HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2023-194
C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2023-194
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING G RANT A GREEMENT WITH THE
U.S. D EPARTMENT OF T RANSPORTATION FOR THE
S TATION 73 T RANSIT AND R EGIONAL I MPROVEMENT P ROGRAM (TRIP) (ST230003)
WHEREAS, the Station 73 Transit and Regional Trail Improvement Program (TRIP) is listed in the
proposed 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the project involves constructing pedestrian and regional bicycle trail systems, a
Highway 55 pedestrian and bicycle underpass, inline bus platforms on Highway 55, improvements to
South Shore Drive and 10th Avenue, realignment of CSAH 73, and Station 73 Transit Station mobility
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the project was identified in the Highway 55 Bus Rapid Transit station area
improvement microstudy completed by the city; and
WHEREAS, the trail connections contemplated with the project are supported by the Three
Rivers Park District Bryant to Eagle Lake Regional Trail master plan; and
WHEREAS, the improvements are supported by the County Road 73 and Highway 55 Small Area
Study completed by the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the application towards the FY 2022 RAISE Transportation
Grant for Plymouth’s Station 73 TRIP project at their March 8, 2022 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the United Stated Department of Transportation awarded the project $15 million as
part of the grant programs; and
WHEREAS, the city has a delegated contract process agreement with the Minnesota Department
of Transportation for federal participation in construction; and
WHEREAS, the city will act as the designated subrecipient of the federal funds and responsible
for fully funding the project, developing and bidding project plans, and constructing the project as
identified in the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that:
1. The grant agreement from the United States Department of Transportation is accepted.
2. The City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute said grant agreement.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 25th day of July, 2023.