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Neg Agmt PW 52-84-26 with BNSF for new railroad crossing surface on Maple Grove Pkwy (CSAH 121) in Maple Grove (CP 2201140, a subproject of 2201100), (est county cost $200,000 Property Tax)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 52-84-26 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for construction and maintenance of a new concrete railroad crossing surface on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 121 (Maple Grove Parkway) between Arbor Ridge Parkway and CSAH 81 (County Road 81) in the city of Maple Grove (County Project 2201140, a subproject of Capital Project 2201100), at an estimated county cost of $200,000; that following 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 disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) operates a freight transportation system serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. BNSF’s tracks cross CSAH 121 between Arbor Ridge Parkway and CSAH 81 in the city of Maple Grove (DOT #924672-J). The crossing surface has deteriorated and has been identified as needing replacement.
BNSF will install a new concrete crossing surface on CSAH 121 during the 2027 construction season. The new concrete crossing surface will cover all vehicle driving lanes.
Funding for the project is available in CP 2201100: Cost Participation and Partnerships 2024-2028, with expenses tracked in subproject 2201140.
Current Request: Authorize the County Administrator to negotiate Agreement PW 52-84-26 with BNSF for the construction and maintenance of a new concrete railroad crossing surface on CSAH 121 between Arbor Ridge Parkway and CSAH 81 in the city of Maple Grove, at an estimated county cost of $200,000.
Impacts/Outcomes: This project supports the county’s Towards Zero Deaths Action Plan, Mobility 2040 ...
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