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• • STAFF ORIGINATOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: AGENDA ITEM 6E Michael Grochala, October 9, 2006 Consideration of Resolution No. 06 -161, Approving Request for Payment from Municipal Turnback Account (Former Trunk Highway 49) VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: In 1996 the City Council entered into an agreement with the State of Minnesota providing for a portion of Trunk Highway 49 to be turned back to the City. Approximately .28 miles of the roadway (4th Avenue from Lilac to the entrance of the Minnesota Correctional Facility) was transferred to City jurisdiction. The roadway is now part of the City's Municipal State Aid System (MSAS). Under State requirements the City is eligible to receive state aid reimbursement for reconstruction of the roadway or accept a lump sum payment. Eligibility for Turn Back proceeds terminates within 15 years of the local jurisdictions acceptance of the roadway. This segment of 4th Avenue is listed within the "Good" Category (Highest Category) of the City's Pavement Management Program. Based on the roadway condition rating there is no need to reconstruct 4th Avenue within the next five years. The City is currently eligible to receive a lump sum payment in the amount of $955,404.00. Funds provided by the payment originate from the Minnesota Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund. These funds are for use by the City on the state aid system. The City has several higher priority State Aid street needs, including the 35W /Lake Drive Interchange, where these funds can be used. 4th Avenue will remain on the City's State Aid System and is still eligible for funding from the City's State Aid account in future years. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 06 -161 Approving request for payment from the Municipal Turnback Account. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 06 -161 2. Municipal Turnback Account Agreement