Item Description:
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Agmt PW 34-40-25 with MnDOT to accept LBRP grant funds for Bridge No. 91131 replacement along CSAH 10 over Twin Lake Creek in Crystal and Brooklyn Center (CP 2200800); adjust budget; (county recv $82,680)
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WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS, Hennepin County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a Local Bridge Replacement Program grant from the Minnesota state transportation fund for the replacement of Bridge Number 91131; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this bridge is available through Local Bridge Replacement Program; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the Local Bridge Replacement Program grant is $82,680.00.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to execute Agreement PW 34-40-25 (MnDOT grant agreement number 1059942) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to accept Local Bridge Replacement Program grant funds for the replacement of Bridge Number 91131 (Capital Project 2200800, State Project 027-610-034), in the amount of $82,680.00; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the County Board be authorized to sign the agreement and amendments on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to accept the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hennepin County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate and will return to the Minnesota state transportation fund any amount appropriated for the project but not required; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that revenues for Capital Project 2200800 be adjusted to add $82,680.00 in State Highway Grants and decrease State Aid Regular by the same amount, with no change to the total project budget of $2,085,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Hennepin County, in coordination with the cities of Crystal and Brooklyn Center, is leading a project to improve County State Aid Highway 10 (Bass Lake Road) over Twin Lake Creek. A grant of $82,680 has been awarded for this bridge replacement project, which is scheduled to begin construction this year.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization of the following for CP 2200800:
• Execute Agreement PW 34-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, accepting $82,680 in Local Bridge Replacement Program grant funds.
• Adjust project revenues by adding $82,680 in State Highway Grants and decreasing State Aid Regular by the same amount.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity reduction efforts by preserving and modernizing our transportation system and improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for all people using this bridge.
Budget Table: Project 2200800 - CSAH 10 Bridge #91131 Twin Lake Creek
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval