HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-35 - Southwest Transit Bonding Request - 03/06/2018 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-35
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SOUTHWEST TRANSIT'S BONDING REQUEST
FOR THE GARAGE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY EXPANSION IN
EDEN PRAIRIE
WHEREAS, SouthWest Transit is requesting $6 million in State Bonding from the Minnesota
Legislature for the purpose of expanding the current Bus Garage and Maintenance Facility in
Eden Prairie, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the $6 million in State Bonding would be matched by SouthWest Transit using
proceeds from the sale of property related to the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project;
and
WHEREAS, with the SWLRT project slated to take SouthWest Transit's current office space at
SouthWest Station, the agency needs to find a permanent home for approximately 8-10 staff
members.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, that the City Council hereby supports the efforts of SouthWest Transit.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota this 61h day of March,
2018.
/Ian y n , Mayor
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Kat een Porta, City Clerk