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Pedestrian Bridge Memo Page two The construction award is determined by the State. Once a construction company has been confirmed, the process of construction can begin. Although construction may take less than three months, one must always anticipate the possibility that material delays or other causes for delay. For these reasons, the process allows two years for project completion. It is not unusual for the entire process to take 1-1/2 years. In addition, final paperwork must be completed outlining full compliance to the stipulations of the Federal grant. In March of 1995, proposals were requested for design/inspection services for the pedestrian bridge. Six reputable firms presented proposals. All six firms were evaluated by the committee. The four top firms were given reference checks. The committee agreed to BRW as the best firm with a very reasonable fee. It was at this time that staff requested approval to contract the design and inspection services from BRW and at that same time, the momentum of the project diminished. There became concern regarding the funding source for the $185,000 -- the City of Mounds View's 20 percent project match and costs for design and inspection services. Since that time, there has been a search for a funding package for the City's share of the cost of this project. Whereas special funds had been identified as the funding source for the City's share, the specific designation of special funds has delayed the project. If the City Council wishes to construct the pedestrian bridge, the project needs to move forward. Staff has been requested to submit memorandum information to MNDOT. Although it is not too late, we need to begin the design process as soon as possible. Final consideration of the pedestrian bridge project is requested. Three resolutions have been prepared for your consideration. The first resolution provides for the construction of the pedestrian bridge specifying proposed funding sources. The second resolution provides for contractual services of BRW for design and inspection of the project. The third resolution provides for the improvement of the storm water retention pond located on the corner of Long Lake Road and Highway 10.