Item Description:
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Various agreements for the reconstruction of Franklin Ave (project 2172600), increase 2025 capital budget by $140,000 (est county cost: $10,088,000 federal funds, $3,084,000 State Aid; est recv $6,189,280)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 13-20-25 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities in the design, engineering, and construction of multimodal safety improvements on County State Aid Highway 5 (Franklin Avenue) in Minneapolis; county project 2172600 - Reconstruct Franklin Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to Chicago Avenue, at an estimated cost of $580,000 and estimated receivable of $6,018,480 ($4,636,880 Capital and $1,381,600 Operating); 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 25-23-25 with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for maintenance responsibilities of boulevard trees to be planted along the corridor, project 2172600, 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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 15-67-25 with the Metropolitan Council for cost participation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure being installed at transit stops along the project corridor, at an estimated receivable of $170,800 ($140,000 capital and $30,800 operating); that the revenue and expenditures for project 2172600 be increased by $140,000 as part of the 2025 Capital Budget; that upon review and approval of 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 16-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for maintenance responsibilities for Bridge No. 27W06, at no county cost; 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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 32-40-25 (State Contract No. 1060025) authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to act as Hennepin County’s agent, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §161.36, in accepting federal funds on behalf of the county for the reconstruction of Franklin Avenue, project 2172600 (SP 027-605-032 and SP 027-605-034), in the amount of $10,088,000; 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 county, in collaboration with the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is leading a project to reconstruct Franklin Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to Chicago Avenue, capital project CP 2172600. The reconstructed multi-modal roadway will include a complete and green streets design with accessibility, safety, and traffic signal upgrades.
The county has been engaging with the people in a variety of ways since 2022. The project team will continue communication with the community as the project transitions into construction later this year.
Current Request
The request is for authorization to negotiate the following agreements for the reconstruction of Franklin Avenue under project 2172600:
• PW 13-20-25 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance, at an estimated county cost of $580,000 and an estimated receivable of $6,018,480 ($4,636,880 capital and $1,381,600 operating);
• PW 25-23-25 with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for maintenance responsibilities of the trees planted along the project corridor;
• PW 15-67-25 with the Metropolitan Council for cost participation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure at transit stops at an estimated receivable of $170,800 ($140,000 capital and $30,800 operating), which will increase the project budget by $140,000 in the 2025 capital budget;
• PW 16-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for maintenance responsibilities of Bridge No. 27W06, Franklin Avenue over I-35W, at no cost to the county; and
• PW 32-40-25 (State Contract No. 1060025) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to act as the county’s agent in accepting $10,088,000 in federal funding.
Impacts/Outcomes
These improvements will support the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility, safety, and mobility for multimodal transportation users.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval