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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (LRIP) ROUTES OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE PROGRAM FOR 21ST AVENUE EAST FROM LONDON ROAD TO WOODLAND AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000, AND ACCEPTANCE THEREOF AND COMMITTING UP TO $1,405,800 AS LOCAL SHARE IF NEEDED.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the Duluth city council hereby finds as follows:
1. That the city of Duluth is undertaking a project to recondition 21st Avenue East from London Road to Woodland Avenue in 2022, including replacement of the traffic control signals at Superior Street and Second Street (the “Project”).
2. Local road improvement program grants are currently available from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for construction of 2022 projects. Projects must meet the requirements of the Routes of Regional Significance Account (the “LRIP”).
3. That the Project, having an estimated cost of $2,655,800, meets the requirements of the LRIP.
4. To receive this money, the city must submit the application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to apply to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the LRIP for the Project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth estimates the grant amount to be $1,250,000 and, if needed, will make matching funds available in an amount not to exceed $1,405,800 available from MSA funding for engineering, right of way, inspection, and other non-LRIP eligible costs, as well as LRIP eligible items in excess of the LRIP grant amount.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the city of Duluth is awarded the above grant by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept the grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the state of Minnesota for the Project. The city of Duluth will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations stated in the grant agreement.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city council of the city of Duluth names the fiscal agent for the city of Duluth for this project as:
Jennifer Carlson
Finance Director
City of Duluth
411 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) was established by the Minnesota legislature in 2002. This program provides for funding of capital construction costs only, in one of four categories. The category the city is applying for is the Routes of Regional Significance Account, which assist with paying the costs to construct or reconstruct city streets with statewide or regional significance. Our application will request assistance with pavement preservation on 21st Ave. East from London Road to Woodland Avenue. The work will consist of concrete pavement repair (CPR) on the existing concrete pavement between London Road and Superior Street, and a mill and overlay of the existing bituminous pavement between Superior Street and Woodland Avenue. In addition, we will replace the existing traffic signals at both Superior Street and Second Street, including replacement of the existing intersection pavement with concrete pavement. The replacement of the entire intersection pavement at Superior Street and Second Street will provide the opportunity to reconfigure the curb lines and pedestrian ramps to allow for curb extensions, resulting in a shorter crossing distance for pedestrians. Other work includes storm sewer improvements at the reconstructed intersections, pavement marking, alley pavement replacement, and spot repair of sidewalks. If the grant is obtained we would propose that construction work start in 2022.