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Various agmts related to Minnetonka Boulevard (CSAH 5) and West Lake Street (CSAH 25) Reconstruction Project; transfer funds (CP 2201100 to CP 2168100); amend budget (est county cost: $7 million federal funds, $8,411,802 state aid, $500,000 property tax; est recv: $6,713,700)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 10-05-24 with the City of St. Louis Park for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 (Minnetonka Boulevard) from Trunk Highway (TH) 100 to CSAH 17 (France Avenue) and a segment of CSAH 25 (West Lake Street) at the convergence of Minnetonka Boulevard, county project (CP) 2168100, at an estimated county receivable of $6,390,000 ($5,360,000 capital, $1,030,000 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 receive and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 11-20-24 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to the reconstruction of Minnetonka Boulevard from TH 100 to France Avenue and a segment of West Lake Street at the convergence with Minnetonka Boulevard, CP 2168100, at an estimated county receivable of $323,700 ($245,000 capital, $78,700 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 receive and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 12-40-24 (State Contract No.1055670) for authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to act as the county’s agent, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, §161.36, in accepting federal funds on its behalf for the reconstruction of Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street (CP 2168100), (S.P. 027-605-033), in the amount of $7 million; that 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 execute Amendment 1 to the work authorization under Agreement PR00002153 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. to continue final design engineering services for CP 2168100, increasing the not to exceed amount by $300,000 to a new total of $1,500,000 and extending the work authorization to December 31, 2025; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment to the authorization on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $500,000 in property tax be transferred from CP 2201100 (Cost Participation and Partnerships 2024-2028) to CP 2168100 (CSAH 5 Reconst Mntka Blvd fr TH 100 to France Ave); that the revenues for CP 2168100 be increased by $1,140,000 from the City of St. Louis Park and $125,000 from the City of Minneapolis; that the total project budget for CP 2168100 be increased by $1,765,000 as part of the 2024 Capital Budget; and that the Controller be authorized to transfer and disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The county, in coordination with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the cities of St. Louis Park and Minneapolis, is leading a reconstruction project on Minnetonka Boulevard between TH 100 and France Avenue and a segment of West Lake Street at the convergence with Minnetonka Boulevard.
The project will reconfigure traffic lanes to improve safety and accessibility and will complement the Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project by improving connections to the Beltline Boulevard and West Lake Street light rail stations.
The city and county have coordinated with Xcel Energy and other communication companies to underground overhead power and communication lines along the project corridor at an estimated cost of $1,445,000, with a county cost share of $500,000 through the Cost Participation and Partnerships program.
In 2022 the county entered into a work authorization with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for design engineering services. An increase of $300,000, available in the project budget, is needed to complete the design.
The county began public engagement in 2021 and the project team will continue communication with the community as the project transitions into construction. This two-year construction project is anticipated to begin in spring 2024.
Current Request:
This request is for authorization to negotiate and execute the following:
• Agreement PW 10-05-24 with St. Louis Park for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities, at an estimated county receivable of $6,390,000 ($5,360,000 capital, $1,030,000 operating)
• Agreement PW 11-20-24 with Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities, at an estimated county receivable of $323,700 ($245,000 capital, $78,700 operating)
• Agreement PW 12-40-24 (State Contract No. 1055670) for MnDOT to act as the county’s agent in accepting federal funds on its behalf and allows the county to receive $7,000,000 in federal funding for CP 2168100
• Amendment 1 to the work authorization under Agreement PR00002153 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for final design engineering services for CP 2168100, increasing the work authorization amount by $300,000 to a new total not to exceed $1,500,000 and extending the work authorization to December 31, 2025
Additionally, this request seeks authorization to transfer $500,000 in property tax from CP 2201100 to CP 2168100 and adjust the revenues to add additional cost participation from St. Louis Park and Minneapolis, increasing the total budget for CP 2168100 by $1,765,000 in the 2024 Capital Budget.
Impacts/Outcomes:
This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility and enhancing safety for people walking, biking, and rolling.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval