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Neg Agmt PW 22-19-25 with Richfield for reconstruction of Nicollet Avenue (CP 2120800), (est county cost $32,410 - State Aid, est recv $7,913,370)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 22-19-25 with the City of Richfield for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities in the design, right-of-way acquisition, engineering and reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street (CSAH 53) in Richfield, County Project 2120800, at a county cost estimate of $32,410 and estimated receivable of $7,913,370, 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 and disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Hennepin County, in partnership with the City of Richfield, is leading the reconstruction of Nicollet Avenue between 77th and 66th streets, County Project 2120800. The project will modernize the roadway with a complete and green streets design, including:
• New pavement, sidewalk, curb, and gutter
• Stormwater and drainage improvements
• Accessibility, multimodal and safety improvements
• Street lighting and replacement of city utilities
The county has been engaging with the community in a variety of ways to develop a design that best meets the project goals and community needs. Communication will continue as the project transitions into construction in 2026.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate Agreement PW 22-19-25 with the City of Richfield for cost participation and maintenance of Nicollet Avenue from 77th Street to 66th Street, at a cost estimate of $32,410 and an estimated receivable of $7,913,370.
Impacts/Outcomes: This project supports the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, climate action and disparity elimination efforts by improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for multimodal transportation users along Nicollet Avenue. This is especially important as the project is in an area with a relatively high percentage of people with limited mobility.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval