DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Lakeville For North Creek Greenway: East Lake North Segment And Trailhead
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Lakeville for the North Creek Greenway: East Lake North segment and trailhead.
SUMMARY
By Resolution No. 11-517 (October 18, 2011), the North Creek Greenway Master Plan (Master Plan) was adopted by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. The master plan established a preferred alignment from Lebanon Hills Regional Park to downtown Farmington. The proposed JPA will fund the reconstruction of approximately 3,000 feet of trail to regional greenway standards and construction of a trailhead/park building within East Lake Park (Attachment: Project Map). The City of Lakeville has facilitated the design, bidding, and construction management of the project with Dakota County staff providing design review. Total project construction is $3,704,486, with the Dakota County portion estimated at $942,000, which includes project delivery, trail construction, overlooks and contribution of $400,000 towards park building that will serve as a major regional greenway trailhead. This greenway collaborative project is consistent with current cost-share practices for city-led projects (Attachment: Area Map).
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends Dakota County execute a JPA with the City of Lakeville for the North Creek Greenway: East Lake North segment and trailhead design and construction for the period of June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Dakota County’s total cost of the JPA is not to exceed $1,040,000 including 10 percent contingency. Sufficient funding has been authorized in the Parks Capital Improvement Program in the Greenway Collaborative Set-aside.
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Funding Sources |
Total Budget |
Available Budget |
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Sales & Use Tax |
225,000 |
100,000 |
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TAA Transportation Advance Acct |
1,125,000 |
400,000 |
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Totals |
1,350,000 |
500,000 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 11-517 (October 11, 2011), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the North Creek Greenway Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville is leading the design, bidding, and project delivery; and
WHEREAS, the project will upgrade approximately 3,000 feet of trail to meet regional greenway standards and construct a new park and trailhead building; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County will reimburse the City of Lakeville based on the current cost-share practice of 85 percent for trail construction, 50 percent for trail amenities and overlooks, and a fixed $400,000 towards the park and trailhead building; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated project cost to Dakota County is $1,040,000, including 10 percent contingency; and
WHEREAS, sufficient revenues are available in the Parks Capital Improvement Program Greenway Collaborative Set-aside project; and
WHEREAS, the Supplemental Maintenance Agreement will be revised to include ongoing maintenance and operations for project extents upon project completion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Assistant County Manager: Physical Development, or their designee, to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Lakeville to reimburse the City for costs associated with the North Creek Greenway: East Lake North segment and Trailhead for the period of June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Maps
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Niki Geisler
Author: John Mertens