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Authorization to provide county sponsorship on behalf of the city of Spring Park for its 2023 Local Road Improvement Program funding application
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WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has given notice that project funding through the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is available; and
WHEREAS, a county board resolution is needed as part of the application for non-state aid cities to satisfy the LRIP eligibility requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Spring Park has requested county sponsorship since the city is ineligible to receive LRIP funding due to its population being less than 5,000.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Hennepin County will sponsor the City of Spring Park if LRIP funding is awarded for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH 51) (Sunset Drive) reconstruction project on behalf of the City of Spring Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship of the abovementioned projects by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County on behalf of the cities of Spring Park for this project beyond the awarded 2023 LRIP funds.
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Background:
MnDOT's LRIP provides funding assistance to cities, counties, and townships for transportation infrastructure projects along local roadways. Funding eligibility is defined in Minnesota Statutes ?174.52.
The 2023 LRIP Solicitation includes $103 million that was made available through the 2023 Legislative Session for projects to be constructed between 2024 and 2026. The maximum project award is $1.5 million, with no local match required. Applications are due December 8, 2023.
Hennepin County is leading a project to reconstruct Sunset Drive from Spring Street to Shadywood Road (CSAH 19) in Spring Park, county project (CP) 2182000. Upon release of the 2023 LRIP Solicitation, the city requested to pursue LRIP funds to reduce its cost participation. If the city is successful in securing LRIP ...
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