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Eclty1� ,.,�� Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.11 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent December 2, 2019 jenna Fabish P.E.,Assistant City Engineer Item Description Reviewed by Trail Gap Funding Application Local Funding Justin Femrite P.E.,Public Works Director Match and Maintenance Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Approve,by motion, a resolution agreeing to provide the local match of the two proposed trail gap segments along County State Aid Highway (CSAR) 12 (181st Avenue) and CSAR 13 (Twin Lakes Road) and to maintain both trail segments for the duration of their useful life, subject to award of federal funding from the Transportation Alternatives 2024 federal funding solicitation. Background/Discussion On December 2, 2019, the City Council authorized the application for Transportation Alternatives (TA) 2024 federal funding solicitation for the following trail gap segments: 1. Along the north side of CSAR 12 (181st Avenue) from Nixon Street to County Road (CR) 40 (Cleveland Avenue), and 2. Along the east and south sides of CSAR 13 (Twin Lakes Road) from Trott Brook Parkway to CR 40 (Cleveland Avenue) As part of the application process, the sponsoring agency (City of Elk River) must pass a resolution agreeing to provide project funding and agreeing to maintain the trail segments for the duration of their useful life. Per the current Sherburne County Cost Participation Policy, the city is responsible for all costs associated with the construction of new trails and/or sidewalks and the ongoing maintenance when located within county right of way. The TA program will fund up to 80% of eligible project construction costs up to a maximum of $800,000. The city would be responsible for the design costs, any right of way costs and the 20% match for construction costs. Financial Impact Staff has estimated the total project costs to be $60,000 for design, $50,000 for right of way needs and $1,060,000 for construction for a project total of$1,170,000. The city's cost for the project is estimated at $370,000. The city's costs are anticipated to be paid through the Active Elk River bond proceeds identified for trail improvements. Attachments ■ Map of proposed trail segments ■ Resolution The Elk River Vision A Pehoming community Pitb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional ,`POWERED service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperzty INAMIRE1