DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Eagan For City Utility Improvement Incorporation Into 2026 Preservation Projects On County State Aid Highways 28 And 30, County Projects 28-080 And 30-044
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Eagan to establish roles, responsibilities, and cost share for the incorporation of City of Eagan utility improvements as part of the County's 2026 preservation activity occurring on County State Aid Highway 28 from County State Aid Highway 43 to Amana Trail, County Project (CP) 28-080, and on County State Aid Highway 30 from Interstate Highway 35E to 500 feet east of County State Aid Highway 43, CP 30-044 (Attachment: Location Map).
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with the 2026 preservation of paved highway surface and miscellaneous projects. The 2026 preservation work includes pavement mill and overlay of County roadways, replacement of pedestrian curb ramps at intersections to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, application of pavement markings, and necessary repairs to city utilities. As part of the County's preservation process, coordination occurs with the city partners to determine if any utility improvements are necessary on the segments of roadways being improved that would be advantageous to include with the preservation work. Incorporating these improvements saves the stakeholders time and money and reduces the burden on the traveling public as the traffic impacts are consolidated into one project versus multiple. These improvements often include repairs to the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or water main facilities.
Coordination with the City of Eagan resulted in their desire to include utility improvements with the bid package for CP 28-080 and CP 30-044. As seen in the Location Map att...
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