HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26-42 Approving the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of STP for the 2026 Chelsea Heights Safe Routes to School ProjectCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
May 13,2026
No.26-42
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF SAINT PAUL F'OR THE 2026 CIJELSEA HEIGHTS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE AND HOYT AVENUE
WHRREAS, on April 13,20222, the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights approved a
letter of support for the City of St. Paul's Regional Solicitation application for pedestrian safety
improvements near the intersection of Hamline Avenue and Hoyt Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the project was subsequently awarded federal funding through the regional
solicitation process and is now scheduled for construction in2026; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement allows for project delivery and cost participation since
a portion of the intersection is located within Falcon Heights and the other within Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement grants Saint Paulthe right to utilize Falcon Heights
right-of-way and easements, and makes them responsible for project design, bidding,
construction administration, and inspection services;
WHEREAS, the estimated share of the project costs that Falcon Height is responsible for is
S18,766.16, representing25% of the local share, and is eligible for Municipal State Aid funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota:
l. That the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Saint Paul for the 2026 Chelsea Heights
Safe Routes to School Project at the Intersection of Hamline Avenue and Hoyt Avenue is
approved.
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GUSTAFSON
MAY
MIELKE
MOGEN
WASSENBERG
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