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If Council authorizes staff to advance construct the two segments of the westerly MRT as proposed, the city will need to advance fund construction. Estimated construction costs for these two segments totals $250,000. However, staff anticipates that these costs will be reimbursed with awarded grant funds in SFY 2016 (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016). Staff proposes using the Park Trust Fund to pay for the advance construction of the two trail segments. Any funds recovered in SFY 2016 would then be deposited back into this account. The estimated cost for Bolton-Menk to prepare the necessary early notification documents and Project Memorandum for the westerly MRT segment is $18,000. Staff also proposes paying for this work from the Park Trust Fund. This work is not reimbursable using awarded grant funds. In an effort to limit project costs, staff will review our ability to complete all or portions of the project design, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction administration, staking, and inspections. Recommendation: Staff recommends authorizing advance construction of the MRT segments through the Riverdale Drive reconstruction/Extension project in 2014, and through the Highway 10 & Armstrong Boulevard Interchange project in 2015. The remaining MRT segment west of the Armstrong Boulevard Interchange would then be constructed in 2016 as currently programmed. This would result in each segment of the westerly MRT project being constructed in orderly progression from east to west which would meet user expectations, result in less disruption to the public due to concurrent construction, and also save the City money due to avoiding redundant costs that are typically incurred with separate projects. Authorization would also be needed to prepare the necessary early notification documents and Project Memorandum for the west section of the MRT. In this instance, Staff recommends using Bolton-Menk due to their familiarity with the MRT as they completed the Project Memo and design for the easterly project. Action: Motion to approve/deny proceeding with MnDOT authorization for advance construction of portions of the Mississippi River Trail, including authorization for Bolton-Menk to prepare the necessary early notification documents and Project Memorandum for the westerly section of the MRT. Attachments 2011 Grant App MRT West Half MRT, Traprock to Outfall Trail Ramsey MRT Schedule Cost estimates for Phase #1 & #2 Engineering estimate for 2014-16 Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brace Westby Brace Westby 03/18/2014 03:44 PM Mark Riverblood (Originator) Mark Riverblood 03/18/2014 04:19 PM Brace Westby Brace Westby 03/20/2014 11:30 AM Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 03/20/2014 1 L 54 AM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 03/20/2014 03:17 PM Form Started By: Mark Riverblood Started On: 03/ 12/2014 0 L24 PM Final Approval Date: 03/20/2014