01-23 Resolution No. 12178RESOLUTION NO. 12178
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR 70th STREET SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT’s) Safe Routes
to School Infrastructure Funding solicitation is a competitive state funding allocation process
available to local governments, school districts, and other schools in the state of Minnesota;
and
WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Funding program’s purpose is to fund school-adjacent
pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements; and
WHEREAS, infrastructure improvements at the Richfield Dual Language (RDLS) and
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) elementary schools have been
identified by a 2021 Safe Routes to School Engineering Study; and
WHEREAS, possible infrastructure improvements were demonstrated in the summer
of 2023 under another MnDOT grant-funded project; and
WHEREAS, approximately 5% of STEM students, and 8% of RDLS students
currently walk or bike to school; and
WHEREAS, improving pedestrian crossings will increase safety and improve the
experience of the entire community, including students traveling to and from school; and
WHEREAS, no local government match funding is required for capital construction if
the project is selected; and
WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for funding engineering, right of way,
inspection, and other non-SRTS eligible costs, as well as SRTS-eligible items in excess of
the SRTS Infrastructure Funding grant amount if the project is selected; and
WHEREAS, if the above project is selected, construction is tentatively scheduled for
2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield invests in infrastructure to best serve today’s and
tomorrow’s residents, businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield ensures that City services are accessible to people
of all races, ethnicities, incomes, and abilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Richfield
supports Public Works’ Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Funding application for
pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on 70th Street at the STEM and RDLS elementary
school campus.
Res. 12178
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of January,
2024.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dustin Leslie, City Clerk