DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Pipeline Crossing Agreement With Union Pacific Railroad Company In City Of Randolph, County Project 88-23
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for a storm sewer utility crossing on County Project (CP) 88-23 in the City of Randolph.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 88-23, the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH 88) from County Road (CR) 94 to Trunk Highway (TH) 56 in the City of Randolph (Attachment: Project Location Map).
The City of Randolph and the County are partnering on the project to reconstruct the CSAH 88 and install sidewalks and turn lanes. The City of Randolph is the lead agency since the primary component of the project is the installation of sanitary sewer system throughout the City. The project began this spring and is expected to continue into 2025, with the reconstruction of CSAH 88 to be completed in 2024.
A small storm pond will be constructed south of CSAH 88 and will outlet through a 24-inch storm sewer pipe underneath the Union Pacific rail. Union Pacific Railroad Company is requiring the County to execute a pipeline crossing agreement to allow the County owned facility to cross underneath the rail. The agreement includes a permit fee of $1,368 along with Railroad Protective Liability Insurance (Attachment: Pipeline Crossing Agreement).
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends executing the pipeline crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the storm sewer utility crossing.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2023 Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget included $7,900,000 in funding for the construction of CP 88-23, in addition to carryover from 2033. Sufficient funds are available (Attachment: Financial Summary).
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 88-23, the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH 88) from County Road (CR) 94 to Trunk Highway (TH) 56 in the City of Randolph; and
WHEREAS, the City of Randolph is the lead agency; and
WHEREAS, the project began this spring and is expected to continue into 2025, with the reconstruction of CSAH 88 to be completed in 2024; and
WHEREAS; a small storm pond will be constructed south of CSAH 88 and will outlet through a 24-inch pipe underneath the Union Pacific rail; and
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad Company is requiring the County to execute a pipeline crossing agreement to allow the County owned storm sewer facility to cross underneath the rail; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends executing the pipeline crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute an agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for a storm sewer pipeline crossing associated with CP 88-23, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location Map
Attachment: Pipeline Crossing Agreement
Attachment: Financial Summary
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Todd Howard