City Council Meeting Date: August 20, 2019
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 For Agreement for State Transportation Fund Local Bridge Replacement Program for Spring Creek Bridge Replacement Project, 2018STRT-A39.
Body
Action Requested:
The City Council considers approving the attached Resolution entering into MnDOT Agreement 1032891 (Attachment 1) for the State Transportation Fund Local Bridge Replacement Program for the Spring Creek Bridge Replacement Project, STRT2019-A39.
Summary Report:
The Northfield City Council approved Resolution 2018-070 (Attachment 2) at its July 17, 2018 City Council meeting, requesting inclusion in the State Transportation Fund Local Bridge Replacement for Bridge L2765 located on Spring Creek Road. Northfield applied for funding from the Local Bridge Replacement Program, and was selected in November 2018 to receive grant monies from the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) Bridge Fund for the replacement of Bridge L2765.
The City of Northfield has awarded the Bridge Project, and construction is scheduled to begin in September 2019. The final step in securing the funding is the execution of a Grant Agreement (Attachment 3) with MnDOT ensuring the City of Northfield’s participation and financial obligation to fund the additional dollars to replace the deficient bridge.
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 City of Northfield has received a construction bid of $702,161.70. The funding breakdown for the grant and the City of Northfield’s financial responsibilities are as follows:
Tentative Timelines:
Staff will submit the resolution to MnDOT as soon as it is approved to earmark funds for the upcoming construction project.