DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Submit And Accept 2023 Safe Routes To School Program Grant Funds In Cities Of West St. Paul And Eagan And Approve A Letter Of Support For Submittal To SRTS Grant, County Projects 4-18, 26-67
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is requesting project submittals for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant program; and
WHEREAS, the SRTS grant program funds up to 100 percent of project construction costs; and
WHEREAS, the County Road 4 sidewalk and school safety project, County Project 04-018, and the County State Aid Highway 26 reconstruction and four- to three-lane conversion project, County Project 26-057, will improve the safety and ability of people to walk, bike, or roll to and from a school; and
WHEREAS, state funding of projects reduces the burden on local taxpayers for regional improvements; and
WHEREAS, final application submittals are due on February 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, all projects proposed are consistent with the adopted Dakota County 2040 Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the 185th Street project will improve safety and mobility of pedestrians and bicyclists to Century Middle School City in the City of Lakeville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the submittal of County Project 04-018, the County Road 4 (Butler Ave.) sidewalk and school safety project from County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 63 to Smith Street in West St. Paul and County Project 26-057, the County State Aid Highway 26 (Lone Oak Road) reconstruction and four- to three-lane conversion project from Trunk Highway 13 to I-35E in Eagan, to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant program and authorizes the Physical Development Director to accept grant funds, if awarded, and execute grant agreements subject to approval as to form by the Dakota County Attorney's ...
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