DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Eagan For City Utility Improvement Incorporation Into 2025 Preservation Projects On County State Aid Highway 30, County Project 30-43
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with the 2025 Preservation of Paved Highway Surfaces; and
WHEREAS, included in the County’s preservation work is an opportunity for coordination with the city stakeholders to partner on any necessary utility repairs within the road segments being included; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagan desires to incorporate sanitary sewer, water main, or storm sewer repairs as part of County Project 30-43; and
WHEREAS, County Project 30-43 is the mill and overlay of County State Aid Highway 30 (Diffley Road) from Trunk Highway 13 to Interstate Highway 35E in Eagan; and
WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement (JPA) between the County and the City of Eagan is necessary to outline roles, responsibilities, and cost participation; and
WHEREAS, the cost share for utility maintenance/improvements associated with storm sewer is 80 percent County and 20 percent City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the current adopted Maintenance Agreement for Storm Sewer Systems (Dakota County Contract No. C0025408); and
WHEREAS, the cost share for utility maintenance/improvements associated with water main and sanitary sewer is 100 percent City; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget includes sufficient funds to proceed with the 2025 Preservation of Paved Highway Surfaces, including the County’s cost share for storm sewer improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement between Dakota County and the City of Eagan for utility repair work associated with County Project 30-43 which is included in the 2025 Preservation of Paved Highway Surfaces.
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