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Authorization to apply for a 2023 Minnesota Highway Freight Program funding grant
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WHEREAS:
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has given notice that federal funding through the Minnesota Highway Freight Program is available; and
WHEREAS, a county board resolution is required as part of the application submittal.
Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that staff be authorized to apply for federal funding through the Minnesota Highway Freight Program for the County State Aid Highway 23 (Marshall Street NE) from Third Avenue to County State Aid Highway 153 (Lowry Avenue) project, capital project (CP) 2984500, in the city of Minneapolis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hennepin County recognizes its role as the public agency sponsor for the above project, including the required local match, if federal funding is awarded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the abovementioned project by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this project in the event that grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MHFP) is a federal formula program that provides funding assistance for construction projects along public roadways that provide freight transportation benefits. These funds were made available through the creation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
In August 2023, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced its MHFP for state fiscal years 2026-2028 with applications due October 13, 2023. Projects must be located along tier one, two, or three corridors as identified in the Metropolitan Council Truck Highway Corridor Study and must improve freight safety, mobility, or efficiency. The 2023 MHFP solicitation includes approximately $65 million statewide with a maximum project award of $11 million. A 20% local match is required.
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