DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Rosemount For Acquisition And Construction Of Rosemount Greenway: Caramore Crossing Segment
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 12-359 (July 31, 2012), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the Rosemount Greenway Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount and County staff have been working with DR Horton to install a segment of the Rosemount Greenway as part of the Caramore Crossing development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount’s 15 percent cost participation is provided through overall project management and coordination with land development; and
WHEREAS, a development agreement between the City and DR Horton will ensure the following greenway-related items:
• Acquisition of 1.07 acres based on $75,000 per acre equal $80,250
• Construction of a 10-ft regional trail approximately 1,000 feet at a bid cost of $89,809.49
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WHEREAS, Dakota County will reimburse the City of Rosemount for the acquisition and construction of regional greenway; and
WHEREAS, upon payment the City of Rosemount will convey 1.07 acre trail easement to Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for acquisition and construction is $170,059.49; and
WHEREAS, sufficient revenues are available in the Greenway Collaborative and land acquisition set-asides in the Draft 2024 Parks Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, a Supplemental Maintenance Agreement will be prepared prior to Dakota County assuming ongoing maintenance and operations, which will occur at a time the greenway is completed between Trunk Highway 3 and Flint Hills Athletic Complex.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director, or their designee, to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Rosemount to reimburse the City for costs associated with the development of the regional greenway within the Caramore Crossing segment for the period of December 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director, or their designee, to execute a supplemental maintenance agreement with the City of Rosemount to establish ongoing maintenance and operations responsibilities for the Rosemount Greenway.
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