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Neg Agmts for TH 100 & Vernon Ave bridge replacements and CSAH 158 interchange; decrease budget (CP 2176600); (est county cost: $3,197,358 state aid, $1,000,000 bonds; est recv: $1,718,626)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 22-40-24 (State Contract No. 1055580) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the City of Edina for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to the replacement of Trunk Highway (TH) 100 bridge and the Vernon Avenue bridge, carrying County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 158 (Vernon Avenue) over TH 100 and the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP Rail), and the intersection improvements on Vernon Avenue between Interlachen Boulevard and TH 100, county project (CP) 2176600, at an estimated county cost of $4,197,358 and receivable of $218,626 (received into capital budget); 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 receive and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 23-11-24 with the City of Edina for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to the replacement of the Vernon Avenue bridge, carrying Vernon Avenue over CP Rail, and the intersection improvements on Vernon Avenue between Interlachen Boulevard and TH 100, CP 2176600, at an estimated county receivable of $1,500,000 (received into capital budget); 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 receive and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the overall project budget for CP 2176600 be decreased by $7,700,000 (from $18,700,000 to $11,000,000) as part of the 2024 Capital Budget (reducing $7,000,000 in federal funds and $300,000 in state funds); that revenue from the City of Edina be reduced by $400,000 from $2,660,000 to $2,260,000; and that the Controller be authorized to adjust the budget and disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The county plans to replace the Vernon Avenue bridge over the CP Rail railroad as it is nearing the end of its service life. The bridge replacement project includes intersection improvements along Vernon Avenue between Interlachen Boulevard and TH 100 in Edina. The city has an adjacent interchange project at TH 100. County and city staff collaborated to include the county project into the city’s project, led by the city in coordination with the county and MnDOT. As the city is leading the project, which is anticipated to begin construction in winter 2025, $7,000,000 in federal and $300,000 in state funds will be added to the city’s interchange project, resulting in an adjustment to the county’s 2024 Capital Budget (CP 2176600).
The project includes replacing the Vernon Avenue and TH 100 bridges, realigning the TH 100 bridge ramps, creating new separated pedestrian routes, improving safety and mobility for all users, and enhancing traffic operations.
The county has been engaging with the public on this project since 2021, via a project website, community surveys and open house events to collect feedback on the design. The project team will continue to provide feedback and project updates during construction.
Current Request:
This request is for authorization to negotiate and execute the following agreements for CP 2176600:
• PW 22-40-24 (State Contract No. 1055580) with MnDOT and the City of Edina for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities, at an estimated county cost of $4,197,358 and receivable of $218,626.
• PW 23-11-24 with the City of Edina for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities, at an estimated county receivable of $1,500,000.
Additionally, this request seeks authorization to decrease the 2024 Capital Budget for CP 2176600 by $7,700,000 ($7,000,000 federal, $300,000 state, and $400,000 city).
Impacts/Outcomes:
This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility and enhancing safety for multi-modal transportation users.
Budget table: CP 2176600 CSAH 158 - Replace Bridge #4510 over CP Rail
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval