HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-076 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2016/06/20RESOLUTION NO. 16-076
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE REGIONAL SOLICITATION FOR THE
DAKOTA-EDGEWOOD TRAIL BRIDGE CROSSING
WHERAS, The Metropolitan Council coordinates applications and distributes Federal
funds through the Regional Solicitation; and
WHERAS, the City Council of St. Louis Park unanimously adopted the 10 -year "Connect
the Park!" Initiative to add additional sidewalk, trails, bike lanes, and bikeways throughout the
community over the next 10 years; and
WHERAS, the City Council of St. Louis Park approved the updated Capital Improvement
Plan which lists the Dakota-Edgewood Trail Bridge Crossing to be constructed in 2019; and
WHERAS, the Dakota-Edgewood Trail Bridge Crossing is a critical component of the
"Connect the Park!" Plan as it provides access to the North Cedar Lake Regional Trail, Hobart
Elementary School, Dakota Park, and various neighborhood areas in St. Louis Park
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Louis Park
supports the Regional Solicitation application to the Metropolitan Council by the City of St. Louis
Park for the Dakota-Edgewood Trail Bridge Crossing and that the Council accepts the
responsibility for an amount equal to or greater than 20 percent of the eligible project construction
c ts, ogether with costs for design, administration or other soft costs.
Administration: rlopted by the City Council June 20, 2016
City Manager
Attest:
fielis a Kenned , City Clerk