softwaze as it expands its workforce. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or iieject (fi) PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMM�SSION _ CIVIL SEpVICE COMMISSION �� Has Mis person/firm ever worketl untler a contract for this department? - _ CIB COMMfTTEE _ YES NO _ STAPF _ 2. Has this person/firm eVef been e Ciry Bmployee? YES NO _ DiS7t�iC7 COUn7 — 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry empiqree? SUPPORTS WHICH CqUNCIL OBJECTIVET VES NO Explatn all yes answers on separete sheet antl atteeh to green shcet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFiTUNITY (W�o, W�at, Whan, WhBre, Why): The City is undertaldng the redevelopment of Block 39 in downtown Saint Paul to accommodate L.awson Softwaze as it e�ands, and the City is likely to reap the greatest benefit from this project if City residents in need of living wage jobs with excellent future prospects aze ffained and become eligible for the estimated 200 posi6ons I.awson is projected to be adding over the next several yeazs. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: One hundred low-income Saint Paul residents wIll be uained and become eligible far the estimated 200 posirions Lawson is projected to be adding over the next severat years. � DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED. None. DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: One hundred low-income Saint Paul residents will not be trained and become eligible for the estimated 200 posiflons Lawson is projected to be adding over the nem several yeazs. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S SO7,SOO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIHG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBEH FINANCIAL INfORMATION� (EXPLAIN) `�� `� y Council File # Presented by_ Refened To l►� 1 WHEREAS, the Giry of Saint Paul is undertaking the �evelopment of "block 39," bo d by Wabasha, Saint 2 Peter, Fifth and Si�h Streets in downtown Saint Paul for Lawson Software to locate ' e City, and; 3 WHEREAS, Lawson Software is moving to downtown Saint Paul in order to lease equate accommodations for its 4 operations and its rapidly growing workforce— currently projected to grow by 20 employees by the year 2000 and; :� 5 WI this downt�wn redevelopment pro}ect involves the expenditure approximately $101.5 million, and 6 has the potential to bring inany and varied benefits to the downtown area riverFront, and; 7 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Pau1 is likely to reap the greatesc benefit fr this redevelopment project if Lawson 8 Software is able to e�pand its��workforce with Saint Paul residents who e in need of jobs which will provide living 9 wages and excellent future pros�pects; now, therefore be it 1 � 10 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul City Council directs that an aznount equal to '/a of 1 percent of the project I 1 financing be used to train 1001ow=1ncome Saint Paul residents, at an estimated cost of $5,075 per resident trainee, 12 over the nest three years in a high t'e computer traiuirig program established to meet the needs of Lawson 13 Software for its future employees; ancl,,be it ;' 14 RESOLVED, that the City's Departmex� of Planning and'Ei 15 24, 1997 review by the City Council, 16 use of parking revenue surcharges, or b) a, ional lo mo 17 approved to borrow $54 million and is planniiig to orro $ 18 RESOLVED, that tfiis program be administered � t e City 19 community-based job training /workforce develo ` pro€ L, MINNESOTA Development prepare a plan, for September r this programshould be acquired throughJa) gh Newcourt Capital USA where the City is llion; or some other source of funds; and :il through a grant-making process to'local and be it finally 20 RESOLVED, that in exchange for the Gity enditures made to he rovide Lawson Software with trained work- 21 ready employees that meet their hiring ne , graduates'of this training ogram be given the opponunity to 22 interview for positions at Lawson Softw e before these positions are generally announced. RESOLUTION by Deparhnent oE Bosh�om Collins Harris Megazd Marton Thune Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified Councii Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: ate By: � Farm Approved by City Attomey BY� �� .� Approved by Mayar fb� Submission to Council � Green Sheet # ��i�- 'u ! , �Y�e\'�� V �� 1 '`° Y` � �° ; , _ .�`e�_t� Presented Referred i RESOLUTION _ �, �� Iq� Council File # �— `C5 � Green Sheet # 3 y �, 1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is undertaking the redevelopment of "block 39," bounded by Wabasha, Saint 2 Peter, Fifth and Si�th Streets in downtown Saint Paul for Lawson Software to locate in the City, and; 3 WI-IEREAS, Lawson Software is moving to downtown Saint Paul in order to lease adequate accommodations for its 4 operations and its rapidly growing workforce— currently projected to grow by 200 employees by the yeaz 2000 and; 5 WHEREAS, this downtown redevelopment project involves the expenditure of approicimately $101.5 million, and 6 has the potential to bring many and varied benefits to the downtown area and riverfront, and; 7 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is likely to reap the greatest benefit from this redevelopment project if Lawson 8 Software is able to ezcpand its workforce with Saint Paul residents who are in need of jobs which will provide living 9 wages and excellent future prospects; now, therefore be it 10 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul City Council directs that an amount equal to 'h of 1 percent of the project 11 financing be used to train 1001ow-income Saint Paul residents, at an es[imated cost of $5,075 per resident trainee, 12 over the next three years in a high technology computer training program established to meet the needs of Lawson 13 Software for its future employees; and be it 14 RESOLVED, that the City's Department of Planning and Economic Development prepare a plan, for September 15 24, 1997 review by the City Council. Requested by Department of. � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council !e� � Approved by Mayor: � CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Adopted by Council: Date �� Adoption �ertified by Council Sec etary a �► - �sy DEP � Ty � o OF�F ��,�o�N�� DAT ,��o�T,�o �REEN SHEE �° 36411 CONTACTPERSON & PHONE � DEPARTMENTDIFE ❑ CITYCOUNCIL INITIAVDATE JOTIf' B121C0Y 266-8610 pgSIGN � CITYATTOBNEV � CITYCLERK NUYBEPFOR MUSTBE ON CAUNCILAGENDA BV (DATE) pOUTING � BUDGET DIRECTOfl � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. JlllY 3� 1997: Suspension OBDEP � MAYOB (OFi A$$ISTANn O TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of resolution establislvng a high technology job training program for 1001ow-income Saint Paul residenu, so they may be wnsidered for employment by Lawson Softwaze as it expands its workforce. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or iieject (fi) PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMM�SSION _ CIVIL SEpVICE COMMISSION �� Has Mis person/firm ever worketl untler a contract for this department? - _ CIB COMMfTTEE _ YES NO _ STAPF _ 2. Has this person/firm eVef been e Ciry Bmployee? YES NO _ DiS7t�iC7 COUn7 — 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry empiqree? SUPPORTS WHICH CqUNCIL OBJECTIVET VES NO Explatn all yes answers on separete sheet antl atteeh to green shcet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFiTUNITY (W�o, W�at, Whan, WhBre, Why): The City is undertaldng the redevelopment of Block 39 in downtown Saint Paul to accommodate L.awson Softwaze as it e�ands, and the City is likely to reap the greatest benefit from this project if City residents in need of living wage jobs with excellent future prospects aze ffained and become eligible for the estimated 200 posi6ons I.awson is projected to be adding over the next several yeazs. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: One hundred low-income Saint Paul residents wIll be uained and become eligible far the estimated 200 posirions Lawson is projected to be adding over the next severat years. � DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED. None. DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: One hundred low-income Saint Paul residents will not be trained and become eligible for the estimated 200 posiflons Lawson is projected to be adding over the nem several yeazs. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S SO7,SOO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIHG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBEH FINANCIAL INfORMATION� (EXPLAIN) `�� `� y Council File # Presented by_ Refened To l►� 1 WHEREAS, the Giry of Saint Paul is undertaking the �evelopment of "block 39," bo d by Wabasha, Saint 2 Peter, Fifth and Si�h Streets in downtown Saint Paul for Lawson Software to locate ' e City, and; 3 WHEREAS, Lawson Software is moving to downtown Saint Paul in order to lease equate accommodations for its 4 operations and its rapidly growing workforce— currently projected to grow by 20 employees by the year 2000 and; :� 5 WI this downt�wn redevelopment pro}ect involves the expenditure approximately $101.5 million, and 6 has the potential to bring inany and varied benefits to the downtown area riverFront, and; 7 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Pau1 is likely to reap the greatesc benefit fr this redevelopment project if Lawson 8 Software is able to e�pand its��workforce with Saint Paul residents who e in need of jobs which will provide living 9 wages and excellent future pros�pects; now, therefore be it 1 � 10 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul City Council directs that an aznount equal to '/a of 1 percent of the project I 1 financing be used to train 1001ow=1ncome Saint Paul residents, at an estimated cost of $5,075 per resident trainee, 12 over the nest three years in a high t'e computer traiuirig program established to meet the needs of Lawson 13 Software for its future employees; ancl,,be it ;' 14 RESOLVED, that the City's Departmex� of Planning and'Ei 15 24, 1997 review by the City Council, 16 use of parking revenue surcharges, or b) a, ional lo mo 17 approved to borrow $54 million and is planniiig to orro $ 18 RESOLVED, that tfiis program be administered � t e City 19 community-based job training /workforce develo ` pro€ L, MINNESOTA Development prepare a plan, for September r this programshould be acquired throughJa) gh Newcourt Capital USA where the City is llion; or some other source of funds; and :il through a grant-making process to'local and be it finally 20 RESOLVED, that in exchange for the Gity enditures made to he rovide Lawson Software with trained work- 21 ready employees that meet their hiring ne , graduates'of this training ogram be given the opponunity to 22 interview for positions at Lawson Softw e before these positions are generally announced. RESOLUTION by Deparhnent oE Bosh�om Collins Harris Megazd Marton Thune Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified Councii Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: ate By: � Farm Approved by City Attomey BY� �� .� Approved by Mayar fb� Submission to Council � Green Sheet # ��i�- 'u ! , �Y�e\'�� V �� 1 '`° Y` � �° ; , _ .�`e�_t� Presented Referred i RESOLUTION _ �, �� Iq� Council File # �— `C5 � Green Sheet # 3 y �, 1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is undertaking the redevelopment of "block 39," bounded by Wabasha, Saint 2 Peter, Fifth and Si�th Streets in downtown Saint Paul for Lawson Software to locate in the City, and; 3 WI-IEREAS, Lawson Software is moving to downtown Saint Paul in order to lease adequate accommodations for its 4 operations and its rapidly growing workforce— currently projected to grow by 200 employees by the yeaz 2000 and; 5 WHEREAS, this downtown redevelopment project involves the expenditure of approicimately $101.5 million, and 6 has the potential to bring many and varied benefits to the downtown area and riverfront, and; 7 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is likely to reap the greatest benefit from this redevelopment project if Lawson 8 Software is able to ezcpand its workforce with Saint Paul residents who are in need of jobs which will provide living 9 wages and excellent future prospects; now, therefore be it 10 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul City Council directs that an amount equal to 'h of 1 percent of the project 11 financing be used to train 1001ow-income Saint Paul residents, at an es[imated cost of $5,075 per resident trainee, 12 over the next three years in a high technology computer training program established to meet the needs of Lawson 13 Software for its future employees; and be it 14 RESOLVED, that the City's Department of Planning and Economic Development prepare a plan, for September 15 24, 1997 review by the City Council. Requested by Department of. � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council !e� � Approved by Mayor: � CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Adopted by Council: Date �� Adoption �ertified by Council Sec etary a �► - �sy DEP � Ty � o OF�F ��,�o�N�� DAT ,��o�T,�o �REEN SHEE �° 36411 CONTACTPERSON & PHONE � DEPARTMENTDIFE ❑ CITYCOUNCIL INITIAVDATE JOTIf' B121C0Y 266-8610 pgSIGN � CITYATTOBNEV � CITYCLERK NUYBEPFOR MUSTBE ON CAUNCILAGENDA BV (DATE) pOUTING � BUDGET DIRECTOfl � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. JlllY 3� 1997: Suspension OBDEP � MAYOB (OFi A$$ISTANn O TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of resolution establislvng a high technology job training program for 1001ow-income Saint Paul residenu, so they may be wnsidered for employment by Lawson Softwaze as it expands its workforce. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or iieject (fi) PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMM�SSION _ CIVIL SEpVICE COMMISSION �� Has Mis person/firm ever worketl untler a contract for this department? - _ CIB COMMfTTEE _ YES NO _ STAPF _ 2. Has this person/firm eVef been e Ciry Bmployee? YES NO _ DiS7t�iC7 COUn7 — 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry empiqree? SUPPORTS WHICH CqUNCIL OBJECTIVET VES NO Explatn all yes answers on separete sheet antl atteeh to green shcet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFiTUNITY (W�o, W�at, Whan, WhBre, Why): The City is undertaldng the redevelopment of Block 39 in downtown Saint Paul to accommodate L.awson Softwaze as it e�ands, and the City is likely to reap the greatest benefit from this project if City residents in need of living wage jobs with excellent future prospects aze ffained and become eligible for the estimated 200 posi6ons I.awson is projected to be adding over the next several yeazs. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: One hundred low-income Saint Paul residents wIll be uained and become eligible far the estimated 200 posirions Lawson is projected to be adding over the next severat years. � DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED. None. DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: One hundred low-income Saint Paul residents will not be trained and become eligible for the estimated 200 posiflons Lawson is projected to be adding over the nem several yeazs. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S SO7,SOO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIHG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBEH FINANCIAL INfORMATION� (EXPLAIN) `�� `� y Council File # Presented by_ Refened To l►� 1 WHEREAS, the Giry of Saint Paul is undertaking the �evelopment of "block 39," bo d by Wabasha, Saint 2 Peter, Fifth and Si�h Streets in downtown Saint Paul for Lawson Software to locate ' e City, and; 3 WHEREAS, Lawson Software is moving to downtown Saint Paul in order to lease equate accommodations for its 4 operations and its rapidly growing workforce— currently projected to grow by 20 employees by the year 2000 and; :� 5 WI this downt�wn redevelopment pro}ect involves the expenditure approximately $101.5 million, and 6 has the potential to bring inany and varied benefits to the downtown area riverFront, and; 7 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Pau1 is likely to reap the greatesc benefit fr this redevelopment project if Lawson 8 Software is able to e�pand its��workforce with Saint Paul residents who e in need of jobs which will provide living 9 wages and excellent future pros�pects; now, therefore be it 1 � 10 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul City Council directs that an aznount equal to '/a of 1 percent of the project I 1 financing be used to train 1001ow=1ncome Saint Paul residents, at an estimated cost of $5,075 per resident trainee, 12 over the nest three years in a high t'e computer traiuirig program established to meet the needs of Lawson 13 Software for its future employees; ancl,,be it ;' 14 RESOLVED, that the City's Departmex� of Planning and'Ei 15 24, 1997 review by the City Council, 16 use of parking revenue surcharges, or b) a, ional lo mo 17 approved to borrow $54 million and is planniiig to orro $ 18 RESOLVED, that tfiis program be administered � t e City 19 community-based job training /workforce develo ` pro€ L, MINNESOTA Development prepare a plan, for September r this programshould be acquired throughJa) gh Newcourt Capital USA where the City is llion; or some other source of funds; and :il through a grant-making process to'local and be it finally 20 RESOLVED, that in exchange for the Gity enditures made to he rovide Lawson Software with trained work- 21 ready employees that meet their hiring ne , graduates'of this training ogram be given the opponunity to 22 interview for positions at Lawson Softw e before these positions are generally announced. RESOLUTION by Deparhnent oE Bosh�om Collins Harris Megazd Marton Thune Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified Councii Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: ate By: � Farm Approved by City Attomey BY� �� .� Approved by Mayar fb� Submission to Council � Green Sheet #