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City of'� RAMSEY 7550 Sunwood Drive NW • Ramsey, MN 55303 City Hall: 763.427.1410 • Fax: 763.427.5543 www.cityoframsey.com August 11, 2015 Mr. Phillip Bergem, P.E. Cooperative Agreements Engineer MnDOT Metro Office of State Aid 1500 West County Rd B2 Roseville, MN 55113-3174 Re: Response to FY 2017 Cooperative Agreement Project Submittal Comment Memo Riverdale Drive Extension - Traprock Street to Ramsey Boulevard Dear Mr. Bergem: Thank you for your comment memo dated July 21, 2015. The City of Ramsey respectfully offers the following information in response to your comment memo, including the attached modified preliminary engineer's estimate for the above -referenced project. The modified preliminary engineer's estimate includes expected cost splits and participation based on MnDOT's Cost Participation Policy. The estimated construction cost spilt percentages are identified within each funding section heading. The City understands that design engineering and right-of-way / easement acquisition costs will be local costs. We also understand that up to 8% of the construction costs for contract administration, construction inspection, surveying and materials inspection are eligible for cooperative agreement funding, and have included these costs in the modified engineer's estimate. The City does not anticipate the need to purchase easements or right-of-way for the proposed project, but in the event such acquisitions are necessary the City understands that easements and right-of-way must be acquired before plans are submitted for final Central Office review. The City confirms that no new sidewalks or trails are proposed to be constructed with this project. The City acknowledges that the eastbound right turn lane along TH 10 at Traprock Street will be removed as part of this project. The City acknowledges that information for the RTMC fiber optic cable and vaults will be obtained and included in the plans as requested. Lastly, a State Aid number will be pulled for this project if the City determines that State Aid funding will be used to fund a portion of the local costs. It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services.