DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute State Aid Federal Aid Agency Agreement With Minnesota Department Of Transportation To Administer Federal Funding For Engineering Design For Reconstruction Of County State Aid Highway 50 And Interstate 35 Interchange In City Of Lakeville, County Project 50-33
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize staff to execute a State Aid Federal Aid Agency agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to administer federal funding for engineering design for the reconstruction of the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 and Interstate 35 (I-35) interchange, County Project (CP) 50-33 in the City of Lakeville.
SUMMARY
Dakota County is advancing County Project (CP) 50-33 to support a safe and efficient transportation system, consistent with the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP). CP 50-33 will address safety, and mobility needs on CSAH 50/5 and I-35 at the major interchange in Lakeville. The project includes replacement of County and City roadway infrastructure and bridges within the interchange area, requiring coordinated work affecting I-35. To maintain the project schedule and meet funding deadlines, professional services for final engineering design and right of way work are anticipated to begin this fall. Construction is planned to commence in 2029.
As part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Act, $5,040,000 of Federal Highway Administration funding was designated as Congressionally Directed Spending for Dakota County to support engineering design of the I-35 and County Road 50 Interchange Reconstruction project. MNDOT, serving as a pass-through agency, requires a Dakota County Board Resolution authorizing execution of a State Aid Federal Aid Agency agreement. This agreement ensures compliance with federal requirements and establishes the process for receiving and distributing the federal funds. Federal funding authorization must occur by September 1, 2026, with a maximum federal share of 80 percent and a required 20 percent non-federal match of $1,008,000. This agreement defines the roles and responsibilities between MnDOT and the County.
Upon execution of the agreement and authorization of funds, the County may issue a qualifications-based request for proposals for final engineering design and preliminary right of way work. Once a professional services contract is executed, the County may submit invoices for reimbursement of eligible federal engineering design costs.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
County staff recommends executing a State Aid Federal Aid Agency agreement with MnDOT to administer federal funding for engineering design for the reconstruction of the CSAH 50 and I-35 interchange, CP 50-33 in Lakeville.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes $14,651,311 for Project 2000037, CP 50-33 I-35 Interchange. Included within the design engineering budget is $5,040,000 of Federal Highway Administration Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds awarded to Dakota County as part of the 2023 federal appropriations bill. There is sufficient budget for the anticipated non-federal cost share of $1,080,000.
2000037 CP 50-33 I-35 Interchange
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Funding Source |
Approved Budget |
Committed Funds |
Balance |
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City of Lakeville |
$915,263 |
$52,618 |
$862,645 |
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Federal Highway Admin |
$5,040,000 |
$0 |
$5,040,000 |
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State Funding |
$5,324,200 |
$1,775,000 |
$3,549,200 |
|
Sales and Use Tax |
$3,371,848 |
$160,109 |
$3,211,739 |
|
Total |
$14,651,311 |
$1,987,728 |
$12,663,584 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County seeks to provide a safe and efficient transportation system consistent with the adopted Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is advancing County Project (CP) 50-33 to address safety, and mobility needs on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50/CSAH 5 and Interstate 35 (I-35) at the major interchange in the city of Lakeville; and
WHEREAS, CP 50-33 includes replacement of County and City roadway infrastructure and bridges within the interchange area and requires coordinated work affecting I-35; and
WHEREAS, construction of CP 50-33 is planned to commence in 2029 and to meet the project schedule, and associated federal funding deadlines, professional services for final engineering design and right of way activities are anticipated to begin this fall; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Act designated $5,040,000 in Federal Highway Administration funding as Congressionally Directed Spending to support engineering design of the I-35 and County Road 50 Interchange Reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), acting as the pass-through agency for these federal funds, requires Dakota County to execute a State Aid Federal Aid Agency Agreement to ensure compliance with federal requirements and to establish the process for receiving and administering the federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the agreement must be executed to authorize the federal funding, which must be obligated by September 1, 2026, with a maximum federal share of 80 percent and a 20 percent non-federal match of $1,080,000; and
WHEREAS, execution of the agreement will enable Dakota County to advertise a qualifications-based request for proposals for final engineering design and preliminary right of way activities, and subsequently submit invoices for reimbursement of eligible costs; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends executing a State Aid Federal Aid Agency agreement with MnDOT to administer federal funding for design and engineering for the reconstruction of CSAH 50 and I-35 interchange, CP 50-33 in Lakeville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County to execute a State Aid Federal Aid Agency Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to administer federal funding for engineering design related to County Project 50-33, the reconstruction of the County State Aid Highway 50 and Interstate 35 interchange in Lakeville; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Physical Development Director or their designee to execute said agreement, and any amendments thereto, along with any associated documents consistent with this action.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-067; 1/21/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location Map
BOARD GOALS
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CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Susan Wimberly