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Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit project applications for the 2028-2029 Ramsey County Locally Led Project Solicitation Program and to authorize the commitment of local funding match consistent with the Ramsey County cost participation policy.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works is proposing the following project applications for funding in the 2028-2029 Ramsey County Locally Led Project Solicitation Program:
-Randolph & Shepard Intersection Reconstruction
-Sidewalk Repair on CSAH 53 (Dale Street)
-CSAH 64 (Hazelwood Street) Intersections
WHEREAS, consistent with the Ramsey County cost participation policy, the Randolph & Shepard Intersection Reconstruction project would use Municipal State Aid funds to cover the City’s portion of signal reconstruction costs, estimated at approximately $650,000, and the application is requesting County funding to cover the Ramsey County legs of the Randolph & Shepard Intersection; and
WHEREAS, all of the capital costs for the two other project applications are Ramsey County obligation, consistent with Ramsey County cost participation policy; and
WHEREAS, these projects advance the County’s 2050 All Abilities Transportation Plan and are consistent with other County goals and plans such as the Climate Equity Action Plan and the Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan; and
WHEREAS, these projects additionally advance the City’s Pedestrian Plan, ADA Transition Plan, and Safe Routes to School Plans; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed the grant opportunity and approved; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes submission of the project applications for possible award of Ramsey County local funds through the 2028-2029 Ramsey County Locally Led Project Solicitation; and be it finally
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes the commitment of $650,000 local funds for Randolph & Shepard Intersection Reconstruction if awarded funding under the 2028-2029 Ramsey County Locally Led Project Solicitation.