DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Accept Grant Funds From Mississippi National River And Recreation Area For Current Mississippi River Greenway Projects And Amend 2025 Capital Improvement Program Budgets
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize staff to accept grant funds from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) for current Mississippi River Greenway projects. Authorization to Amend 2025 Parks and Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budgets.
SUMMARY
In 2022, Dakota County submitted a request for $668,000 to the MNRRA for consideration in their Five-Year Alternative Transportation System Implementation Plan (2024 - 2028). As a community within MNRRA, Dakota County is eligible for funding via the Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP) Alternative Transportation Program (ATP). The funding amount requested is based on 20 percent of estimated project costs. The purpose of the funding request is to support the wayfinding, interpretation, and trail safety elements of projects along the Mississippi River Greenway. The funding has been confirmed and approved by the required federal agencies.
Dakota County has previously secured funding via the Five-Year Alternative Transportation System Implementation Plan for the Wakota Bridge Trailhead, Mississippi River Greenway - Rosemount West, and Rock Island Swing Bridge Trailhead. Including the latest award, Dakota County will have received over $1.7M through partnership with MNRRA.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends acceptance of FLTP - ATP funding through the MNRRA.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2025 Adopted Capital Improvement Programs did not include this external funding. A budget amendment is needed to incorporate this funding as part of the projects. This revenue increases external funding for Greenway projects in both Transportation and Parks CIPs.
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☒ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, in 2022, Dakota County requested $668,000 to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) for consideration to include in their Five-Year Alternative Transportation System Plan; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is within the MNRRA and can request up to 20 percent of project costs that are eligible for Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP) Alternative Transportation Program (ATP) funding; and
WHEREAS, the funding received will be used to fund wayfinding, interpretation, and trail safety improvements along the Mississippi River Greenway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to accept funding from the Federal Lands Transportation Program Alternative Transportation Program and execute grant agreements as to form by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Program is hereby amended as follows:
Expense
MRGW - Wayfinding, Landscape (2000232) $168,000
Total Expense $168,000
Revenue
FLTP (DOI) - MRGW - Wayfinding project (2000232) $168,000
Total Revenue $168,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program is hereby amended as follows:
Expense
CP 56-14 $500,000
Total Expense $500,000
Revenue
FLTP (DOI) - CP 56-14 $500,000
Total Revenue $500,000
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Stwora
Author: John Mertens