DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Minnesota Department Of Transportation Contract Number 1064779 For Federal Participation In Advance Construction Funding For Reconstruction Of County State Aid Highway 42 (150th Street W) From Redwood Drive To 147th Street In Apple Valley, County Project 42-163
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 42-163, the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 42 from Redwood Drive to 147th Street; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 22-144 (April 5, 2022), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized approval of grant application submittals for the 2022 Regional Federal Funding Solicitation and Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant program; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2023, Dakota County was approved for the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant program for CP 42-163 in the amount of $6,540,000 for the 2027 construction; and
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2026, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Contract Number 1064779 was furnished to County staff for signatures to accept the grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or delegate, to execute Minnesota Department of Transportation Contract Number 1064779 for federal participation in advance construction funds for CP 42-163 (State Projects 019-642-068 and 186-020-041), with anticipated federal reimbursement of $6,540,000, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation is hereby appointed as Agent of Dakota County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects.
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