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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEM WITH THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND CITY OF ST. ANTHONY AT 39TH.AVENUE N.E. AND STINSON BOULEVARD THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 19_, by and between the City of St. Anthony, a body politic and corporate under the laws for the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "St. Anthony", and the City of Columbia Heights, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "Columbia Heights". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, it is considered mutually desirable to install a traffic control signal system to be located on Stinson Boulevard at 39th Avenue N.E.; and WHEREAS, both parties have expressed willingness to participate in the construction, maintenance and operating costs of said signal system; and WHEREAS, it is contemplated that said work be carried out by the parties hereto under the provisions of Minn. Stat. 471.59. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED: I. Columbia Heights will be the lead agency. Columbia Heights shall prepare or shall cause to be prepared the necessary plans, specifications, and proposals. The plans and specifications will be submitted for approval to the City Councils of both Columbia Heights and St. Anthony. Columbia Heights shall advertise for bids for the work and construction, receive and open bids pursuant to said advertisement. Each City Council will authorize award of the bid, reserving the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in any bids received without explanation. Upon award of bid, Columbia Heights shall enter into a contract with the successful bidder at the unit prices specified in the bid of such bidder; shall administer the contract or cause the administration of the contract; and shall assure that all required engineering and inspections are carried out to install a traffic control signal system on Stinson Boulevard at 39th Avenue N.E. Such installation, as described immediately above, shall be identified and accomplished under City of Columbia Heights Project No. 9124, hereinafter referred to as the "project", all in accordance with said project plans and specifications which plans and specifications are hereinafter referred to as the "Plans" and are made a part of this Agreement hereof by reference. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Columbia Heights may retain consultants or other professionals to perform any or all of the responsibilities and/or duties of Columbia Heights herein.