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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO, AND ACCEPTANCE OF IF OFFERED, THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A MULTI-USE PATH THROUGH BRIGHTON BEACH PARK.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS:
(a) That the city of Duluth is undertaking a project to provide a multi-use path through Brighton Beach Park to connect the Lakewalk with designated bike lanes along the North Shore Scenic Byway creating a continuous commuter trail the length of Duluth; and
(b) The estimated cash cost for design and construction of this project is $557,743. Federal transportation alternative funds are currently programmed for construction in 2020. The Minnesota department of transportation has grant monies available through its transportation alternative program that are intended for on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities and other alternative transportation projects; and
(c) To receive this money, the city must submit the transportation alternative application to the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (Exhibit A).
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to submit an application to the Minnesota department of transportation for funding of the multi-use path as described in the application.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth has the legal authority to apply for the money, and the financial, technical and managerial capacity to ensure proper construction, operation and maintenance of the project for no less than 20 years.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth estimates the grant amount to be $387,995 and available on an 80/20 percent local matching basis, and has the required $169,748 cash match funds available.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the city of Duluth is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the city of Duluth agrees to accept the grant award and enter into an agreement with the state of Minnesota for the above referenced proj...
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