Sponsor: Property Management & Library
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Grant Agreement with State of Minnesota for the Minnesota Multi-Purpose Community Facility Project Grant
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Recommendation
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1. Ratify the submittal of the grant application to the state of Minnesota in the amount of $450,155.
2. Accept a grant award and approve a grant agreement with the state of Minnesota for the Minnesota Multi-Purpose Community Facility Grant, for the period upon execution through December 31, 2026, in an amount of $450,155.
3. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the grant agreement.
4. Authorize the County Manager to enter into agreements and execute amendments to agreements, in accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures.
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Background and Rationale
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Ramsey County Library’s strategic priorities are to extend its welcome, grow partnerships and community presence, and to build resources to create positive change. In pursuit of these priorities, the Ramsey County Library - Maplewood (‘Maplewood Library’) completed a major renovation in 2023 to improve library collection layout, furniture and furnishings, building acoustics, sightlines and service delivery.
In response to recent and growing community interest and demand, Ramsey County Library applied for grant funding to update and renovate current staff-only areas at the Maplewood Library to provide for increased public access and public meeting space. The areas identified for renovation will allow for these additional public spaces, while also allowing for secure access to programming and support before and after the public hours at the Maplewood Library.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Of the population of the City of Maplewood, roughly 44% are people of color: 19% Asian or Pacific Islander, 11% African American, 9% Hispanic or Latino, .4% Native American, and 2.9% identifying as two or more races. The grant funding will provide for the expansion of public meeting spaces available for use by the city’s diverse population.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Ramsey County Library continues to partner with key community partners to provide services for the community via the Maplewood Library. The ongoing engagement with these partners has been instrumental in identifying the interest and need for additional public meeting spaces at the library.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The $450,155 grant award will be provided as a reimbursement for a portion of the renovation project costs. Project costs in excess of the grant award will be funded by existing Library and Property Management building improvement and operating funds.
Last Previous Action
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Attachments
1. Grant Agreement