23-018 (04-18) Accept Grant Hennepin County Broadband ExpansionRESOLUTION NO. 23-018
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FOR $285,797.45 FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR
BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations
of real or personal property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms
prescribed by the grantor or donor; and
WHEREAS, the grant is to allow the City of Golden Valley to expand its broadband
use for its parks system to increase the number of households to the low cost system for
access; and
WHEREAS, this grant will allow for community engagement for a specific plans to
reach out to groups who live or work in the community and are more likely to experience
digital barriers such as seniors, low-income residents, BIPOC communities, and people
with limited English proficiency; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Policy states that a gift of real or personal property must be
accepted by the City Council by resolution and be approved by a two-thirds majority of the
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council accepts the following
grant from Hennepin County for $285,797.45 and will abide by the terms stated.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 18th day of April 2023.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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