05-24-2022 Resolution No. 11977RESOLUTION NO. 11977
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO MASTER
PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT NO. 1050202 WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) 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, MnDOT 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 by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the City of Richfield enter into Master Partnership Contract No. 1050202
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a copy of which was before the
City Council.
2. That the 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 MnDOT, 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 24th day of
May, 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk