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Authorization to apply for state discretionary grant funding from MnDOT through the 2026 Local Road Improvement Program for CSAH 50 (Rebecca Park Trail) Rehabilitation Project (CP 2220902, a subproject of 2220900)
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WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has given notice that state discretionary funding through the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is available; and
WHEREAS, a county board resolution is needed as part of the application to satisfy the LRIP eligibility requirements.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to apply for a state discretionary grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through the 2026 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) for the following project:
• County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 (Rebecca Park Trail) Pavement Rehabilitation, Capital Project 2220902, a subproject of Capital Project 2220900: 2027-2031 Pvmt Rehab Prgm, in the cities of Corcoran, Greenfield, and Rockford; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hennepin County recognizes its role as the fiscal agent for the above-described project, if state discretionary funding is obtained; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of state discretionary grant funding for the above-described project by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this project when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s LRIP provides funding assistance to cities, counties, and townships for transportation infrastructure projects along local roadways. Funding eligibility is defined in Minnesota Statutes §174.52.
The 2026 LRIP Solicitation includes $50 million in state general obligation bonds that were made available through the 2026 Legislative Session for projects to be constructed between 2027 and 2029. The maximum project award is $1.5 million, with no local match required. Applications are due November 25, 2026.
Hennepin County is currently leading a project to rehabilitate CSAH 50 (Rebecca Park Trail) from Trunk Highway 55 to CSAH 19 (County Road 19) in the cities of Corcoran, Greenfield, and Rockford, Capital Project (CP) 2220902. The segment of CSAH 50 (Rebecca Park Trail) from CSAH 10 (Woodland Trail) to Vernon Street is identified on the county's Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan High Injury Network.
State discretionary grant funds are being pursued through the 2026 LRIP Solicitation to further reduce the project’s financial burden on local agencies.
Current Request: Authorization for the County Administrator to apply for state discretionary funding through the 2026 LRIP Solicitation for the CSAH 50 (Rebecca Park Trail) Pavement Rehabilitation Project 2220902, a subproject of 2220900: 2027-2031 Pvmt Rehab Prgm.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, Climate Action Plan, and disparity elimination efforts by improving safety, accessibility, and mobility for all people using the corridor.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval