DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Joint Powers Agreements With Cities And Delegation Of Authority For Contracting And Right Of Way Acquisition To Accomplish 2026 Transportation, Parks, and Facilities Capital Improvement Projects
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Physical Development Administration Department regularly requests County Board approval for actions required to deliver projects in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and
WHEREAS, joint powers agreements with Cities and cost-share agreements with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other agencies are standard agreements needed on projects in the CIP that adhere to County policies and have consistent language; and
WHEREAS, awarding construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder is a regular consent action item brought forward to the Board for projects in the CIP; and
WHEREAS, any awards not to the low bidder or require the rejection of bids will be brought to the County Board for action; and
WHEREAS, this resolution does not alter the Board process for adopting projects in the CIP each year or the process for obtaining Board approval for professional services contracts, study recommendations, appraisals, and right of way settlements; and
WHEREAS, quarterly reports on all contracts and project updates would continue to be presented by Finance to the Board; and
WHEREAS, staff will provide the Board with a detailed list of authorized projects, including budget reference information, and provide periodic updates on executed and construction contract awards; and
WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with projects included in the 2026 Transportation CIP; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for right of way acquisition necessary in 2026 for construction to begin in 2027; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of property interests, such as...
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