City Council Meeting Date: July 17, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Sean M. Simonson, Engineering Manager
David E. Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consideration of Resolution Requesting Bridge Bond Funds for Bridge L2765 Replacement (Spring Creek Road).
Body
Action Requested:
The City Council approves the attached Resolution Requesting Bridge Bond Funds for Bridge L2765 Replacement.
Summary Report:
The City of Northfield is in the process of applying for Bridge Bond Funds for the replacement of Bridge L2765 on Spring Creek Road. This bridge, over Spring Creek, currently has a Bridge Sufficiency Rating of 32.5 out of a possible 100. The City of Northfield is required to pass a resolution in order for the application for the Bridge Bond Funding to advance.
Minnesota Statute 174.50, Minnesota Rules Chapter 8810 and specific session laws govern what is an eligible use of the State Transportation Funds and criteria for selection of priority bridge projects. The program administrator maintains a Master Bridge Priority List, which is a compilation of all eligible local bridge projects identified by local bridge owners as priority for replacement or rehabilitation.
Alternative Options:
City Council could decide not to pursue the resolution; however, additional means of funding would have to be explored to complete the project.
Financial Impacts:
The Bridge Bond Funding is estimated to cover roughly 50% of the bridge replacement construction costs, which at this time is estimated to be $669,845 including construction contingency and overhead. The remaining funding gap would utilize the City of Northfield’s Municipal State Aid fund.
Tentative Timelines:
Staff will submit the resolution to MnDOT as soon as it is approved.