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Approving the preliminary 2018 capital investment bonding priorities.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul supports the following capital investment items as part of its 2018 Legislative Agenda; and
WHEREAS, this list communicates the City of Saint Paul’s priorities prior to the June 16, 2017 deadline for submission to the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget; and
WHEREAS, the RiverCentre Parking Ramp has been found to have numerous deficiencies related to structural stability and the infrastructure is at the end of its useful life and this project is critical to the vitality of the Xcel Centre, River Centre, Science Museum, Ordway Theatre and several employment hubs; and
WHEREAS, the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge has been deemed structurally deficient and functionally obsolete and returning this critical artery to full capacity and functionality will improve safety, enhance access to many state and local investments and jobs, continue revitalization of the East Side community, expand the regional transportation network including the Gateway BRT line and significantly benefit the entire East Metro area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul lists its preliminary 2018 capital investment priorities as follows:
1. Reconstruction of the RiverCentre Parking Ramp $58 million
2. Reconstruction of the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge $43.3 million