10-24 Resolution No. 11431 RESOLUTION NO. 11431
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO
ENTER INTO A LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(LRIP) GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $4,310,000 FOR
PURCHASE OF RIGHT OF WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE
77TH STREET EXTENSION AND CROSSING OF TRUNK
HIGHWAY 77
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation
for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation fund for the 77th Street Extension and
Trunk Highway 77 Crossing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has received a Local Road Improvement Program
General Fund Grant for $4,310,000; and
WHEREAS, The City intends to use these funds to pay for costs associated with the
right of way required for the 77th Street Extension and Trunk Highway 77 Crossing; and •
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires every acceptance of a grant or
devise of real personal property on terms prescribed by the donor be made by resolution of
a two-thirds majority of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota as follows:
1. The City Council of the City of Richfield hereby authorizes the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into a Local Road Improvement Program Grant Agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for $4,310,000.
2. Appropriate City personnel are authorized to administer the funds in
accordance with the grant agreement and the terms described by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation.
3. The City Council of the City of Richfield does hereby agree to the terms and
conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50,
subdivision 5, clause (2), and will use all funds exclusively for the project,
pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will
return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated
for the project but not required.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of
October, 2017.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
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Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk