DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Eagan For Traffic Signal Installations At County State Aid Highway 32 (Cliff Road) And Slater Road Intersection, County Project 32-92
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Eagan (City) for County Project (CP) 32-92 traffic signal replacement at the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32 (Cliff Road) and Slater Road intersection.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County and the City are planning CP 32-92, traffic signal replacement at CSAH 32 and Slater Road (Attachment: CSAH 32 & Slater Road Location Map). Dakota County is the lead agency for the project. County Project 32-92 is scheduled for 2024 construction.
Through Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget discussions, the City is in support of this project. A JPA with the City is necessary to define costs, operation, and maintenance responsibilities at both intersections. The cost participation for design, engineering, and construction of the two new traffic signals will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy (Policy F.4 Traffic Signals). The County’s cost share is 50 percent, and the City’s cost share is 50 percent. The cost participation for power and maintenance will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy (Policy F.17 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Power Costs and Maintenance Responsibilities). The County’s cost share is 50 percent, and the City’s cost share is 50 percent for power costs of the traffic signal systems and attached street lighting. The County will operate and maintain the signal systems, timing, and operation. The City will be responsible for streetlight maintenance and painting of the signal systems.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends entering into a JPA with the City to define responsibilities for design, construction, operation, and maintenance for the signal replacement at CSAH 32 and Slater Road, in the City of Eagan.
EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Adopted 2024 Transportation CIP budget contains $1,250,000 for CP 32-92. The construction cost for County Project 32-92 will be split 50 percent County and 50 percent City, consistent with County policy.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout Dakota County, the County is the lead agency partnering with the City of Eagan (City) on County Project (CP) 32-92; and
WHEREAS, CP 32-92 includes a traffic signal replacement at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32 (Cliff Road) and Slater Road in the City of Eagan; and
WHEREAS, cost participation for design, engineering, and construction of the two new traffic signals will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy (Policy F.4 Traffic Signals), such that the County’s cost share is 50 percent and the City’s cost share is 50 percent; and
WHEREAS, cost participation for power and maintenance will be in accordance with Cost Share Policy (Policy F.17 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Power Costs and Maintenance Responsibilities), such that the County cost share is 50 percent and the City cost share is 50 percent for power costs of the traffic signal and attached street lighting; and
WHEREAS, the County will operate and maintain the traffic signal systems, timing, and operation, and the City will be responsible for streetlight maintenance and painting of the signal systems; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into a joint powers agreement with the City of Eagan to define project costs and responsibilities associated with design, construction, operation, and maintenance of CP 32-92.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Eagan to identify roles and responsibilities for design, construction, and cost-sharing in accordance with County policy, for County Project 32-92, traffic signal replacement in the City of Eagan, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: CSAH 32 & Slater Road Location Map
Attachment: Financial Summary
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CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Pranav Sharma