HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-007CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -07
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROJECT SUBMITTAL TO
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, the City of
Lakeville seeks funding assistance for transportation improvements from federal, state,
and regional funding programs; and
WHEREAS, the Local Roads Improvement Program was appropriated $10 million
during the 2011 Legislative Special Session to fund projects in the Routes of Regional
Significance Account; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) State Aid Office
will conduct a project solicitation process for distribution of these funds to eligible projects;
and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2011 (Resolution No. 11 -147), the City Council
adopted the 2012 -2016 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that includes City Project 11 -10
that includes the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Kenrick Avenue and
205 Street; and
WHEREAS, City Project 11 -10 meets the criteria for the Routes of Regional
Significance accounts and can be constructed this year; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Engineer recommends submittal of City Project 11 -10
for funding through the Local Road Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, at the time the CIP was adopted, the estimated cost of the project was
$300,000; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the project has increased to $400,000 due to
higher than expected construction costs; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that $400,000 will be requested from the Routes of
Regional Significance Account for City Project 11 -10; and
WHEREAS, funds received from the Local Road Improvement Program will be used
for the increased cost of City Project 11 -10; and
WHEREAS, any funds received beyond the increased cost will be used to reduce
City cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Lakeville City Council hereby
approves the submittal of City Project 11 -10 to the Minnesota Department of
Transportation State Aid Office for funding through the Local Road Improvement Program.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17"' day of January, 2012
A EST:
Charlene Friedges, Cit Jerk
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Mark Bellows, Mayor