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22-0377
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| | | | | | | | Item Description:
Neg Amd 1 to Agmt PR00003564 with U of M, incr NTE by $20,000 for anti-displacement services for METRO Blue Line Extension Project; Neg Amd 1 to Agmt A2110877 with Metropolitan Council, incr recv by $20,000; no change to dates; CP 1005877 |
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BE IT RESOLVED that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00003564 with Regents of University of Minnesota, increasing the amount by $20,000 to a new total not to exceed amount of $290,000 and expanding the services to conduct additional youth-focused qualitative research for anti-displacement and technical lead services for the METRO Blue Line Extension Project (CP 1005877); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Amendment 1 to Subordinate Funding Agreement A2110877 with the Metropolitan Council, increasing the estimated receivable amount by $20,000 to a new estimated total of $290,000 and expanding the reimbursable services to include additional youth-focused qualitative research for the METRO Blue Line Extension Project (CP 1005877); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse the funds as directed.
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| | | | | | | | Background:
History: Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County are working together to extend the Blue Line. The proposed 13-mile project will provide service in a highly traveled corridor from downtown Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park.
In August 2020, the project partners announced the need to find an improved route not impacting the freight railroad property, as initially planned. This change presented an opportunity for the project to serve more people and places.
In October 2020, the project team and community organization engagement cohort began reaching out to community members and stakeholders. During this engagement concerns were expressed that the project may create an increased demand for real estate that could result in a displacement of residents, businesses, and cultural amenities. Development patterns near other transit projects throughout the country contributed to this concern. Preventing displacement and maximizing community benefits of the Blue Line Extension Project are priorities for Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council. Both agencies are committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive, innovative set of strategies to ensure the investment builds on, supports and protects residents and community assets, and increases opportunities for equitable housing, employment, business development, cultural experiences, and other activities of daily life.
In September 2021, the county board approved the execution of Agreement PR00003564 with the University of Minnesota (Resolution 21-0355) in an amount not to exceed $270,000, for facilitation and technical services to further anti-displacement initiatives for the METRO Blue Line Extension Project (Capital Project 1005877). Similarly, the board authorized negotiation and execution of an agreement (A2110877) with the Metropolitan Council, under Master Funding Agreement A2110840, for the reimbursement of anti-displacement facilitation and technical services for the Blue Line Extension Project (CP 1005877) with an estimated receivable of $270,000.
This current resolution would authorize the County Administrator to negotiate an amendment to the agreement (PR00003564) with the University of Minnesota to increase the amount by $20,000 and expand the services to include additional qualitative research outreach using an art and design-based approach. The added services will focus on hearing and documenting community youth voices, ages 14-22, who live, work, or go to school along the proposed Blue Line Extension route.
This resolution would also authorize the County Administrator to negotiate an amendment to the agreement (A2110877) with the Metropolitan Council, increasing the estimated receivable amount by $20,000 and expanding the reimbursable services to include additional qualitative research.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to:
- Negotiate Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00003564 with Regents of University of Minnesota, increasing the amount by $20,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $290,000 and expanding the services to include additional youth-focused qualitative research.
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Negotiate Amendment 1 to Subordinate Funding Agreement A2110877 with Metropolitan Council, increasing the estimated receivable by $20,000 for a new total estimated receivable amount of $290,000 and expanding the reimbursable services to include additional youth-focused qualitative research.
Impact/Outcomes: Approval of this request will increase efforts to collect more youth focused ideas and feedback. This will help inform the anti-displacement work currently underway for the Blue Line Extension project. This additional work will be conducted using a community-led approach and will put forward recommendations for investments and policies to be implemented to prevent displacement in the Blue Line Extension corridor.
This request aligns with disparity reduction efforts by investing in transit, which connects people to housing, jobs, schools, medical facilities, and entertainment areas.
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| | | | | | | | | Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval | |
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