HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRA Resolution No. 2013-003 Open to Business Program RESOLUTION NO. 2013-03
AUTHORIZING THE 2013 "OPEN TO BUSINESS" PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority initiated the "Open to Business"
program in 2012 with the intention of providing business consultation to Edina-based entrepreneurs and
others interested in opening a small business in Edina; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has again offered to
share the program costs whereby half of the costs will be borne by the County and half by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers has successfully provided
the Open to Business services to residents and business owners resulting in the creation or retention of
at least 23 jobs in 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority
authorizes staff to apply for the Hennepin County grant funding and authorizes staff to execute a
contract with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers to pro` ide the professional
services in 2013.
• Dated: February 19, 2013.
Attest: aall
Ann Swenson, Secretary James B. Hovland, Chair
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I,the undersigned duly appointed and acting Executive Director for the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by the Edina
Housing and Redevelopment Authority at its Regular Meeting of February 19, 2013, and as recorded in the Minutes of said
Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
Executive Director
CITY OF EDINA
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