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Neg Agmt PW 35-43-25 with Rogers for cost participation and maintenance of Fletcher Bypass (CP 2021000 and 1010101), est county cost $3,533,985
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 35-43-25 with the City of Rogers for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of Fletcher Bypass (County State Aid Highway/County Road 116) from County Road 159 (Territorial Road) to County State Aid Highway 81, at an estimated county cost of $3,533,985 ($3,230,476 from capital project 2021000 and $303,509 from capital project 1010101); 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 City of Rogers, in collaboration with Hennepin County, is leading the design and construction of Fletcher Bypass, generally between County Road 159 (Territorial Road) and County State Aid Highway 81. Construction of the following improvements along Fletcher Bypass is anticipated to start in fall 2025:
• Roundabouts at the intersections of Territorial Road and County State Aid Highway 81
• Multiuse trail
• At-grade railroad crossing
• IT connectivity
Federal Congressionally Directed spending through the United States Department of Transportation was made available to the city for this project. The county’s cost participation will be funded by $3,230,476 from capital project 2021000 - CSAH 150 Fletcher to CSAH 81 and $303,509 from capital project 1010101 - IT Community Connect 2026-2030.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 35-43-25 with the City of Rogers for cost participation and maintenance of Fletcher Bypass, at an estimated county cost of $3,533,985.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility, connectivity, mobility, and safety for multimodal transportation users.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval