Title
Authorizing the City to enter into a Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Body
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) wishes to cooperate closely with local units of government to coordinate the delivery of transportation services and maximize the efficient delivery of such services at all levels of government; and
WHEREAS, MnDOT and local governments are authorized by Minnesota Statutes sections 471.59, 174.02, and 161.20, to undertake collaborative efforts for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of state and local roads; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to be able to respond quickly and efficiently to such opportunities for collaboration, and have determined that having the ability to write "work orders" against a master contract would provide the greatest speed and flexibility in responding to identified needs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED,
1. That the City of Saint Paul enter into a Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a copy of which is attached as MnDOT Agreement No. 03551 for reference.
2. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute such contract, and any amendments thereto.
3. That the City Engineer is authorized to negotiate work order contracts pursuant to the Master Contract, which work order contracts may provide for payment to or from MnDOT, and that the City Engineer may execute such work order contracts on behalf of the City of Saint Paul without further approval by this Council.