DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Grant Application Submittals For Highway Safety Improvement Program 2022 Federal Funding Solicitation Process
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), the Minnesota Department of Transportation is requesting project submittals for federal funding under the Metro Highway Safety Improvement Program through the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act; and
WHEREAS, these federal programs fund up to 90 percent of project construction costs; and
WHEREAS, federal funding of projects reduces the burden on local taxpayers for regional improvements; and
WHEREAS, non-federal funds must be at least 10 percent of the project costs; and
WHEREAS, project submittals are due on June 01, 2022; and
WHEREAS, all projects proposed are consistent with the adopted Dakota County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, subject to federal funding award, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners would be asked to consider authorization to execute a grant agreement at a future meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the following County-led projects for submittal to the Transportation Advisory Board for federal funding:
• County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 86 at Trunk Highway (TH) 56 in Randolph Township
• CSAH 86 & Trunk Highway 3 in Castle Rock Township
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