HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-025 CCRMember Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE AID RULES,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2002-05, XERXES AVENUE NORTH
RECONSTRUCTION (NORTHWAY DRIVE TO I-94)
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center receives Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds
to pay for certain roadway improvements to city streets designated as part of the MSA system; and
WHEREAS, City Project 2002-05, MSAP 109-110-09, Xerxes Avenue North
Reconstruction, from Northway Drive to I-94, is identified as part of the MSA system in the City of
Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center was required to submit plans to the
Minnesota Department of Transportation for review and approval, prior to the opening of sealed
bids in accordance with State of Minnesota Rules; and
WHEREAS, State of Minnesota Rule Chapter S 820.2800, Subp. 2 states "Only those
projects for which final plans are approved by the state-aid engineer before opening of bids or
approving a force account agreement are eligible for state-aid construction funds..."; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center opened bids for said project on April 17,
2002, prior to approval of plans by the state-aid engineer dated May 9, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the City must be granted a variance from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation before the City can be reimbursed state-aid funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that
1. The City of Brooklyn Center requests that the Minnesota Department of
Transportation grant the City a variance from State of Minnesota Rule
Chapter 8820.2800, Subp. 2 which states "Only those projects for which final
plans are approved by the state-aid engineer before opening of bids or
approving a force account agreement are eligible for state-aid construction
funds..."; for City Project 2002-05, MSAP 109-110-09.
2. The City of Brooklyn Center requests reimbursement of state aid funds from
the Minnesota Department of Transportation for said project upon granting of
said variance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25
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Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
'jo ZA Wwftj
Mayor Pro Tem
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Diane Niesen
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.