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City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Chris Jenkins, Parks & Recreation Director
Date: January 21, 2025
Item: James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant Program – Hastings Civic Arena
Council Action Requested: Approve updated grant resolution.
Background Information: The City of Hastings is replacing the R-22
refrigeration system at the Hastings Civic Arena, and applied for funds from
the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant Program. Earlier this year, we
accepted a total of $207,955.00 in grant funds.
The grant program has updated some language in the grantee resolutions,
and have asked all grantees to provide an updated resolution.
Financial Impact: N/A
Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A
Council Committee Discussion: N/A
Attachments:
▪ James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant Program Resolution
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ____________
A RESOLUTION FOR MIGHTY DUCKS GRANT PROGRAM
(MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION) GRANT FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FOR HASTINGS CIVIC ARENA
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings, herein referred to as the “Applicant” act as legal sponsor for the
Hastings Civic Arena projector phase described in the Mighty Ducks Grant Program application submitted
on February 12, 2024 and that Chris Jenkins is hereby authorized to apply for the Minnesota Amateur
Sports Commission for funding of this project or phase on behalf of the Applicant.
WHEREAS, the applicant has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the
institutional, administrative, and managerial capability to ensure adequate acquisition, construction,
maintenance and protection of the proposed project.
WHEREAS, the applicant has the financial capability to provide any required matching funds and
that the source of the applicant’s matching funds shall be City of Hastings Tax Levy and will not include
other State funding sources.
WHEREAS, the applicant hereby pledges to complete the project or phase if it exceeds the total
funding provided by the Mighty Ducks grant.
WHEREAS, the applicant has not incurred any reimbursable expenses prior to the effective date of
the agreement.
WHEREAS, the applicant has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to fraud,
bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest, or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
WHEREAS, upon approval of its application by the state, the Applicant may enter into an
agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above references project, and that the applicant certifies that
it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Chris Jenkins is hereby authorized to execute
such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS ON THIS 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2025.
SIGNED: WITNESSED:
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