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project is not currently programmed and should be considered around 15+ years <br />out. <br /> <br />2.) Mn/ DOT has made a verbal commitment to contribute $300,000 to this <br />project. This was based on 1000 feet of 20' wall at $15/sq. ft.Our current <br />estimates are using $17/sq.ft. Would Mn/DOT be willing to increase their <br />financial commitment to this project? <br /> No, Mn/DOT can't commit any more program dollars, but we are going to do <br />the construction inspection on this project. So, that, in essence, is contributing at <br />least $24,000 (based on $300,000 project and 8% for inspection). <br /> <br />3.) Assuming that Mn/DOT approves the plans by mid July and bids are <br />received in early September, when would these fund be available? <br /> The $300,000 is programmed for FY 2006. Therefore the funds would be <br />available at the time of letting anytime after July 1, 2005. However, if the project <br />is ready earlier, I will ask if this funding can be advanced to FY 2005. No <br />guarantees, but I will try. <br /> <br />4.) Would Mn/DOT ever consider a contract whereby the City, using its <br />funds, constructs noise walls and berms in areas where Mn/DOT will have <br />a future obligation and have Mn/DOT reimburse the City, at a future date, <br />when Mn/DOT would have constructed these noise abatement items? <br />Probably not. Hard to track on projects that are 25+ years out. The Legislature <br />passed authority to allow loans to local units of government to advance <br />construction of projects on IRC's (TH 10 qualifies). However, the condition is <br />that the project has to be in Mn/DOT's 10 -year program. (Additional noisewalls <br />on TH 10 do not qualify). <br /> <br />Also, when lanes are added in the future, they will qualify as an expansion <br />project, which is eligible for Federal funds. The noise wall would then be paid for <br />with 80% Federal Funds and 20% State funds, so we would only be able to give <br />back 20% to the City (Feds won't pay for something already built). If we waited <br />and went the normal route (noise wall construction only), this project is 57 out of <br />70 on list, so it would be 28 years out using all State funds and 100% <br />reimbursement to the City. Mn/DOT does not commit to reimbursement for <br />projects this far out. Sorry. <br /> <br />Staff has invited Mr. Pafkop to the Work Session. Mr. Pafko has accepted and <br />may be bring along one or two other experts. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />