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Neg Agmt PW 39-84-24 with BNSF for replacement of the railroad crossing surface on 93rd Avenue (CSAH 30) in Maple Grove (CP 2201100), (est county cost: $190,000 Property Tax)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 39-84-24 with BNSF Railway Company for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on County State Aid Highway 30 (93rd Avenue) between Forestview Lane and County Road 81 (DOT # 095646-D) in the city of Maple Grove (Capital Project 2201100), at an estimated county cost of $190,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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:
BNSF Railway Company operates a freight transportation system serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. BNSF’s tracks cross County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 30 (93rd Avenue) between Forestview Lane and County Road 81 in the city of Maple Grove. This 176-foot crossing surface has deteriorated and has been identified as needing replacement.
BNSF will install a new concrete crossing surface on 93rd Avenue in the 2025 construction season. The new crossing surface will adequately cover all vehicular driving lanes and all sidewalks. The county will detour vehicular and pedestrian traffic during construction, and repair and replace the sidewalk and bituminous roadway surface up to the edge of the new crossing surface.
Funding for the project is available in the CP 2201100 - Cost Participation and Partnerships 2024-2028, with expenses tracked in its associated subproject CP 2201119.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 39-84-24 with BNSF for construction and maintenance of concrete crossing surface on 93rd Avenue between Forestview Lane and County Road 81 (DOT # 095646-D) in the city of Maple Grove at an estimated county cost of $190,000.
Impact/Outcomes:
Approval of this action supports the county’s disparity reduction efforts and climate action goals by enhancing accessibility, safety, and mobility along 93rd Avenue for all people using this crossing to reach their destinations.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval