DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Sponsor Township Projects For 2026 Local Road Improvement Program Solicitation
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County supports townships pursuit of funding for roadways; and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) was established in Minn. Stat. § 174.52, to assist local agencies in constructing or reconstructing their local roads; and
WHEREAS, the legislature has provided $50,000,000 for LRIP projects, $3,000,000 of which has been targeted for township projects; and
WHEREAS, townships must have a County Sponsor to apply and receive funds; and
WHEREAS, staff has received requests for support and sponsorship of the following projects:
Township Description
Castle Rock Reconstruction of 275th Street Denmark Avenue to Trunk Highway 3
Castle Rock Recondition of Alverno Avenue County Road 80 to Castle Rock Valley Cemetery
Greenvale 19509 Bridge Replacement, Eveleth Avenue at Chub Creek
WHEREAS, sponsorship includes acting as fiscal agent for the township; and
WHEREAS, sponsorship also includes assisting the township with execution of the grant agreement, submitting plans, advertising and awarding the project, and assisting with project closeout.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby supports and agrees to sponsor the following submittals by townships for 2020 Local Road Improvement Program funding:
Township Description
Castle Rock Reconstruction of 275th Street Denmark Avenue to Trunk Highway 3
Castle Rock Recondition of Alverno Avenue County Road 80 to Castle Rock Valley Cemetery
Greenvale 19509 Bridge Replacement, Eveleth Avenue at Chub Creek
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BACKGROUND
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County supports townships’ pursuit of funding for improvements to roadways within Dakota County. The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Advisory Committee requested MnDOT State Aid for Local Transportation solicit project applications for funding from the LRIP. Townships must have a County sponsor to apply and receive funding. The maximum award is $1,500,000 per project. Applications are due November 25, 2026. Staff has been coordinating with the townships on potential applications and has received requests for County support and sponsorship for three projects as follows:
Township Description
Castle Rock Reconstruction of 275th Street Denmark Avenue to Trunk Highway 3
Castle Rock Recondition of Alverno Avenue County Road 80 to Castle Rock Valley Cemetery
Greenvale 19509 Bridge Replacement, Eveleth Avenue at Chub Creek
The Townships are responsible for all costs not covered by LRIP including but not limited to consultant engineering, right of way acquisition, construction inspection, as well as construction costs above the LRIP award.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorizing sponsorship of the three Township Projects submitted for LRIP.
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPACTS
If successful, the LRIP funding awards would reduce the amount of township money necessary for the projects. All costs over and above the LRIP award are the responsibility of the Township. The County will serve as the Sponsor to the awarded project. FTE staff will be required to assist the townships in contract administration and LRIP reimbursement.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
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ATTACHMENTS
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CONTACTS
Department Director: Erin Laberee
Author: Luke Lortie