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Staff review and recommend updates to Hennepin County's Cost Participation and Maintenance Policies with partner agencies for cooperative county road and bridge projects - offered by commissioners Anderson and Goettel
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WHEREAS, Hennepin County values our partnerships to provide a safe transportation network that offers strong connections through multiple modes, respects the environment and improves the health and quality of life for all who live, work or visit here; and
WHEREAS, the 45 cities that make up the county represent a diverse range of populations, land uses, and reliance on various transportation modes, though we share a common goal in serving residents to meet their current and future transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, it is our responsibility to work with our cities and partner agencies to engage our residents, develop solutions, and invest in improvements across our collective system to achieve common goals; and
WHEREAS, working together requires consistent and transparent policies and mutual understanding of roles and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, several cities have requested consideration of increased county capital funding and county financial support or responsibility for complete and green streets elements within county right of way and improved collaboration and funding flexibility for unique partnerships; and
WHEREAS, transportation funding, resources, and priorities at the federal, state, county, and city levels continue to evolve.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board directs staff to review and recommend changes to cost participation with cooperative county road and bridge reconstruction projects to the county board by January 31, 2027; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that county staff reach out to all our cities and partner agencies for data and input to guide decision-making in updating our current policy, provide initial receipt of receival, and then provide a su...
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