Resolution - #15-11-287 - 11/24/2015

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Councilmember LeTourneau introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-11-287 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RIVERDALE DRIVE EXTENSION FROM TRAPROCK STREET TO RAMSEY BOULEVARD, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #16-20 WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey desires to extend Riverdale Drive from Traprock Street to Ramsey Boulevard to complete the south frontage road to U.S. Highway 10 between Armstrong Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey's 2015 — 2019 Capital Improvement Program identifies this project for construction in calendar years 2016 — 2017; and WHEREAS, this improvement project is identified as an immediate priority in the Highway 10 Access Planning Study completed in 2014 as a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Anoka County Highway Department; and WHEREAS, the City represents that this project provides benefit to the Trunk Highway system, as well as to the local community, making the project eligible for funding through MnDOT's Metro Municipal Agreement Program in the maximum amount of $584,280; and WHEREAS, the City has the capability to adequately fund its local cost share for this public improvement project in the estimated amount of $669,000; and WHEREAS, the City agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement; and WHEREAS, the City has the necessary capabilities to adequately develop, implement, manage, and maintain this public improvement project; and WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015, the City was notified by MnDOT that this project received up to $584,280 in funding through MnDOT's Metro Municipal Agreement Program for eligible construction items, including construction engineering and inspection, in accordance with MnDOT's Cost Participation Policy; and WHEREAS, upon accepting the funds the City agreed to prepare project plans and specifications conforming to MnDOT's design standards and format; and WHEREAS, upon accepting the funds the City agreed to execute a Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT prior to awarding the project; and WHEREAS, upon accepting the funds the City agreed to let the project by June 30, 2017.