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Agmt PW 52-49-25 with Eden Prairie and A2513039 with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for Bridge No. 27542 replacement along Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie, CP 2181200 (est recv $85,000)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 52-49-25 with the City of Eden Prairie for cost participation, ownership and maintenance responsibilities relating to the replacement of Bridge No. 27542, carrying County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 1 Pioneer Trail over the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail in the City of Eden Prairie, CP 2181200, at an estimated county receivable of $85,000; 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 funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate A2513039 with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for access and maintenance responsibilities relating to the replacement of Bridge No. 27542, carrying County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 1 Pioneer Trail over the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail in the City of Eden Prairie, CP 2181200, no county cost.
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Background:
History: The 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. The new bridge will provide 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
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate the following agreements for the replacement of Bridge No. 27542 along Pioneer Trail over the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail (county project 2181200):
• PW 52-49-25 with the City of Eden Prairie, for cost participation and maintenance, with an estimated receivable amount of $85,000
• A2513039 with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for access and maintenance, with no county cost
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 multi-modal safety for all people.
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