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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-18 PACKET 04.C.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # V. DATE 1/18/12 PREPARED BY Engineering Jennifer Levitt ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Approve the submittal of Jamaica Avenue between 70 and Military Road for Local Road Improvement Program solicitation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the Council approves the submittal of Jamaica Avenue between 70 and Military Road for Local Road Improvement Program solicitation. BUDGET IMPLICATION: BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED ❑ PLANNING F PUBLIC SAFETY ❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ HUMAN SERVICES /RIGHTS ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ® MEMO /LETTER: Jennifer Levitt, January 10, 2012 ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ® OTHER: Map ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS /114- /I City Administrator Date COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER H: \COUNCIL FORMS \Council 1 -18 -12 \Council Action Form Local Road Improvements Program.doc RESOLUTION NO. 2012- AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF JAMAICA AVENUE BETWEEN 70" AND MILITARY APPLICATION FOR LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING. WHEREAS, The City of Cottage Grove has decided to apply to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of a Local Road Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, The project is described as Jamaica Avenue from 70 Street South (CSAH 22) to Military Road (CSAH 20); and WHEREAS, the City Council of Cottage Grove supports the project and authorizes the City Engineer to complete the application and prepare all supporting documentation for submission to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota. Passed this 18 day of January, 2012 Myron Bailey, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE MINNESOTA To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator From: Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer Date: January 10, 2012 Subject: Approve Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Submittal BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION: The 2011 Legislature approved $10 million of State Transportation Bond Funds in the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). These funds are used to assist townships, cities and counties in paying the costs of construction or reconstruction of local road projects with statewide or regional significance. The criteria for submitting a project area: • Projects must be approved for construction letting by June of 2013. • The road improvement must qualify as regionally significant. • The project must correct a transportation deficiency and incorporate a safety strategy as part of the proposed improvement. • Funding is capped at $500,000. The application submittal is due February 3, 2012. It is anticipated this will be a highly competitive solicitation. The City is proposing to submit for Jamaica Avenue reconstruction between 70 and Military. Please see the attached geometric layout of the project. Jamaica Avenue between 70 and Military is currently in the CIP for 2013 at cost of $3,480,000. It is anticipated that the County would cost participate for the project in 2013 as part of a turn back agreement. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Council approve the submittal of Jamaica Avenue between 70 and Military Road for Local Road Improvement Program solicitation.