HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-072 Resolution of support for submitting a 2026 regional solicitation funding application to the metropolotan council for the Dodd Boulevard Modernization Project CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 26-072
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR SUBMITTING A 2026 REGIONAL
SOLICITATION FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL FOR THE DODD BOULEVARD MODERNIZATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Regional Solicitation for Roadway Modernization Grant Program provides
dedicated, discretionary funding for transportation infrastructure projects of local or regional
significance; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is soliciting applications for $240 million in federal
funding for 2030-2031, to fund up to 80% of construction costs; and
WHEREAS,the Dodd Boulevard Modernization(City Project 26-04) implements a complete
streets approach in policy, planning, operations and maintenance of roads; emphasizes and
prioritizes the safety of people outside vehicles in the transportation right-of-way; and plans
for and invests in first/last mile freight connections between major freight generators and the
regional highway system; and
WHEREAS, federal funding for regional transportation projects reduces the burden on local
taxpayers for providing dynamic and resilient, healthy and safe infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Dodd Boulevard Modernization (City Project 26-04) is included in the
adopted City of Lakeville five-year Capital Improvement Plan (2026-2030).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota, supports and approves the submission of the 2026 Regional Solicitation application for
the Dodd Boulevard Modernization and directs City staff to complete and submit all required
application materials.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 1 St day of June 2026.
CITY OF LAKEV
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Luke M. Hellier, Mayor
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Ann O ofsky, City Clerk