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Authorization to submit a grant application under USDOT's Bridge Investment Program for Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning Project, County Project (CP) 2164000
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WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has given notice that project funding through the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for fiscal years 2023 through 2026 is available.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that County Administrator be authorized to submit an application for a United States Department of Transportation Bridge Investment Program (USDOT BIP) grant for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52 (Hennepin Avenue) Bridges Reconditioning Project (CP 2164000); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by the county for this project when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The USDOT BIP discretionary grant program has made $9.6 billion available for bridge grant applications in federal fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Applications for funding in 2023 and 2024 are due March 19, 2024. Awards will be made on a competitive basis according to the established program criteria.
BIP discretionary grant awards range from $2.5 million to $80 million per project. A minimum local match is required for projects. The county's grant application is anticipated to request $8.7 million in federal funds. The non-federal project funding is anticipated to include the following:
* $3.5 million in state general obligation (GO) bond funds previously awarded
* $8.6 million in additional state GO bond funds requested by Hennepin County
* $3.4 million in state aid
The Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning Project reflect the county's priorities for asset condition, safety and accessibility. In addition, this project will complement a major regional transit investment, the E Line Arterial Bus Rapid Transit servic...
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