Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Grant from Minnesota Department of Transportation for the construction of ADA ramps in the Fulton Residential Project (RCA-2024-01208)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Climate & Infrastructure Committee | October 24, 2024 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Grant | Accepting a grant Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Grant from Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in the amount of $469,299.00, for the construction of American with Disabilities Act-accessible facilities in the public right of way for the Fulton Residential Project. |
| 2 | Resolution | Contract/Agreement | Passage of Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in the amount of $469,299.00, for a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Grant for construction of ADA ramps in the Fulton residential project. |
| 3 | Resolution | Appropriation | Passage of Resolution accepting a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in the amount of $469,299.00, and appropriating the funds into the Asphalt Resurfacing Program (PV056). |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ward 13 | Fulton |
Background Analysis
As a part of the 2023 Minnesota Session Laws, Chapter 68 - MN Laws, Article 1, Sec. 17, Subd. 14, $5,000,000 in general funds was provided to cities of the first class for construction of Americans with Disabilities Act accessible features. Cities of the first class include Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester, and Saint Paul. These Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) grant funds and are paid on a reimbursable basis and available until June 30, 2027. The City of Minneapolis' eligible share is $1,787,157, based on the Municipal State Aid formula, which will be administered by MnDOT's State-Aid office.
Public Works is requesting an increase to the 2025 Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program (PV056) to accelerate ADA compliance within the City of Minneapolis. Public Works is requesting $469,299.00 to assist in the funding for the Fulton Resurfacing Project ADA Pedestrian Ramp improvement.