Item Description:
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Agmt PW 21-40-26 with MnDOT to accept LBRP grant funds for the Bridge No. 27542 replacement along CSAH 1 in Eden Prairie (CP 2181200); adjust budget; (county recv $742,794.26 State Grants)
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WHEREAS, Hennepin County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a Local Bridge Replacement Program grant from the Minnesota state transportation fund for the replacement of Bridge No. 27542; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this bridge is available through Local Bridge Replacement Program; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the Local Bridge Replacement Program grant is $742,794.26.
Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to execute Agreement PW 21-40-26 (State Agreement No. 1062646) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to accept Local Bridge Replacement Program grant funds for the replacement of Bridge No. 27542 (Capital Project 2181200, State Project 027-601-047), in the amount of $742,794.26; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement and amendments on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to accept the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hennepin County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the grant and will return to the Minnesota state transportation fund any amount appropriated for the project but not required; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that revenues for CP 2181200 be adjusted to add $742,794.26 in State Highway Grants and decrease State Aid Regular by the same amount, with no change to the total project budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Hennepin County, in coordination with the City of Eden Prairie, plans to replace Bridge No. 27542 over the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail as it is nearing the end of its service life. This project was awarded federal formula funding through the 2022 Regional Solicitation. In addition, a state grant has been awarded through the Local Bridge Replacement Program for this project, which is scheduled to begin construction this year and will include the following multi-modal safety improvements:
• Dedicated multi-modal space on the bridge connecting to the regional trail
• A trail entrance within close proximity to this bridge
• New left-turn lane at Trails End Road
Current Request: This request seeks authorization of the following for CP 2181200:
• Execute Agreement PW 21-40-26 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, accepting $742,794.26 in Local Bridge Replacement Program grant funds.
• Adjust project revenues by adding $742,794.26 in State Highway Grants and decreasing State Aid Regular by the same amount.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity elimination efforts by preserving and modernizing our transportation system and improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for all people using this bridge.
This request funds services that are: core services
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval