Res 2026-16 Transferring Funds to ISD #197 for Food Support OperationsCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-16
TRANSFERRING CITY FUNDS TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
197 COMMUNITY FOOD SUPPORT OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the city of Mendota Heights has ]earned that members of the public,
including families living, working, and going to school in the City, are facing financial hardship
as a result of immigration enforcement actions utilized by the federal Department of Homeland
Security, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents; and
WHEREAS, current financial hardships faced by many Mendota Heights residents and
other members of the public have caused food insecurity; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §471.85 provides cities with the authority to transfer personal
property, without consideration, to another public corporation for public use when duly authorized
by its governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City Council fmds that the transfer of $1Q000.00 from its General Fund
for community food support operations through Independent School District 197 (the "District")
serves a valid public purpose and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
The City Council hereby approves the transfer of $10,000.00 from the city's General
Fund to Independent School District 197 for the purpose described above, with the
following conditions:
a. The District shall provide written acceptance of the funds and shall agree to
administer and expend the funds lawfully.
b. The District shall allocate funds to impacted households based on need
identified by District or school staff.
c. The District shall document the process for how funds are dispersed to
households.
d. The District shall notify the City, in writing, when the allocated funds have been
fully expended.
e. Funds shall be available to impacted households in the following schools:
Mendota Elementary, Somerset Elementary, Pilot Knob Elementary, Friendly
Hills Middle School, and Two Rivers High School.
2. The City Administrator and Mayor are authorized to execute documents necessary to
effectuate the transfer consistent with Minnesota Statutes.
Resolufion 2026-16
Adopted by the Mendota Heights City Council this 17th day of February, 2026,
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
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N cy B er, City Clerk
RewluSon 2026-16