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File #: 26-0159R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/27/2026 In control: Public Works and Utilities
On agenda: 3/9/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE AERIAL LIFT BRIDGE (BRIDGE NO. L6116) IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,200,000.00.
Attachments: 1. Cover Memo, 2. Aerial Lift Bridge GIS Map, 3. BUILD 25_MN_AerialLiftBridge_1.26.pdf
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE AERIAL LIFT BRIDGE (BRIDGE NO. L6116) IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,200,000.00.

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CITY PROPOSAL:

RESOLVED, that the City of Duluth has applied to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a Rebuilding America with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the rehabilitation of the Areial Lift Bridge (Bridge No. L6116), city project no 2095; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the USDOT has given notice that funding for this project is available; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $11,200,000.00;

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Duluth does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with the attached grant agreement and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate. The proper city officers are authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the USDOT, substantially in the form of the attached Exhibit A, concerning the above-referenced grant. Grant monies shall be deposited into Permanent Improvement Fund 411, Department/Agency 035 (Capital Projects Accounts), Object 4210-01, Project PI2024-2095, S.A.P. 118-140-036.

Statement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the acceptance of a grant from the USDOT for the rehabilitation of the Aerial Lift Bridge (Bridge No. L6116) in the amount of $11,200,000.00. Grant monies shall be deposited into Permanent Improvement Fund 411, Department/Agency 035 (Capital Projects Accounts), Object 4210-01, Project PI2021-2095, S.A.P. 118-140-036.