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Neg Agmt PW 15-40-24 with MnDOT and City of Hopkins for signal and accessibility upgrades on CSAH 3 at Trunk Highway 169 (CP 2183500); est county cost $460,000 county bonds and $60,584 property tax
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 15-40-24 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the City of Hopkins for signal replacement and pedestrian ramp upgrades on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 3 (Excelsior Boulevard) at Trunk Highway (TH) 169, county project (CP) 2183500, at an estimated county cost of $520,584; 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 funds as directed.
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Background:
MnDOT, in collaboration with the City of Hopkins and the county, is leading a project to improve safety at the east and west ramps of TH 169 at Excelsior Boulevard. The project, scheduled to begin construction in spring 2024, includes traffic signal replacements, pedestrian crossing enhancements, accessibility upgrades, and improvements to pavement, grading and drainage.
This agreement identifies MnDOT as the lead agency to design and deliver the project and assigns maintenance responsibilities after project completion. The county's cost participation is estimated at $520,584, with funding available in CP 2183500 Cost Participation and Partnerships and expenses tracked in its associated sub-project CP 2183519.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate Agreement PW 15-40-24 with MnDOT and the City of Hopkins for signal replacement and pedestrian ramp upgrades on Excelsior Boulevard at TH 169, at an estimated county cost of $520,584, CP 2183500.
Impacts/Outcomes:
These improvements will support the county's Mobility 2040 goals, climate action and disparity reduction efforts by improving a...
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