Item Description:
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Neg Agmt PW 18-49-26 with Eden Prairie and PW 19-82-26 with Twin Cities & Western Railroad Co for Bridge No. 27502 replacement, CP 2181300 (est recv $35,000)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 18-49-26 with the City of Eden Prairie for cost participation, ownership, and maintenance responsibilities relating to the replacement of Bridge No. 27502 carrying County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4 (Eden Prairie Road) over the Twin Cities & Western Railway in the City of Eden Prairie, County Project (CP) 2181300, with an estimated county receivable of $35,000; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate PW 19-82-26 with Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company for access and maintenance responsibilities relating to the replacement of Bridge No. 27502, carrying CSAH 4 (Eden Prairie Road) over the Twin Cities & Western Railway in the City of Eden Prairie, CP 2181300, with no county cost.
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Background:
The county, in coordination with the City of Eden Prairie, plans to replace Bridge No. 27502 over the Twin Cities & Western Railway. This project was awarded federal formula funding through the 2022 Regional Solicitation. The new bridge will include the following improvements:
• Multimodal space and connections to the surrounding trail network
• New retaining walls and drainage improvements
• Updated pedestrian ramps
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate the following agreements for the replacement of Bridge No. 27502 on Eden Prairie Road over the Twin Cities & Western Railway (CP 2181300):
• PW 18-49-26 with the City of Eden Prairie for cost participation, ownership, and maintenance responsibilities, with an estimated receivable amount of $35,000
• PW 19-82-26 with Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company for access and maintenance responsibilities, with no county cost
Impacts/Outcomes: This project 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 bridge and corridor.
This request funds services that are: both mandated and core services
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval