HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-074 Resolution of Support for submitting a 2026 Regional Solicitation Funding Application to the Met Council for the Lake Marion Greenway - South Creek Project CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 26-074
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR SUBMITTING A 2026 REGIONAL
SOLICITATION FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL FOR THE LAKE MARION GREENWAY— SOUTH CREEK
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Regional Solicitation for Regional Bicycle Facilities 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 Lake Marion Greenway — South Creek (City Project 26-15C) identifies
regional bicycle priority, connects to key destinations, provides all ages and abilities design,
provides connection to existing safety efforts and safety improvements for people outside of
vehicles, and accounts for community considerations including community context, community
need and engagement, and community benefits; 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 Lake Marion Greenway— South Creek (City Project 26-15C) 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 Lake Marion Greenway — South Creek and directs City staff to complete and submit all
required application materials.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 1 S` day of June 2026.
CITY OF LAKEVI
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Luke M. Hellier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ann rlo ky, City Clerk