DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Submit For And, If Approved, Accept Grant Funds From Department of Natural Resources And Authorization To Enter Joint Powers Agreements With Hampton, Douglas, And Marshan Townships For State Funded Township Bridge Replacement Projects, County Project (CP) 97-144 and 97-164
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
* Authorize submittal of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant application and, if approved, acceptance of grant funds for construction of Township Bridge number L3285 located on Inga Ave in Hampton and Douglas Townships, CP 97-144.
* Authorize submittal of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant application and, if approved, acceptance of grant funds for construction of Township Bridge number L3249 located on 205th Street East in Marshan Township, CP 97-164.
* Authorize the Physical Development Director to enter into Joint Powers Agreements (JPA) for construction of Township Bridges with Hampton, Douglas, and Marshan Townships.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system throughout the County, substandard bridges and culverts within the County need to be reviewed and replaced. CP 97-144 (existing deficient bridge number L3285 replacement project) and CP 97-164 (existing deficient bridge number L3249 replacement project) were identified on MnDOT's bridge replacement priority list as well as programmed in County's 2022 CIP budget as bridge replacement projects. The bridge replacement projects CP 97-144 and CP 97-164, for both the deficient bridges are being prioritized for construction in 2024 after identifying State funded resources to be able to construct them this year yet.
Dakota County as a lead agency receives State funding to assist Townships in addressing the deficient bridges on Township Roads. State funded town bridge account can be utilized for removals, construction of the bridge, and approach construction for 100 perc...
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