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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-020CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO.2021-020 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT THE MANNING AVENUE (CSAH 15) AND 30TH STREET NORTH INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Washington County, the City of Lake Elmo, Baytown Township and West Lakeland Township have identified safety and access issues and concerns at the intersection of 30th Street North and Manning Avenue (CSAH 15); and WHEREAS, Washington County has adopted a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan which identifies improvements to the intersection of Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) and 30th Street North, including a traffic signal with dedicated left and right turn lanes along Manning Avenue (CSAHI5) and both legs of 30th Street North, with said improvements to be constructed in 2022; and WHEREAS, Washington County will require local cost participation for the improvements from the City of Lake Elmo, Baytown Township and West Lakeland Township in accordance with the Washington County Cost Participation Policy; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature approved $75 million of state transportation bond funds for the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP); and WHEREAS, the Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) and 30th Street North intersection improvements are eligible for funding in the LRIP years 2021, 2022, 2023; and WHEREAS, Washington County will request SAP/SP number for the project and has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure matching funds and adequate construction of the proposed project; and WHEREAS, Washington County along with input from the City and Townships will develop, review and approve plans and specifications and provide construction administration for the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo confirms if the project cost increases above the amount listed on the application, the City of Lake Elmo with support from Washington County will provide or secure all additional funds necessary to complete the project and the city certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws, regulations and rules of the application. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, That the Lake Elmo City Council hereby adopts this Resolution, supporting a funding request through the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Local Road Improvement Program to construct the proposed Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) and 30th Street intersection improvements and agrees to maintain such improvements. 2. The proper city officers are authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City. ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2021. (Seal) ATTE Julie o on City le CITY OF LAKE ELMO By: Charles Cadenhead Mayor