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Neg Agmt PW 10-74-25 with Ramsey County for maintenance on specified roads and traffic signal systems, 01/01/26-12/31/30 (est. county cost: $400,000 - Operating Budget)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 10-74-25 with Ramsey County for road maintenance on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 93 (37th Avenue Northeast) and CSAH 94 (29th Avenue Northeast), for maintenance of the traffic signal system at the intersection of Hennepin CSAH 136/Ramsey CSAH 44 (Silver Lake Road) and Hennepin CSAH 93 (37th Avenue Northeast), and for snow and ice control on CSAH 88 (New Brighton Boulevard), during the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030, at an estimated cost of $50,000 per year and a contingency of $150,000 over the entire period, be approved; that following 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 funds as directed.
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Background:
Hennepin and Ramsey counties have a long-standing history of collaboration through multi-year maintenance agreements. These agreements have ensured timely and effective services for:
- Road maintenance on 37th Avenue Northeast between Silver Lake Road and Highcrest Road
- Road maintenance on 29th Avenue Northeast between New Brighton Boulevard and the county border
- Maintenance of the shared traffic signal system at the intersection of 37th Avenue Northeast and Silver Lake Road
- Snow and ice control on New Brighton Boulevard from Broadway Street Northeast to the Ramsey County border
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate Agreement PW 10-74-25 with Ramsey County for road and traffic signal maintenance from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030, at an estimated cost of $50,000 per year and a contingency of $150,000 over the entire five-year period.
According to the terms of the new agreement, Ramsey County will provide the following services:
- Road maintenance on 37th Avenue Northeast between Silver Lake Road and Highcrest Road (Attachment A)
- Road maintenance on 29th Avenue Northeast between New Brighton Boulevard and the county border (Attachment A)
- Maintenance of the traffic signal system at the intersection of 37th Avenue Northeast and Silver Lake Road (Attachment B)
- Snow and ice control on New Brighton Boulevard (Attachment A)
The $150,000 contingency covers extraordinary maintenance, betterment, construction or reconstruction if required during the five-year period. This may include seal coating, overlays, major traffic signal work, pedestrian ramp upgrades, and other curb work.
Funding will come from the operating budget of the Transportation Operations Department.
Impact/Outcomes:
Approval of Agreement PW 10-74-25 will ensure that the specified road and traffic signals receive timely and cost-effective maintenance services.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval