HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-108 Henn Co Grant 7200-7250 France r
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-108
AUTHORIZING HENNEPIN COUNTY GRANT APPLICATION
FOR 7200-7250 FRANCE AVENUE
WHEREAS, France Equities, LLC, the property owner, has submitted an application to rezone and
redevelop properties located at 7200-7250 France Avenue. The potential redevelopment would include
demolition of two existing buildings and construction of two new buildings containing approximately 300
residential units, street level commercial space and structured parking arranged along a publicly accessible
spine for access and circulation;
WHEREAS, the site currently contains two aging office buildings that are in disrepair, at least one of
which is soon to be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the site will require removal of the existing structures and
remediation of environmental contaminants; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County sponsors the Environmental Response Fund to grant funds for the
assessment and cleanup of sites where conditions present a threat to human health or the environment, but
where the lack of funding and added environmental costs hinder site improvements or redevelopment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina approves the 7200-7250 France Avenue
Site for a 2018 grant application to Hennepin County's Environmental Response Fund.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the City of Edina authorizes F�`ance Equities, LLC, their related entities
and their- environmental advisor, Braun Intertec to submit the gr rit application to the Hennepin County
Environment and Energy Department in advance of the November ,2018 deadline.
Adopted by the Edina City Council this 16th day of October 2018.
Attest: C�t/G —
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and
foregoing City Council Minutes is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its
regular meeting of October 16, 2018, and as recorded in the Minutes of said regular meeting.
WITNESS, my hand and seal of said City this_ day of 2018.
CITY OF EDINA Debra A.Mangen,City Clerk
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