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RESOLUTION NO. 09-077
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK TO ENTER
INTO A MASTER PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation wishes to cooperate closely with
local units of government to coordinate the delivery of transportation services and maximize the
efficient delivery of such services to all levels of government; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and local governments are
authorized by Minnesota Statutes sections 471.59, 174.02, and 161.20, to undertake collaborative
efforts for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of state and local roads; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to be able to respond quickly and efficiently to such
opportunities for collaboration, and have determined that having the ability to write "work orders"
against a master contract would provide the greatest speed and flexibility in responding to identified
needs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That the City of St. Louis Park enter into a Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation as attached to this Resolution.
2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute such contract and any amendments hereto.
3. That the Director of Public Works or his or her designee is authorized to negotiate work
order contracts pursuant to the Master Contract, which work order contracts may provide
for payment to or from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and that the Director
of Public Works may execute such work order contracts on behalf of the City without
further approval of the City Council provided all City Charter and State Statute
re • irements are met.
Reviewed r Administration:
City M
Attest:
City Clerk
y the City Council June 15, 2009
Mayor