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Neg Agmts PW 40-47-25 with Spring Park and PW 47-40-25 with MnDOT for CSAH 51 reconstruction project 2182000; transfer revenues and adjust budgets for CP 2182000 and 2201100 (est county cost $325,000, recv from Spring Park $2,650,000)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 40-47-25 with the City of Spring Park for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 51 (Sunset Drive) from CSAH 15 (Shoreline Drive) to CSAH 19 (Shadywood Road) in Spring Park, at an estimated county cost of $325,000 and an estimated receivable of $2,650,000; 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 and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $183,000 in property tax and $142,000 in surplus revenues be transferred from CP 2201100 (Cost Participation and Partnerships 2024-2028) to CP 2182000 (CSAH 51 - Reconst Sunset fr Shoreline to Shadywood); that the total project budget for CP 2182000 be increased by $325,000 and CP 2201100 be decreased by $325,000 as part of the 2025 Capital Budget; and that the Controller be authorized to transfer and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 47-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation allowing Hennepin County to act as fiscal sponsor on behalf of the City of Spring Park to enable the city to receive Local Road Improvement funds of $1,500,000; 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 the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the project by 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:
Hennepin County, in partnership with the City of Spring Park, is leading the reconstruction of Sunset Drive from Shoreline Drive and Shadywood Road, County Project 2182000. The city was awarded $1.5 million in state grant funds through the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) which will finance a portion of the project. Because the city’s population is less than 5,000, the county will act as the fiscal sponsor, enabling the city to receive the LRIP funds.
As part of Agreement PW 40-47-25 with the City of Spring Park, the city and county are coordinating with Xcel Energy to bury overhead power and communication lines along the corridor at an estimated cost of $850,000, with a county cost share of $325,000 through the Cost Participation and Partnerships program.
The reconstruction of Sunset Drive, which is scheduled to begin construction in 2026, will include a Complete and Green Streets design, including:
• New sidewalk, curb and gutter, and accessibility upgrades
• Multi-modal enhancements for people walking and biking including a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at the Dakota Rail Regional Trail crossing
• Traffic signal replacement at the Sunset Drive and Shoreline Drive intersection
Current Request: This request is for authorization to negotiate the following agreements for the reconstruction of Sunset Drive in Spring Park:
• Agreement PW 40-47-25 with the City of Spring Park for cost participation and maintenance for CP 2182000 at an estimated county cost of $325,000 and an estimated receivable of $2,650,000.
• Agreement PW 47-40-25 with MnDOT to allow Hennepin County to act as fiscal sponsor on behalf of the City of Spring Park to enable the city to receive $1,500,000 in Local Road Improvement funds.
Additionally, this request seeks authorization to transfer $183,000 in property tax and $142,000 in surplus revenues from CP 2201100 to CP 2182000, increasing the budget for CP 2182000 by $325,000 and decreasing the budget for CP 2201100 by $325,000 as part of the 2025 Capital Budget.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports Hennepin County’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, Mobility 2040 Plan and Climate Action Plan, and advances disparity elimination efforts by improving safety and accessibility for all people.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval