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1. Please explain why your project is eligible to receive Enhancement funds as def'med in the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). The proposed project consisting of constructing a pedestrian overpass across Trunk Highway 169 and adjacent pedestrian paths is eligible to receive Enhancement funds as it falls under the "Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities" grouping and the entire project cost is comprised of activities included within ISTEA activity number one, "Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles.' Please list the total estimated cost of your project which is eligible for federal funding. Projects must have minimum estimated cost of at least $100,000 to be eligible. The total estimated project cost is $707,760. Of this amount, $492,000 has been estimated as being eligible for federal funding. Describe the source and amount of your project's assured local (non federal funds) match. Local matches must be at least 20 percent of the estimated total cost of the proposed project. A local match in excess of the minimum 20 percent requirement is permissible, provided that the minimum federal request is at least $50,000. The local match of 20 percent of the total estimated project cost is proposed to be funded through the use of Minnesota State Aid funds available to the City of Elk River. Provide assurance of operating and maintaining the property and facility for the useful life of the improvement. The use of any right-of-way acquired cannot be changed without prior approval from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Please fred attached a letter of assurance that the proposed facility is to be owned and maintained by the City of Elk River for the useful life of the facility. o IndiCate the project sponsor: 1) townships, 2) cities, 3) counties, 4) state agencies, or 5) Indian Tribal Governments. The project sponsor is the City of Elk River, Minnesota. 6. Describe how your project has a demonstrated relationship to transportation. The proposed project will enhance the safety of pedestrian movements across Trunk Highway 169 by providing a grade separated crossing. Vehicle movement along this corridor will also be enhanced by reducing pedestrian and vehicle conflict points. Explain any details of your project that may be considered mitigation of a transportation project. Routine mitigation activities are not eligible for Enhancement funds. Not applicable. 230/347-131M.jan