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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA TO ACCEPT THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL TRAINING (BOT) GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY (DLI)
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2020, the City of Edina submitted an application to the Minnesota Department
of Labor and Industry, seeking funding to assist with a two-year internship program; and
WHEREAS, DLI has recognized a need to have qualified individuals in the future. In partnership with
DLI, this program will establish education and on-the job training through a municipality, provide funding
directly to cities to help them cover the internship cost for two years. The goal of the BOT is to
promote and enhance professional development in the building inspections profession; and
WHEREAS, the BOT grant application was approved by DLI on September 17, 2020, and the City was
awarded the grant, with the grant funds totaling $130,000 over two years ($65,000/yr); and
WHEREAS, the funds are in direct support for interns payroll expenses, education and training, field
experience and any support services associated with the projected performance period for the grant
expiring on December 31, 2022; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere
appreciation the Building Official Training grant in the total amount of $130,000 administered by the
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and approves and accepts the terms of grant set forth in
the grant award package.
Dated: October 7, 2020
Attest:
Sharon Allison, 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 Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of
October 7, 2020, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this _______ day of ___________________, 20____.
City Clerk