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Neg Agmt 31-40-25 with MnDOT for Hennepin Ave Bridge grant ($3.5M recv); Amd 1 to Agmt PR00005134 with HNTB Corp (CP 2164000), incr NTE to $3,542,314 and ext period to 12/31/27 ($3,500,000 state GO bonds, $37,314 state aid)
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WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS, under the provisions contained in Minnesota Session Laws of 2023, Chapter 72 (HF699), Chapter 72, Article 1, Section 16, Subdivision 12, the State of Minnesota has appropriated $3,500,000 in state general obligation bonds for a grant to Hennepin County for design and construction engineering for the reconstruction of the Hennepin Avenue Suspension Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the County has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, administrative, and managerial capability to ensure adequate acquisition, construction, maintenance and protection of the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the County has not incurred any reimbursable expenses prior to the effective date of the session law providing the state appropriation; and
WHEREAS, the County has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of its application by the state, the County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and the County certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreement.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, the County hereby pledges to complete the project or phase if it exceeds the total funding provided by the $3,500,000 grant from the State of Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County has the financial capability to provide required matching funds and that the source of the County’s matching funds shall be $1,042,309.40 in the County’s State Aid Regular Account and will not include other State funding sources; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is hereby authorized to execute PW Agreement 31-40-25 with the State of Minnesota, SAP #027-652-048 as necessary to implement the project on behalf of the County; 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 the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment, beyond the completion of the project or phase as required, by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00005134 with HNTB Corporation for design engineering and professional services associated with capital project 2164000 for the Hennepin Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis, increasing the amount by $1,767,314 to a new not to exceed amount of $3,542,314 and extending the period to December 31, 2027; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
The Hennepin Avenue Bridge is a historic river crossing and nationally recognized cultural landmark. The existing suspension bridge was originally completed in 1988. Over the years, the bridge has experienced deterioration across its deck, substructure, and superstructure.
In 2023, the state infrastructure bonding bill appropriated $3,500,000 to Hennepin County for design and construction engineering for the reconstruction of the Hennepin Avenue suspension bridge. The county is continuing to seek state and federal funding for the construction of this project.
HNTB Corporation is under contract with the county to provide design engineering and professional services for the Hennepin Avenue Bridge project (Resolution 23-0141). Additional design engineering and professional services are needed to complete the design and provide support for the construction bidding process.
Current Request: This request seeks to authorize the County Administrator to accept the grant funding and execute an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the design and construction administration of the Hennepin Avenue Bridge reconstruction project.
This request also seeks to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00005134 with HNTB Corporation for design and professional services associated with the Hennepin Avenue Bridge project, CP 2164000, increasing the not to exceed amount to $3,542,314, and extending the period to December 31, 2027.
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.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval