07-10037r
RESOLUTION NO.1 0037
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MASTER
PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) wishes to
cooperate closely with local units of government to coordinate the delivery of
transportation services and maximize the efficient delivery of such services at all levels
of government; and
WHEREAS, Mn/DOT and local governments are authorized by Minnesota
Statutes section 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 tq identified needs. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City of Richfield enter into a Master Partnership Contract with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation.
2. That the proper Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute such contract
and any amendments thereto.
3. That the City Engineer is authorized to negotiate work order contracts pursuant
to the Master Contract, which work order contracts may provide for payment to or
from Mn/DOT, and that the City Engineer may execute such work orders on
behalf of the City without further approval by this Council, to the extent permitted
by state law or charter.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11th day of
December, 2007.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy Gibbs, Ci lerk