Res 2023-66 Support Police Campus ImprovementsCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-66
SUPPORTING A REQUEST TO THE 2024 STATE OF MINNESOTA CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY HALL RENOVATION AND
EXPANSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights municipal campus includes the Police Deparhent and City Hall
facilities and is located at 1101 Victoria Curve in Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights municipal campus serves as a symbol of local identity and plays a
critical role in the community; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Capital Budget process begins in odd -numbered years with the
collection of requests from state agencies and local units of government, with final requests and the Governor's
capital budget recommendations submitted to the Legislature in January of the following even -numbered year;
and
WHEREAS, the Governor's capital budget will focus resources on the most critical projects and strategic
investment and gives local leaders the tools they need to succeed, with particular focus on projects that address
life and safety issues, preserve existing infrastructure and repair existing facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights City Council supports, as its priority, an application to the 2024 State
of Minnesota Capital Budget for funding capital improvements to the Mendota Heights Police Department and
City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights seeks $11,000,000 in state funding for the renovation and
expansion of the city Police Department and City Hall facility to address We and safety deficiencies, improve
services to victims, neuro-diverse stakeholders and residents, and preserve existing city infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED that
the
city's
application requesting $11,000,000 in 2024
State of Minnesota Capital Budget is
hereby supported by
the
City
Council of the City of Mendota Heights.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 3rd day of October, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanife B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christine usian, C' Clerk
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