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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $586,027 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT TO BUILD SEGMENT 6 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 $586,027 to build the portion of segment 6 of the Campus Connector Shared Use Path from East First Street to the Lakewalk;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city has a legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration and maintenance of the project;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city is requesting the funds in federal fiscal year 2026, but will accept grant money for any of the years;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city commits to provide a 20% match of approximately $146,507 and additional non-participating construction costs in the amount of $221,435 from Street Improvement Funds, the Stormwater Fund, and the Water Fund;
FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 its 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 Improvements 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 h...
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