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Authorization to apply for state grant from MnDOT through the 2025 Local Road Improvement Program for the CSAH 19 and CR 117 Multimodal Safety Project (CP 2191400)
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has given notice that state discretionary funding through the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is available; and
WHEREAS, a county board resolution is required as part of the application to satisfy the LRIP eligibility requirements.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to apply for a state discretionary grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through the 2025 Local Road Improvement Program for the following project:
• County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 at County Road (CR) 117 Multimodal Safety, Capital Project 2191400 - Cities of Corcoran and Hanover
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hennepin County recognizes its role as the fiscal agent for the above-described projects, if state discretionary funding is obtained; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of state discretionary grant funding for the above-described project by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this project when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Minnesota Department of Transportation’s LRIP provides funding assistance to cities, counties, and townships for transportation infrastructure projects along local roadways. Funding eligibility is defined in Minnesota Statutes §174.52.
The 2025 LRIP Solicitation includes $47 million in state general obligation bonds that were made available through the 2025 Legislative Session for projects to be constructed between 2026 and 2028. The maximum project award is $1.5 million, with no local match required. Applications are due December 12, 2025.
Hennepin County is currently leading a multimodal safety improvement project at the intersection of CSAH 19 (Crow Hassan Park Road) and CR 117 (109th Ave N) in the cities of Corcoran and Hanover, Capital Project 2191400. This intersection is on the county’s Towards Zero Deaths Action Plan High Injury Network. The City of Hanover was previously awarded $1 million in federal Congressionally Directed Spending for this project. State discretionary funds are being pursued by Hennepin County through the 2025 LRIP Solicitation to further reduce the project’s financial burden on local agencies.
Current Request: Authorization for the County Administrator to apply for a state discretionary grant from MnDOT through the 2025 LRIP Solicitation for the CSAH 19 at CR 117 Multimodal Safety Project - CP 2191400.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Towards Zero Deaths Action Plan, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, Mobility 2040 Plan, Climate Action Plan and disparity elimination efforts by improving safety for all people.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval