Adopt Resolution #26-288 #26-228 Responsible Contractor Resolution

At the September 22, 2026, City Council work session, the Council agreed to require responsible contractor acknowledgment per MN Stat 16C.285, subd. 3 for projects receiving city funding greater than $50,000. The attached resolution memorializes the City's policy requiring compliance with the statute responsible contractor for projects receiving city funding greater than $50,000.

Staff also added language to the Business Assistance Application (attached) for your review. The business application reads:

The applicant acknowledges and agrees that receiving financial assistance from the City valued at more than $50,000 shall be required to meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor identified in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 3, and shall comply with the reporting requirements provided in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 4, 5, and 6, as applicable.  At the September 22, 2026 City Council work session, the Council agreed to require responsible contractor acknowledgment per MN Stat 16C.285, subd. 3 for projects receiving city funding greater than $50,000. The attached resolution memorializes the City's policy requiring compliance with the statute responsible contractor for projects receiving city funding greater than $50,000.



 

Not applicable

The requirement becomes effective immediately following approval by City Council.

This is applicable to projects receiving city funding greater than $50,000.

Staff recommends approving Resolution #26-288 #26-228 and language added to the Business Assistance Application. City Council could either:

1. Approve resolution, as presented
2. Approve resolution with changes
3. Something else

Make a motion to approve resolution #26-288 #26-228, A resolution memorializing the city's policy requiring compliance with Minn Statute 16C.285 responsible contractor for projects receiving city funding greater than $50,000 and approve language added to the Business Assistance Application.