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File #: 24-0032R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/10/2024 In control: Public Works and Utilities
On agenda: 1/22/2024 Final action: 1/22/2024
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: RESOLUTION REVISING THE LIST OF HIGH PRIORITY BRIDGES IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A

Title

RESOLUTION REVISING THE LIST OF HIGH PRIORITY BRIDGES IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.

Body

CITY PROPOSAL:

WHEREAS, the City of Duluth has reviewed the pertinent data on bridges requiring replacement, rehabilitation, or removal; and

WHEREAS, the City of Duluth has identified those bridges that are high priority and that require replacement, rehabilitation, or removal within the next five years;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following bridges are high priorities for replacement, major rehabilitation, or removal, and the City of Duluth intends to replace, rehabilitate, or remove these bridges as soon as possible when funds are available; and

Old Bridge Number

Road Number and Name

Crossing

LPI

Total Project Cost

State Bridge Funds Requested

Federal Funds

Local or State Aid Funds

Proposed Construction Year

L6116

MSAS 140, Lake Avenue

Ship Canal

59

$17,000,000

$7,000,000

$1,500,000

$8,500,000

2024

L5931

Niagara Street

Chester Ck

38

$1,200,000

$1,000,000

 

$200,000

2025

L5930

Anna Street

Tischer Ck

46

$1,200,000

$1,000,000

 

$200,000

2026

N/A

Norton Road

Chester Ck

N/A

$1,200,000

$1,000,000

 

$200,000

2027

L8512

Columbus Ave

Tischer Ck

51

$1,200,000

$1,000,000

 

$200,000

2028

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Duluth does hereby request authorization to replace, rehabilitate, or remove such bridges.

Statement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution updates the list of high priority bridges in the City of Duluth.  In accordance with Minnesota Rule 8810.8200, subpart 2, in order for the City to be eligible for State Bridge Bond funds, the council by resolution shall request of the commissioner authorization to construct or reconstruct specific bridges or remove an abandoned bridge within the municipality and request funding.