ADMINISTRATION- Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MASTER PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Background
The Master Partnership Contract provides a framework for MnDOT and Local Agencies to provide services and payment to each other. On past State Aid projects the City of Blaine has utilized testing services that MnDOT provides. While the city is not required to use MnDOT for testing services it is still prudent to have the agreement in place if needed. The reason this is coming before the council is our current Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT has expired.
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution as proposed.
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, that the Blaine City Council approves:
1. That the City of Blaine enter into a Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a copy of which was before the City Council.
2. That the proper City officers are authorized to execute such contract, and any amendments thereto.
3. That the City Manager 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 Manager may execute such work order contracts on behalf of the City of Blaine without further approval by this Council.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 6th day of May 2019.