ADMINISTRATION - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT NO. C0007076 WITH ANOKA COUNTY FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT XYLITE STREET AND CSAH 52 (RADISSON ROAD), IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19-09
Background
This item was presented to the council at the July 6, 2020 meeting, where council postponed action until a meeting was held between representatives of the city council and county board members to discuss the current county cost sharing policy. Staff understands that a meeting has been held and are bring the item forward for council consideration.
The County has been working on a project to install a signal system at the intersection of Xylite Street and CSAH 52 (Radisson Road). The plan is now prepared and the project can move forward as proposed to modify the approach legs, extend sidewalk, and construct a new traffic control signal system.
The estimated construction cost of the total project is just over $449,596, with an additional $30,000 in county-furnished signal items. Staff has worked with Anoka County to prepare a JPA based on their cost participation policy. The City will share a portion of construction costs, county-furnished items, and 8% construction engineering expenses. The total estimated construction cost to the City is $348,954.00. Adding the 8% construction engineering cost, $27,916.32, the city’s share of the county furnished items, $22,500 to the City’s share of the construction cost brings Blaine’s estimated total to $399,370.32. The city is also responsible for the design engineering and Right-of-Way acquisition in the amount of $61,308 and $19,509 respectively. The funding source identified for this project are the city’s Municipal State Aid funds, Local State Aid funds, and PMP funds.
The JPA also spells out future maintenance obligations of the City to include crosswalk pavement markings at all City streets, street lights, luminaries and EVP systems on traffic signals, and initial and ongoing electrical costs for street lights and traffic signals.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the County of Anoka and the City of Blaine desire to jointly construct a new traffic signal system at the intersection of Xylite Street and CSAH 52 (Radisson Road) in accordance with Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation standards for the benefit of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 authorizes the County of Anoka to enter into an Agreement with the City of Blaine to provide for the construction of Xylite Street and CSAH 52 (Radisson Road) intersection improvements for the joint exercise of powers common to each; and
WHEREAS, said Agreement details the responsibilities of the County of Anoka and the City of Blaine as to the costs associated with the design, construction and related activities of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. Joint Powers Agreement No. C0007076 between the County of Anoka and the City of Blaine with regards to intersection improvements at Xylite Street and CSAH 52 (Radisson Road) is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 20th day of July, 2020.