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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $440,000 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT TO BUILD SEGMENT 4 OF THE CAMPUS CONNECTOR SHARED USE PATH.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternatives Program Grant in the amount of $440,000 to build portions of Segment 4 of the Campus Connector Shared Use Path from Junction Avenue to 675 feet west of Woodland Avenue, and to replace the Tischer Creek bridge and restore the trail between West St. Marie Street and University Drive;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capacity to ensure adequate project administration and maintenance of the project;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city is requesting the funds in federal fiscal year 2027, but will accept grant money for any of the years;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city commits to a 20% match of approximately $110,000;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city hereby agrees to assume full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of property and facilities related to the aforementioned transportation alternatives project;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Duluth city council names the fiscal agent for this project as Jennifer Carlson, City of Duluth chief financial officer, 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of the application by the state, the mayor and clerk may enter into a grant agreement with the state of Minnesota for the above referenced projects and receive said grant payable into Capital Improvement Fund 450. Department 030 (Finance), Source 4210-01 (Pass-thru federal grants capital), and that the city certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the city.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternative Program grant in the amount of $440,000 to build portions of Segment 4 of the Campus Connector Trail. This segment was identified for improvement in the Campus Connector Trail Mini Master Plan. Recall that Segment 2 of the trail was constructed in 2016, and the city was recently awarded funding for Segment 5 to be constructed in 2026.This project will consist of removal of the existing 6-foot sidewalk and installation of a 10-foot shared use path.
The Transportation Alternative program is a reimbursable program, meaning recipients of the funds will front the costs of the project, then submit pay requests for reimbursement. Infrastructure projects chosen in this solicitation must be ready for construction during the 2027 construction season.