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Neg Agmt PW 60-13-23 with Golden Valley for pedestrian improvements along Winnetka Avenue (CSAH 156); accept conveyance of easements and interests; incr 2024 capital budget for CP 2183300 (est county cost $200,400 - city)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that at the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 60-13-23 with the City of Golden Valley for pedestrian improvements and cost participation and maintenance responsibilities for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 156 (Winnetka Avenue) generally between Trunk Highway (TH) 55 and Orkla Drive, county project (CP) 2183300, at an estimated cost of $200,400 and estimated receivable of $200,400; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to accept conveyance of permanent easements and interest over the railroad necessary for this project from the City of Golden Valley (Agreement PW 60-13-23) through a quit claim deed; and that the County Administrator be authorized to sign any instruments of conveyance of such easements and interests from the City of Golden Valley for this project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 receive and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2024 capital budget for CP 2183300 be increased by $200,400.
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Background:
The county, in collaboration with the city, is leading an improvement project along Winnetka Avenue from Trunk Highway 55 to Orkla Drive with accessibility, traffic signal, and pedestrian facility upgrades. New sidewalk will be constructed to close an existing gap. The project is scheduled to begin construction in spring 2025.
Agreement PW 60-13-23 identifies the county as the lead agency for construction, assigns maintenance responsibilities after project completion, and conveys permane...
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