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Neg Agmt PW 38-20-23 with Minneapolis for traffic signal upgrades and accessibility improvements on Broadway St NE (CP 2183300); (est county cost: $285,000 State Aid)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 38-20-23 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities for traffic signal upgrades and accessibility improvements at the intersections of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 66 (Broadway St NE) and Washington, Monroe, Fillmore, and Buchanan streets in Northeast Minneapolis, county project (CP) 2183300, at an estimated county cost of $285,000; that upon 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:
The City of Minneapolis, in collaboration with Hennepin County, is leading a safety and accessibility improvement project along Broadway Street at the intersections with Washington, Monroe, Fillmore, and Buchanan streets.
The proposed improvements include:
* traffic signal replacements
* pedestrian ramp upgrades
* grading, drainage, and curb and gutter
The project was awarded $1.17 million in federal funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The county's cost share for the project is available in CP 2183300 (Safety and Asset Management 2019-2023), with expenses tracked in subproject CP 2183326 (2023 Broadway St NE Traffic Signals HSIP Project).
The city is leading the public engagement and communication activities to provide project updates and highlights which will continue during the construction phase this year.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 38-20-23 with Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities for CP 2183300 at estimated county cost of $285,00...
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