HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-034 Supporting The Met Council's Reuqest For Bonding for SW LRT Resolution No. 2012-34
w9IA, In Support of Metropolitan Council's
o� e 2012 Bonding Request for Southwest Light Rail Transit
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WHEREAS, the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit line from Eden Prairie to Minneapolis will
run through our city; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit line is a key element in our future development as it
connects businesses and workers, supports economic growth, improves transit options for
residents, and increases housing choices; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit will contribute to the economic vitality of this region
and support the economic competitiveness of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, our city staff, residents and business community have been and continue to be
supportive of and closely involved in the planning for this project, as indicated by the previous
adoption of a city council resolution in support of Southwest Light Rail Transit; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Minnesota supports and the Metropolitan Council has
requested $25,000,000 in 2012 bonding for Southwest Light Rail Transit; and
WHEREAS, approving this bonding request is crucial to keeping the Southwest Light Rail Transit
project on schedule as it moves through Preliminary Engineering and seeks final federal
approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the City of Edina strongly urge all state legislators to
support the Metropolitan Council's bonding request for Southwest Light Rail Transit and to work
to make sure that the State of Minnesota continues to provide resou`ces for this crucial regional
infrastructure.
Adopted this 21"day of February, 2012.
Attest:
Debra A. Mange d, City Irk 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 Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of February 21, 2012,and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of _,2012.
City Clerk
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