DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Safe Routes To Schools Program State Bond Grant Agreement From Minnesota Department Of Transportation For Improvements On 80th Street East In Inver Grove Heights, County Project 28-66
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of Safe Routes To Schools (SRTS) program state bond grant agreement No. 1058460 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 28 (80th Street East), County Project 28-66, in Inver Grove Heights.
SUMMARY
County Project 28-66 in Inver Grove Heights will include the preliminary design for pedestrian and bicycle safety, SRTS improvements, and traffic signal improvements along CSAH 28 between Babcock Avenue and Boyd Avenue. This project was identified in the 2021 Dakota County Pedestrian Crossing Safety Assessment to provide improved pedestrian and bicyclist crossing infrastructure for community destinations along CSAH 28 in the project area. During project development, the SRTS crossing infrastructure improvements were separated into an independent plan set and a construction project to meet funding deadlines. This request for board action only refers to the SRTS plans of County Project 28-66.
A $250,000 Minnesota State SRTS grant was awarded to Dakota County in 2022 to fund crossing infrastructure improvements along CSAH 28 near Simley High School. A contractor must be awarded the construction contract to complete the grant agreement before the end of 2024 calendar year. If a grant agreement is not completed, the funds will be withdrawn. The project was advertised for construction bids on November 12, 2024, and bids were opened on December 9, 2024. The County Board authorized administrative award of the contract with Resolution No. 24-591, on December 3, 2024. Construction is scheduled for 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends authorization of the Physical Developm...
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