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Various agreements for the reconstruction of Lowry Ave (project 2140800), est county cost $1,190,000 (est recv: Minneapolis $2,206,085 and federal funds $7,600,000)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 39-20-25 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities in the design, engineering and construction of multimodal safety improvements on County State Aid Highway 153 (Lowry Avenue) from CSAH 23 (Marshall Street NE) to Washington Street NE in Minneapolis, county project (CP) 2140800, at an estimated county cost of $225,000 and estimated receivable of $2,206,085; 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 the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 48-23-25 with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) for maintenance responsibilities of boulevard trees to be planted along the corridor, CP 2140800, 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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 45-84-25 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) for temporary right of way access, flagging and other costs for the railroad crossing on CSAH 153 ) between California Street and 1st Street NE, CP 2140800, at an estimated county cost of $300,000; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement, and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 43-84-25 with BNSF Railroad for the construction, maintenance, and railroad signal modifications needed for one at-grade crossing on CSAH 153 (MnDOT# 061217E crossing), CP 2140800, at an estimated cost of $665,000; 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 disburse the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 44-40-25 (State Contract No SP 027-753-021) the Commissioner of Transportation to act as Hennepin County’s agent, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §161.36,in accepting federal funds on its behalf for the reconstruction of Lowry Avenue, county project 2140800, (SP 027-753-021), in the amount of $7,600,000; 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.
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Background:
The county, in collaboration with the City of Minneapolis, MPRB, and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), is leading a project to reconstruct Lowry Avenue from Marshall Street to Washington Street NE, capital project CP 2140800. The modernized multi-modal roadway, scheduled to begin construction in 2026, will include a complete and green streets design with accessibility, safety, and traffic signal upgrades.
The county has been engaging with the community in a variety of ways since 2020. The project team will continue communication as the project transitions into construction.
Current Request: This request is for authorization to negotiate the following agreements for the reconstruction of Lowry Avenue under county project 2140800:
• PW 39-20-25 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance, at an estimated county cost of $225,000 and an estimated receivable of $2,206,085
• PW 48-23-25 with the MPRB for maintenance responsibilities of the trees planted along the corridor;
• PW 45-84-25 with BNSF Railroad for temporary right of way access, flagging and other costs, at and estimated county cost of $300,000;
• PW 43-84-25 with BNSF Railroad for construction, maintenance, and railroad signal modifications needed for one at-grade crossing (MnDOT# 061217E crossing) at an estimated cost of $665,000
• PW 44-40-25 (State Contract No. SP 027-753-021) with MnDOT to act as the county’s agent in accepting $7,600,000 in federal funding.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan as the corridor is identified on the High Injury Network. It also supports the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, Climate Action Plan, and disparity elimination efforts by improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for all people who use the corridor.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval