DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Approve Letter Of Support To City Of Burnsville For Safe Streets And Roads For All Grant Application
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Board Chair to provide a letter of support to the City of Burnsville for an application to the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.
SUMMARY
The City of Burnsville is requesting a letter of support (Attachment: Draft Letter of Support-Burnsville) for an application to the SS4A grant program. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) SS4A is a competitive program that provides grants to local, regional, and Tribal communities for the implementation, planning, and demonstration of activities as part of a systematic approach to prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. This roadway safety program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and provides $5 billion over five years. The funding helps communities address the preventable crisis of deaths on roads, streets, and highways through safer people, roads, and vehicles. Applications are due June 26, 2025.
The City of Burnsville will use the funding from this grant to construct a grade-separated interchange at Trunk Highway (TH) 13 and Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville, furthering a vision that promotes safety, equity, and sustainability.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the authorization of the Board Chair to provide a letter of support to the City of Burnsville for an application to the SS4A grant program.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation is requesting project submittals for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A); and
WHEREAS, the SS4A Federal grant program funds up to 80 percent of project costs; and
WHEREAS, Federal funding of projects reduces the burden on local taxpayers for regional improvements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed grade-separated interchange at Trunk Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville thus improves safety and the overall operations for commuters, freight, transit, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout the transportation network; and
WHEREAS, application submittals are due on June 26, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Board Chair to submit a letter of support to the City of Burnsville for their application to the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Draft Letter of Support-Burnsville
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Barry Becker