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Authorization to negotiate five operations and maintenance agreements with the Met Council and cities along the METRO Green Line Extension LRT corridor (no county cost or recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate five agreements with the Metropolitan Council and cities of Minneapolis (PW 24-67-26), St. Louis Park (PW 25-67-26), Hopkins (PW 26-67-26), Minnetonka (PW 27-67-26), and Eden Prairie (PW 28-67-26) for the operation and maintenance of public infrastructure along the METRO Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit corridor, all related to the operation of the METRO Green Line Extension LRT; that upon approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the County.
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Background:
Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, and the cities of Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie have been working together to prepare for the operation of the METRO Green Line Extension LRT. With service anticipated to begin in 2027, the parties have identified their respective roles and responsibilities for operating and maintaining infrastructure that supports connectivity and LRT service. These responsibilities are specified in the following agreements:
1. Agreement PW 24-67-26 with the Metropolitan Council and the City of Minneapolis
2. Agreement PW 25-67-26 with the Metropolitan Council and the City of St. Louis Park
3. Agreement PW 26-67-26 with the Metropolitan Council and the City of Hopkins
4. Agreement PW 27-67-26 with the Metropolitan Council and the City of Minnetonka
5. Agreement PW 28-67-26 with the Metropolitan Council and the City of Eden Prairie
Each three-party agreement sets forth operations and maintenance responsibilities and establishes communication and coordination procedures to be followed when a party performs work that may affect the movement of vehicles or LRT along the co...
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