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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 28, 1996 ( #9) AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR LOAN FOR I &I REDUCTION • PROGRAM - RESOLUTION 43727 Moorse reported that this program was offered by MCES (formerly MWCC) to assist cities with reduction of I &I in the sewer systems. Two options are available: One, to obtain a grant, in order to conduct a study on where the problems are located; and two, to get a loan for I/I reduction work, which can be turned into a grant, if the reduction efforts are shown to be effective over a five year period. Moorse noted that the City did a study on the Saga Hill area in 1995 identifying the I &I and necessary work. Moorse said some of the money is in the budget but not to the point of completion. The loan would assist in this endeavor. Callahan asked if the City was interested in the loan or in the grant. Moorse said the loan would not have to be paid back if the I &I reduction can be substantiated. Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution #3727 authorizing the submittal of an application to the MCES for an I/I loan or grant and to authorize John Gerhardson and Ron Moorse to serve as subject matter contacts for the application. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Callahan. Motion passed. ( #10) 1997 -99 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT (CDBG) - RESOLUTION #3728 Moorse reported that the participation agreement in the CDBG program is normally • extended every 3 years without any changes. However, this year a change is occurring. Instead of gaining a specific allocation through the program, the County is placing the funds in a pool from which cities must compete for a share. Kelley asked what the City uses the funds for. He was informed that it is mainly used for housing rehabilitation and sewer hookups. Callahan asked if it was worth the $22,000 a year to compete for the funds. Moorse explained that the reason for the pool would eliminate some of the paperwork for the County. He noted some cities currently obtain only a small amount, and cities would now apply for a larger amount and identify the projects. Jabbour was concerned that this procedure would separate out alot of the organizations currently gaining from this funding. Moorse said the human services agencies would receive CDBG funds through a separate process. Hurr noted that without making application, no funds could be obtained in any manner. It was further noted that the agreement is for a three year period of time. • 8