IP #826PROJECT NO. 826
Transportation Grant
Res. 07-105 7/23/07 Resolution approving State of Minnesota agency agreement between Department of
Transportation and city of New Hope for federal participation in construction
(improvement project no. 826)
Item 6.17 1/14/08 Motion authorizing staff to proceed with the solicitation of quotes for three solar powered
driver feedback signs for the Safe Routes to School grant program for Sunny Hollow
Elementary School (improvement project 826).
Res. 08-13 1/14/08 Resolution approving agency agreement between the city of New Hope and Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) allowing for MnDOT to act as the city's agent in
accepting federal aid in connection with the Safe Routes to School project at Sunny
Hollow Elementary School (improvement project 826)
Res. 08-37 2/25/08 Resolution awarding contract to ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc. for construction of three (3)
solar -powered driver feedback signs for the 2007 Safe Routes to School infrastructure
improvements at Sunny Hollow Elementary School (improvement project no. 826)
COUNCIL
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Originating Department
Community Development
By: Kirk McDonald, Acting City
Manager and CD Director By.
Eric Weiss, CD Intern
1111 SWOROMMULOR
Approved for Agenda
July 23, 2007
Agenda Section
Consent
Item No.
6.5
Resolution approving State of Minnesota agency; agreement between Department of Transportation and city
of New Hope for federal participation in construction.
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing State of Minnesota agency agreement
between Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and City of New Hope for federal participation in
construction. The agreement permits Mn /DOT to act as the City's agent in accepting federal funds on the
City's behalf for the Safe Routes to School program.
Policy /Past Practice
City departments periodically apply for grants that aid in the initiation and /or continuation of projects that
will benefit the city and its residents.
Background
The Safe Routes to School grant program is intended to help cities improve walking/bicycle access to local K -8
schools. An application was submitted on behalf of Sunny Hollow Elementary and $31,200 was awarded for
infrastructure and non - infrastructure improvements. The funds will be used to install three driver feedback
signs in the Sunny Hollow School Zone and educational programs coordinated between faculty, the Police
Department and city staff.
City staff met with a Mn /DOT representative on May 30, 2007 to discuss the funding process and installation
of the improvements. An update was forwarded to the Council after that meeting. See attached.
Funding
The Safe Routes to School Grant does not require a match from the city. The city has received a grant of
$31,200, of which $29,200 is allocated for infrastructure improvements and $3,000 for non - infrastructure
improvements.
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Request for Action
July 23, 2007
Next Steps
Three applications (Cultural- Historical Review Mn/DOT -State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO),
Mn/DOT Federal Endangered Species Review, and Mn /DNR State Endangered Species Review) required for
the final application have been submitted.
T11e Cultural- Heritage Review Mn /DOT -SHPO has been approved. Upon the approval from the other two
agencies, the Project Memorandum will be submitted for final release of Federal funds.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachments
- Resolution
- Agency Agreement.
- Safer Route to School Grant Memo 6/14/07
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2007 -105
Resolution approving the State of Minnesota agency agreement between
Department of Transportation and city of New Hope for Federal participation in
construction for Safe Routes to School program.
WHEREAS, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of
Transportation be appointed as Agent of the City of New Hope to accept as
its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible
transportation related projects.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed on behalf
of the City to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner
of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid
participation as set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of
Transportation Agency Agreement No. 91097 ".
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of New Hope,
Minnesota, in accordance with Minnesota Statues 383B.77, subd. 3.,
supports the agency agreement between Department of Transportation
and city of New Hope.
Adopted by the City Colulcil of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this
23rd day of July, 2007.
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Memorandum
To: Kirk McDonald, CD Director
From: Eric Weiss, CD Intern
Date: June 14, 2007
Subject: Safe Routes to School Grant
Attachment: Project Map
Purpose:
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This memo is intended to outline the process for installation and completion of the Safe
Routes to School program.
General Description:
In order for Federal funds to be released for the project, which must be done before any
money can be spent, three applications must be submitted. These include permit
applications to:
1. Cultural- Historical Review Mn/DOT -State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
2. Mn/DOT Federal Endangered Species Review
3. Mn/DNR State Endangered Species Review
Because of the low invasiveness nature of the project all three applications should be
accepted. This process alone is expected to take a couple of months to complete.
Applications are in process and will be submitted soon.
Upon receipt of the three agencies permission to move forward, a Project Memorandum
will be completed and filed with the state. Once this application has been submitted,
reviewed and accepted, Federal funding will be released and the project can move
forward.
Following release of funds, quotes can be taken and the bidding process can begin. I will
work with Steve Mosin, Traffic Engineer from the City of Minneapolis to learn more on
sign companies and the bidding process.
Decisions then will be made on who will complete installation of the signs, either the
chosen company or Public Works. Decisions will also need to be made on how non -
infrastructure funds will be spent. Through coordination between New Hope Police
Department and school faculty possibilities include school programming, safety
programs and events, stickers and prizes.
Timeline:
June 2007: Complete and submit applications to Mn/DOT and Mn/DNR
*August 2007: Receive permits from Mn/DOT and Mn/DNR.
Mid - August 2007: Submit Project Memorandum to State
September 2007: Begin bidding process
October 2007: Award project.
November 2007: Weather dependent, begin installation.
'August is a best -case scenario. The SHPO application can take months to receive back
and could take much longer than August. If received later, this could move the entire
project back. Installation of the signs before the beginning of the 2007 -2008 school year is
highly unlikely, however, signs should be in place by spring of next year.
St. Paul, MN 55113
SUBJECT: New Hope Agency DCP Agreement
Agency Agreement No. 91097
Dear Mr. VANDERTOP:
Attached are four copies of the agency agreement between the City of New Hope and Mn/DOT,
which allows for Mn/DOT to act as the City's agent in accepting federal aid from the Federal
Highway Administration. This agreement is intended to coverall project using FHWA funds rather
than a specific project.
Please review and if approved have all four copies signed. A Council resolution similar to the
example attached, must be passed. The certified resolution should then be placed as the last page in
cacti of the four copies of the agreement. Please verify that the personititle authorized to sign as
stated in the resolution, corresponds to the signature (person/title) on the signature page. Please
return all four copies of the agreement to me for Mn/DOT signatures. A fully executed copy will be
returned to you.
If you have any questions or need any revisions, please feel free to contact me at 651.366.3822.
S�n�erely,
Roshell, PE
, elopment Engineer
Enclo
cc: MARK GIESEKE - -DSAE
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July 30, 2007
Ms. Lynnette Roshell
Minnesota Department of Transportation
State Aid for Local Transportation
Mail Stop 500, 4 11, Floor
395 John Ireland Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55155-1899
Subject: New Hope Agency DCP Agreement
Agency Agreement No. 91097
Dear Ms. Roshell:
Enclosed are four copies of the agency agreement with Mn/DOT for federal participation in
construction of the Safe Routes to School program. Certified copies of the resolution are also
enclosed.
The agreements have been executed by city officials. After all signatures are obtained, please
provide a fully executed agreement to my attention.
Sincerely,
Valerie Leone, CMC
City Clerk
Enc.
cc: Vince VanderTop, city engineer
Kirk McDonald, acting city manager
4401 Xylon Avenue North * New Hope, Minnesota 55428-4898 ® www. ci.new-hope.mn.us
City Hall: 763-531-5100 * Police (non-emergency): 763-531-5170 + Public Works: 763-592-6777 TDD: 763-531-5109
City Hall Fax: 763-531-5136 + Police Fax: 763-531-5174 + Public Works Fax: 763-592-6776
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Mail Stop 500, 4th Floor
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oFTRP St. Paul, MN 55155 -1800 Fax: 651 366 -3801
September 5, 2007
Vince Vandertop
New Hope City Engineer
2335 West TH 36 #703
St. Paul, MN 55113
SUBJECT: Agency DCP agreement
Agency Agreement No. 9109
Dear Mr. Vandertop:
Attached is a fully executed agency agreement between the City of New Hope and Mn/DOT,
which allows for Mn/DOT to act as City's agent in accepting federal aid in connection with the
above referenced project.
For additional information on the Delegated Contract Process (DCP) please see our website at
http: / /www. dot. state .mn.us /stateaid /res_dcp.html you may also contact anyone listed in the federal
aid section for additional details.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 651- 366 -382 , or by e -mail at
Lynnette.Roshell a dot.state.mn.us.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss
CITY OF NEW HOPE )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of New Hope, Minnesota,
hereby attest and certify that:
1. As such officer, I have the legal custody of the original record from which
the attached resolution was transcribed.
2. 1 have carefully compared the attached resolution with the original record of
the meeting at which the resolution was acted upon.
3. 1 find the attached resolution to be a true, correct and complete copy of the
original:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-105
Resolution approving the State of Minnesota agency agreement between
Department of Transportation and city of New Hope for Federal participation in
Construction for Safe Routes to School program
4. 1 further certify that the affirmative vote on said resolution was 5 ayes, 0
nayes, and 0 absent/abstention.
5. Said meeting was duly held, pursuant to call and notice thereof, as required
by law, and a quorum was present.
WITNESS my hand officially as such Clerk and the seal of said City, this 30th day of
July, 2007.
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Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Seal)
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4401 Xylon Avenue North ® New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 ® www. ci.new - hope.mn.us
City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 ® Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 ® Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 ® TDD: 763- 531 -5109
City Hall Fax: 763 -531 -5136 ® Police Fax: 763 -531 -5174 ® Public Works Fax: 763 -592 -6776
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2007 -105
Resolution approving the State of Minnesota agency agreement between
Department of Transportation and city of New Hope for Federal participation in
construction for Safe Routes to School program.
WHEREAS, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of
Transportation be appointed as Agent of the City of New Hope to accept as
its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible
transportation related projects.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed on behalf
of the City to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner
of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid
participation as set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of
Transportation Agency Agreement No. 91097 ".
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of New Hope,
Minnesota, in accordance with Minnesota Statues 383B.77, subd. 3.,
supports the agency agreement between Department of Transportation
and city of New Hope.
Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this
23rd day of July, 2007.
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Mn/DOT Agreement No. 91097
STATE OF MINNESOTA AGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
CITY OF NEW HOPE
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION
This agreement is entered into by and between the City of New Hope ( "City ") and the State
of Minnesota acting through its Commissioner of Transportation ( "Mn/DOT "),
Pursuant to Mim7esota Statutes Section 161.36, the City desires Mn/DOT to act as the City's
agent in accepting federal funds on the City's behalf for the construction, improvement, or
enhancement of transportation financed either in whole or in part by federal funds, hereinafter
referred to as the "Project(s)"; and
Mn/DOT requires that the terms and conditions of this agency be set forth in an agreement.
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. DUTIES OF THE CITY.
A. DESIGNATION. The City designates Mn/DOT to act as its agent in accepting
federal funds in its behalf made available for the Project(s).
B. STAFFING.
1. The City will furnish and assign a publicly employed licensed engineer, ( "Project
Engineer "), to be in responsible charge of the Project(s) and to supervise and
direct the work to be performed under any construction contract let for the
Project(s). In the alternative where the City elects to use a private consultant for
construction engineering services, the City will provide a qualified, full -time
public employee of the City, to be in responsible charge of the Project(s). The
services of the City to be performed hereunder may not be assigned, sublet, or
transferred unless the City is notified in writing by Mn/DOT that such action is
permitted under 23 CFR 1.33 and 23 CFR 635.105 and state law. This written
consent will in no way relieve the City from its primary responsibility for
performance of the work.
2. During the progress of the work on the Project(s), the City authorizes its Project
Engineer to request in writing specific engineering and/or technical services from
1
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Mn/DOT, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.39. Such services maybe
covered by other technical service agreements. If Mn/DOT furnishes the services
requested, and if Mn/DOT requests reimbursement, then the City will promptly
pay Mn/DOT to reimburse the state trunk highway fund for the full cost and
expense of furnishing such services. The costs and expenses will include the
current Mn/DOT labor additives and overhead rates, subject to adjustment based
on actual direct costs that have been verified by audit. Provision of such services
will not be deemed to make Mn/DOT a principal or co- principal with respect to
the Proj ect(s).
C. LETTING. The City will prepare construction contracts in accordance with
Minnesota law and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
1. The City will solicit bids after obtaining written notification from Mn/DOT that
the Federal Highway Administration ( "FHWA ") has authorized the Project(s).
Any Project(s) advertised prior to authorization will not be eligible for federal
reimbursement.
2. The City will prepare the Proposal for Highway Construction for the construction
contract, which will include all of the federal -aid provisions supplied by
Mn/DOT.
3. The City will prepare and publish the bid solicitation for the Project(s) as
required by state and federal laws. The City will include in the solicitation the
required language for federal -aid construction contracts as supplied by Mn/DOT.
The solicitation will state where the proposals, plans, and specifications are
available for the inspection of prospective bidders, and where the City will
receive the sealed bids.
4. The City may not include other work in the construction contract for the
authorized Project(s) without obtaining prior notification from Mn/DOT that such
work is allowed by FHWA. Failure to obtain such notification may result in the
loss of some or all of the federal funds for the Project(s).
5. The City will prepare and sell the plan and proposal packages and prepare and
distribute any addendums, if needed.
6. The City will receive and open bids.
7. After the bids are opened, the City Council will consider the bids and will award
the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, or reject all bids. If the construction
contract contains a goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, the City will not
award the bid until it has received certification of the Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise participation from the Mn/DOT Equal Employment Opportunity
Office.
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D. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
1. The City will prepare and execute a construction contract with the lowest
responsible bidder, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor," in accordance with
the special provisions and the latest edition of Mn/DOT's Standard Specifications
for Construction and all amendments thereto.
2. The Project(s) will be constructed in accordance with plans, special provisions,
and standard specifications of each Project. The standard specifications will be
the latest edition of Mn/DOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction,
and all amendments thereto. The plans, special provisions, and standard
specifications will be on file at the City Engineer's Office. The plans, special
provisions, and specifications are incorporated into this agreement by reference
as though fully set forth herein.
3. The City will furnish the personnel, services, supplies, and equipment necessary
to properly supervise, inspect, and document the work for the Project(s). The
services of the City to be performed hereunder may not be assigned, sublet, or
transferred unless the City is notified in writing by Mn/DOT that such action is
permitted under 23 CFR 1.33 and 23 CFR 635.105 and state law. This written
consent will in no way relieve the City from its primary responsibility for
performance of the work.
4. The City will document quantities in accordance with the guidelines set forth in
the Mn/DOT Contract Administration Manual Sections 410 and 420 that were in
effect at the time the work was performed.
5. The City will test materials in accordance with the Mn/DOT Schedule of
Materials Control in effect at the time each Project was let. The City will notify
Mn/DOT when work is in progress on the Project(s) that requires observation by
the Independent Assurance Inspector as required by the Independent Assurance
Schedule.
6. The City may make changes in the plans or the character of the work, as may be
necessary to complete the Project(s), and may enter into supplemental
agreement(s) with the Contractor. The City will not be reimbursed for any costs
of any work performed under a supplemental agreement unless Mn/DOT has
notified the City that the subject work is eligible for federal funds and sufficient
federal funds are available.
7. The City will request approval from MrvDOT for all costs in excess of the
amount of federal funds previously approved for the Proj ect(s) prior to incurring
such costs. Failure to obtain such approval may result in such costs being
disallowed for reimbursement.
8. The City will prepare reports, keep records, and perform work so as to enable
Mn/DOT to collect the federal aid sought by the City. Required reports are listed
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in the Mn/DOT State Aid Manual, Delegated Contract Process Checklist,
available from Mn/DOT's authorized representative. The City will retain all
records and reports in accordance with Mn/DOT's record retention schedule for
federal aid projects.
9. Upon completion of the Project(s), the Project Engineer will determine whether
the work will be accepted.
E. PAYMENTS.
1. The entire cost of the Project(s) is to be paid from federal funds made available
by the FHWA and by other funds provided by the City. The City will pay any
part of the cost or expense of the Project(s) that is not paid by federal funds.
2. The City will prepare partial estimates in accordance with the terms of the
construction contract for the Project(s). The Project Engineer will certify each
partial estimate. Following certification of the partial estimate, the City will make
partial payments to the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the
construction contract for the Project(s).
3. Following certification of the partial estimate, the City may request
reimbursement for costs eligible for federal funds. The City's request will be
made to Mn/DOT and will include a copy of the certified partial estimate.
4. Upon completion of the Project(s), the City will prepare a final estimate in
accordance with the terms of the construction contract for the Project(s). The
Project Engineer will certify the final estimate. Following certification of the final
estimate, the City will make the final payment to the Contractor in accordance
with the terms of the construction contract for the Project(s).
5. Following certification of the final estimate, the City may request reimbursement
for costs eligible for federal funds. The City's request will be made to Mn/DOT
and will include a copy of the certified final estimate along with the required
records.
F. LIMITATIONS.
1. The City will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
ordinances, and regulations.
2. Nondiscrimination. It is the policy of the Federal Highway Administration and
the State of Minnesota that no person in the United States will, on the grounds of
race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
receiving Federal financial assistance (42 U.S.C. 2000d). Through expansion of
the mandate for nondiscrimination in Title VI and through parallel legislation, the
prescribed bases of discrimination include race, color, sex, national origin, age,
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and disability. In addition, the Title VI program has been extended to cover all
programs, activities and services of an entity receiving Federal financial
assistance, whether such programs and activities are Federally assisted or not.
Even in the absence of prior discriminatory practice or usage, a recipient in
administering a program or activity to which this part applies, is expected to take
affirmative action to assure that no person is excluded from participation in, or is
denied the benefits of, the program or activity on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of the City to carry
out the above requirements.
3. Workers' Compensation. Any and all employees of the City or other persons
while engaged in the performance of any work- or services required or permitted
by the City under this agreement will not be considered employees of Mn/DOT,
and any and all claims that may arise under the Workers' Compensation Act of
Minnesota on behalf of said employees, or other persons while so engaged, will
in no way be the obligation or responsibility of Mn/DOT. The City will require
proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance from any contractor and sub-
contractor.
4. Utilities. The City will treat all public, private or cooperatively owned utility
facilities which directly or indirectly serve the public and which occupy highway
rights of way in conformance with 23 CFR 645 "Utilities" which is incorporated
herein by reference.
G. AUDIT.
1. The City will comply with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) circular A -133, which are incorporated herein
by reference.
2. As provided under Minnesota Statutes Section 1.6C.05, subdivision 5, all books,
records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the City are
subject to examination by the United States Government, Mn/DOT, and either
the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor as appropriate, for a minimum of
seven years. The City will be responsible for any costs associated with the
performance of the audit.
H. MAINTENANCE. The City assumes full responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of any facility constructed or improved under this Agreement.
I. CLAIMS. The City acknowledges that Mn/DOT is acting only as the city's agent for
acceptance and disbursement of federal funds , and not as a principal or co- principal
with respect to the Project. The City will pay any and all lawful claims arising out of
or incidental to the Project including, without limitation, claims related to contractor
selection (including the solicitation, evaluation, and acceptance or rejection ofbids or
proposals), acts or omissions in performing the Project work, and any ultra vines acts.
The City will indemnify, defend (to the extent permitted by the Minnesota Attorney
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General), and hold Mn/DOT harmless from any claims or costs arising out of or
incidental to the Proj ect(s), including reasonable attorney fees incurred by Mn/DOT.
The City's indemnification obligation extends to any actions related to the
certification of DBE participation, even if such actions are recommended by Mn/DOT.
II. DUTIES OF Mn/DOT.
A. ACCEPTANCE. Mn/DOT accepts designation as Agent of the City for the receipt
and disbursement of federal funds and will act in accordance herewith.
B. PROJECT ACTIVITIES.
1. Mn/DOT will make the necessary requests to the FHWA for authorization to use
federal funds for the Proj ect(s), and for reimbursement of eligible costs pursuant
to the terms of this agreement.
2. Mn/DOT will provide to the City copies of the required Federal -aid clauses to be
included in the bid solicitation and will provide the required Federal -aid
provisions to be included in the Proposal for Highway Construction.
Mn/DOT will review and certify the DBE participation and notify the City when
certification is complete. If certification of DBE participation (or good faith
efforts to achieve such participation) cannot be obtained, then City must decide
whether to proceed with awarding the contract. Failure to obtain such
certification will result in the project becoming ineligible for federal assistance,
and the City must make up any shortfall.
4. Mn/DOT will provide the required labor postings.
C. PAYMENTS
1. Mn/DOT will receive the federal funds to be paid by the FHWA for the
Project(s), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 161.36, Subdivision 2.
2. Mn/DOT will reimburse the City, from said federal funds made available to each
Project, for each partial payment request, subject to the availability and limits of
those funds.
Upon completion of the Project(s), Mn/DOT will perform a final inspection and
verify the federal and state eligibility of all the payment requests. If the Project is
found to have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications,
Mn/DOT will promptly release any remaining federal funds due the City for the
Project(s).
4. In the event Mn/DOT does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature or
other funding source, or funding cannot be continued at a sufficient level to allow
for the processing of the federal aid reimbursement requests, the City may
continue the work with local funds only, until such time as Mn/DOT is able to
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process the federal aid reimbursement requests.
D. AUTHORITY. Mn/DOT may withhold federal funds, where Mn/DOT or the FHWA
determines that the Project(s) was not completed in compliance with federal
requirements.
E. INSPECTION. Mn/DOT, the FHWA, or duly authorized representatives of the state
and federal government will have the right to audit, evaluate and monitor the work
performed under this agreement. The City will make available all books, records, and
documents pertaining to the work hereunder, for a minimum of seven years following
the closing of the construction contract.
III. TORT LIABILITY. Each party is responsible for its own acts and omissions and the results
thereof to the extent authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts and omissions
of any others and the results thereof. The Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes
Section 3.736, governs Mn/DOT liability.
IV. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party will assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this
agreement without prior written approval of the other party.
V. AMENDMENTS. Any amendments /supplements to this Agreement will be in writing and
executed by the same parties who executed the original agreement, or their successors in
office.
VI. AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE. This agreement is effective upon execution by the
appropriate State officials pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05.
VII. CANCELLATION. This agreement may be canceled by the City or Mn/DOT at any time,
with or without cause, upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. Such
termination will not remove any unfulfilled financial obligations of the City as set forth in
this Agreement. In the event of such a cancellation the City will be entitled to reimbursement
for Mn/DOT- approved federally eligible expenses incurred for work satisfactorily
on the Project to the date of cancellation subject to the terms of this agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.
1. CITY
City certifies that the appropriate person(s)
have executed the contract on behalf of the City as required
by appli ble articles bylawA,,f solutions or ordinances
By:
By
2. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
By: C < '
Title: krector.
State Aid for Local Transportation
Title:
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OF ADMINISTRATION
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COUNCIL
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Originating Department I Approved for Agenda I Agenda Section
Community Development
January 14, 2008
Consent
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager By:
& CD Director
Eric Weiss, CD Intern
Item No.
6.16
Resolution approving agency agreement between the city of New Hope and Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) allowing for Mn/DOT to act as the city's agent in accepting federal aid in
connection with the Safe Routes to School project at Sunny Hollow Elementary School (Improvement Project
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing approval of an agency agreement
between the City of New Hope and Mn/DOT for the Safe Routes to School 2007 grant program. The grant will
provide for traffic management improvements that will improve the safety of children walking or bicycling to
Sunny Hollow Elementary. The resolution will allow Mn/DOT to accept federal funding relating to the project
on behalf of the city. Funds will be distributed to the city from Mn/DOT on a reimbursement basis.
Policy /Past Practice
City departments periodically apply for grants that aid in the initiation and /or continuation of projects that
will benefit the city and its residents.
Background
The Safe Routes to School grant program is intended to help cities improve walking/bicycle access to local K -8
schools. The city applied for, and was awarded, a grant in the amount of $31,200 for infrastructure and non -
infrastructure improvements at Sunny Hollow Elementary School.
The infrastructure improvements will include $28,200 in federal funding available for the purchase and
installation of three (3) solar powered driver feedback signs in the school zone surrounding Sunny Hollow
Elementary. Two signs will be installed on Medicine Lake Road, one facing the east traffic and one facing the
west traffic. The third sign will be installed on Boone Avenue facing the south traffic. Non - infrastructure
funds, in the amount of $3,000, will be used for educational and program improvement at the school relating
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to traffic and pedestrian safety.
Funding
The Safe Routes to School Grant does not require a match from the city. The city was awarded a grant of
$31,200 for the improvements. The project will be a reimbursement project. The city will apply to 1V1n/DOT for
reimbursement funds, and upon approval of expenses, will be refunded for project related costs.
Next Steps
Following resolution approval, the city will be able to begin expenditure of funds. The city will solicit bids for
the purchase and installation of the three (3) solar powered driver feedback signs. Weather permitting; the
signs will be installed sometime in the spring of 2008. Non - infrastructure improvements will begin in the
spring as well. Project costs will be reimbursed periodically.
Attachments
- Resolution
- Agency Agreement
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 08 -13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ALLOWING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT IN ACCEPTING FEDERAL AID IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT AT SUNNY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 826)
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope as follows:
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the City of New Hope have been considering State Project No. 182 - 591 -01, the
purchase and installation of three (3) solar powered driver feedback signs and the educational program
improvements relating to traffic and pedestrian safety at Sunny Hollow Elementary School located at
Medicine Lake Road and Boone Avenue, and
WHEREAS, $31,200 in FHWA funds has been made available for the project, of which $28,000 are
available for infrastructure improvements and $3,000 for non - infrastructure improvements. Project No. 182-
591-01 will require the city to be reimbursed with federal funds, and
WHEREAS, the city will be responsible for maintenance and operation costs associated with the
project improvements, and
WHEREAS, Mn/DOT has submitted the attached Agency Agreement between the Department of
Transportation and the City of New Hope, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the
Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as Agent of the City of New Hope to accept its agent, federal
aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed for
and on behalf of the City to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation
prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in "Minnesota
Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No. 92206 ", a copy of which said agreement was before the
City Council and which is made a part hereof by reference.
Mayor
Attest: f / E��.C �r?'1 �1•
City Clerk
Kirk McDonald
Acting City Manager and Community Development Director
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
SUBJECT: SP 182 - 591 -01 and 182- 591 -02, SRTS 2708(075) and 2708(072)
Brief description of project
Agency Agreement No. 92206
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Attached are three copies of the agency agreement between the City of New Hope and
Mn/DOT, which allows for Mn/DOT to act as the City's agent in accepting federal aid in
connection with the above referenced project.
Please review and if approved, have all three copies signed. A Council resolution similar to
the example attached, must be passed. The certified resolution should then be placed as the
last page in each of the three copies of the agreement. Please verify that the person /title
authorized to sign as stated in the resolution, corresponds to the signature (person/title) on the
signature page. Please return all three copies of the agreement to me for Mn/DOT signatures.
A fully executed copy will be returned to you.
If you have any questions or need any revisions, please feel free to contact me at 651 -366-
3822 .
(let ely,
tte Roshell, PE
Development Engineer
Enclosures
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BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of
Transportation be appointed as Agent of the City of New Hope to accept as its agent, federal
aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the * (Mayor) and the * (Clerk) are hereby authorized and
directed for and on behalf of the City to execute and enter into an agreement with the
Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid
participation as set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency
Agreement No. 92206 ", a copy'of which said agreement was before the City Council and
which is made a part hereof by reference.
*Titles ofpersons authorized to sign on behalf of the City*
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the
Resolution presented to and adopted by the City of New Hope at a duly authorized meeting
thereof held on the day of , 20_, as shorn by the minutes of said meeting
in my possession.
Cleric
Notary Public
My Commission expires
(SEAL)
Minnesota Department of Transportation
��NNEs State Aid for Local Transportation
Mail Stop 500, 4th Floor
Q 395 John Ireland Boulevard
(0 St. Paul, MN 55155 -1899
Office Tel.: 651 366 -3822
Fax: 651 366 -3801
February 7, 2008
Kirk McDonald
Acting City Manager and Community Development Director
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
SUBJECT: S.P. 182- 591 -01 and 182- 591 -02, SRTS 2708(075) and 2708(072) .
Brief description of project
Agency Agreement No. 92206
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Attached is a fully executed agency agreement between the City of New Hope and Mn/DOT,
which allows for Mn/DOT to act as City's agent in accepting federal aid in connection with
the above referenced project.
Also attached is a sample billing summary. Please include this information on any invoices
you send me when requesting for payment. It must be signed or it will be returned for
signature.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 651- 366 -3822, or by e-mail at
Lyn.nette.Roshell@dot.state.nm.us.
Si
nette Roshell, PE
ect Development Engineer
Enclosure
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Cyndi Degener —MS 215
Richard Walker —MS 215
Betty Brott —OIM Agreement projects and AC agreements only.
Delores Bryant - -OCR
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TO: Minnesota Department of Transportation
Date:
State Project number: SP 182- 591 -01 and 182 - 591 -02
Federal Project number: SRTS 2708(075 ) and 2708(072)
Agreement number: 92206
Invoice number:
Partial or Final Payment (circle one)
Dates this invoice covers danuag 2006 to ,Tune 2006 (for example)
Agreement amount List total amount o�project(local and federal share)
Work completed to date Briefly list what work has been done
Percentage complete: �%.
Amount requested this invoice $ddd, ddd, ddd.
Amount requested to date $ddd ddd ddd
Please forward payment to:
Payment requested by: Project manager must sign
Approval to pay: GREG COUGHLIN
Date: xx/xx/xxxx
Enclosures (Include all backup documentation)
Mn/DOT Agreement No. 92206
STATE OF MINNESOTA AGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
CITY OF NEW HOPE
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
and FORCE ACCOUNT
FOR
S.P. 182 - 591 -01 and 182 - 591 -02; M.P. SRTS 2708(075) and 2708(072)
This agreement is entered into by and between City of New Hope ( "City ") and the State
of Minnesota acting through its Commissioner of Transportation ( "Mn/DOT "),
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.36, the City desires Mn/DOT to act as the
City's agent in accepting federal funds on the City's behalf for the construction, improvement, or
enhancement of transportation financed either in whole or in part by federal funds, hereinafter
referred to as the "Project "; and
The City is proposing a federal aid project to improve safety for pedestrians and
bicyclists in the are of Sunny Hollow Elementary School, A public interest finding has
determined that the direct purchase of solar powered traffic calming signs for the project can be
completed more economically as a Force Account hereinafter referred to as the "FORCE
ACCOUNT"; and
The FORCE ACCOUNT is eligible for the expenditure of federal aid funds, and is
identified in Mn/DOT records as State Project 182- 591 -01, and in Federal Highway
Administration ( "FHWA ") records as Minnesota Project SRTS 2708(075; and
The City is proposing a federal aid project in conjunction with the installation of the solar
powered signs to educate and encourage school children to walk to school hereinafter referred to
as the "Preliminary Engineering;" and
The Preliminary Engineering is eligible for the expenditure of federal aid funds, and is
identified in Mn/DOT records as State Project 182 - 591 -02, and in Federal Highway
Administration ( "FHWA ") records as Minnesota Project 2708(072); and
Mn/DOT requires that the terms and conditions of this agency be set forth in an
agreement.
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. DUTIES OF THE CITY.
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Page 1
A. DESIGNATION. The City designates Mn/DOT to act as its agent in accepting
federal funds in its behalf made available for the Project.
B. ELIGIBILITY / COSTS.
1. It is anticipated that 100% (up to $ 3,000) of the cost of the Preliminary
Engineering is to be paid from federal funds made available by the FHWA. The
City will pay any part of the cost or expense of the work that the FHWA does not
pay.
2. It is anticipated that 100% (up to $ 28,200) of the cost of the FORCE ACCOUNT
is to be paid from federal funds made available by the FHWA. The City will pay
any part of the cost or expense of the work that the FHWA does not pay.
3. Any costs incurred by the City prior to authorization of the Federal Funds, will
not be eligible for federal participation.
4. Eligible cost and expense, if approved, may consist of the following:
a) The cost of conducting the education and encouragement of biking and
walking to school at Sunny Hollow Elementary program. The cost of
purchasing the necessary equipment for installation of solar powered traffic
calming signs.
b) Expenditures for materials, supplies, mechanical data processing and
equipment rental, limited to the actual expenditures for the purposes of this
agreement.
c) The cost incurred by the City to employ outside forces to perform any or all of
the work pursuant to this agreement, subject to the provisions of section I.D.
SUBLETTING.
5. Expenditures for general administration, supervision, maintenance and other
overhead or incidental expenses of the City are not eligible for federal
participation.
6. Acceptability of costs under this agreement will be determined in accordance with
the cost principles and procedures set forth in the applicable Federal Acquisition
Regulations, Contract Cost Principals and Procedures, 48 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 31 which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part
of this agreement.
C. STAFFING.
The City will designate a publicly employed registered engineer, ( "Project
Engineer "), to be in responsible charge of the Project and to supervise and direct
the work performed under any contract let for the Project. If City elects to use a
private consultant for engineering services, the City will provide a qualified, full-
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Page 2
time public employee of the City, to be in responsible charge of the Project. The
services of the City to be performed pursuant to this agreement may not be
assigned, sublet, or transferred unless the City is notified in writing by Mn/DOT
that such action is permitted under 23 CFR 1.33 and 23 CFR 635.105 and state
law. This written consent will in no way relieve the City from its primary
responsibility for performance of the work.
2. During the progress of the work on the Project, the City authorizes its Project
Engineer to request in writing specific engineering and /or technical services from
Mn/DOT, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.39. Such services may be
covered by other technical service agreements. If Mn/DOT furnishes the services
requested, and if Mn/DOT requests reimbursement, then the City will promptly
pay Mn/DOT to reimburse the state trunk highway fund for the full cost and
expense of furnishing such services. The costs and expenses will include the
current Mn/DOT labor additives and overhead rates, subject to adjustment based
on actual direct costs that have been verified by audit. Provision of such services
will not be deemed to make Mn/DOT a principal or co- principal with respect to
the Project.
3. The City will furnish the personnel, services, supplies, and equipment necessary
to properly supervise, inspect, and document the work for the Project.
D. SUBLETTING. The City will prepare request for proposals in accordance with
Minnesota law and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
1. The City will solicit proposals for Preliminary Engineering after obtaining written
notification from Mn/DOT that the FHWA has authorized the Project. Any
Project advertised prior to authorization will not be eligible for federal
reimbursement.
2. The City will prepare the request for proposal, which will include all of the
federal -aid provisions supplied by Mn/DOT.
3. The City will prepare and publish the proposals solicitation for the Project as
required by state and federal laws. The City will include in the solicitation the
required language for federal -aid contracts as supplied by Mn/DOT. The
solicitation will state where the City will receive the sealed proposals.
4. The City may not include other work in the contract for the authorized Project
without obtaining prior notification from Mn/DOT that such work is allowed by
FHWA. Failure to obtain such notification may result in the loss of some or all of
the federal funds for the Project.
5. The City will prepare proposal packages and prepare and distribute any
addendums, if needed.
6. The City will receive open, and evaluate proposals.
7. After the proposals are opened, the City will consider the proposals begin
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Page 3
negotiations on the price of the Preliminary Engineering in accordance with the
practice commonly known as Quality Based Selection. If the proposal contains a
goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, the City will not award the bid until
it has received certification of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
participation from the Mn/DOT Equal Employment Opportunity Office.
8. This written consent will in no way relieve the City from its primary
responsibility for performance of the work. Subcontractor agreements must
contain all appropriate terms and conditions of this agreement.
E. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
1. The City will request approval from Mn/DOT for all costs in excess of the amount
of federal funds previously approved for the Project prior to incurring such costs.
Failure to obtain such approval may result in such costs being disallowed for
reimbursement.
2. The City will prepare reports, keep records, and perform work so as to enable
Mn/DOT to collect the federal aid sought by the City. The City will retain all
records and reports in accordance with Mn/DOT's record retention schedule for
federal aid projects.
3. Upon completion of the Project, the Project Engineer will determine whether the
work will be accepted.
F. PAYMENTS.
1. The entire cost of the Project is to be paid from federal funds made available by
the FHWA and by other funds provided by the City. The City will pay any part of
the cost or expense of the Project that is not paid by federal funds.
2. The City may request partial payments not more than once each thirty (30) days.
The Project Engineer will certify each partial payment.
3. The invoice and supplements thereto, will contain all details that may be
necessary for a proper audit. Such details will consist of at least the following:
(a) A detailed breakdown of outside services used and supporting
invoices and documentation that costs of outside services have
been paid.
(b) Detail for materials, supplies, and other items with the description,
units, and unit prices included in the invoice. If materials or
supplies are purchased from an outside source, a copy of that
invoice should be included.
(c) The invoices will include 100% of eligible charges applicable to
the Preliminary Engineering and Force Account so that the prorata
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share of federal and City participation can be applied to the total
costs.
4. Following certification of the final estimate, the City may request reimbursement
for costs eligible for federal funds. The City's request will be made to Mn/DOT
and will include a copy of the certified final estimate along with the required
records.
5. Reimbursement of costs under this agreement will be based on actual costs.
G. LIMITATIONS.
1. The City will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
ordinances, and regulations.
2. Nondiscrimination. It is the policy of the FHWA and the State of Minnesota that
no person in the United States will, on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance (42 U.S.C. 2000d). Through expansion of the mandate for
nondiscrimination in Title VI and through parallel legislation, the prescribed
bases of discrimination include race, color, sex, national origin, age, and
disability. In addition, the Title VI program has been extended to cover all
programs, activities and services of an entity receiving Federal financial
assistance, whether such programs and activities are Federally assisted or not.
Even in the absence of prior discriminatory practice or usage, a recipient in
administering a program or activity to which this part applies, is expected to take
affirmative action to assure that no person is excluded from participation in, or is
denied the benefits of, the program or activity on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of the City to carry
out the above requirements.
3. Workers' Compensation. Any and all employees of the City or other persons
while engaged in the performance of any work or services required or permitted
by the City under this agreement will not be considered employees of M11/DOT,
and any and all claims that may arise under the Workers' Compensation Act of
Minnesota on behalf of said employees, or other persons while so engaged, will in
no way be the obligation or responsibility of Mn/DOT. The City will require
proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance from any contractor and sub-
contractor.
H. AUDIT.
1. The City will comply with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) circular A -133 including amendments and
successors thereto, which are incorporated herein by reference.
2. As provided under Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 5, all books,
records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the City are
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Page 5
subject to examination by the United States Government, Mn/DOT, and either the
Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor as appropriate, for a minimum of six
years. The City will be responsible for any costs associated with the performance
of the audit.
I. MAINTENANCE. The City assumes full responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of any facility constructed or improved under this Agreement.
J. CLAIMS. The City acknowledges that Mn/DOT is acting only as the City's agent
for acceptance and disbursement of federal funds, and not as a principal or co-
principal with respect to the Project. The City will pay any and all lawful claims
arising out of or incidental to the Project including, without limitation, claims
related to contractor selection (including the solicitation, evaluation, and
acceptance or rejection of bids or proposals), acts or omissions in performing the
Project work, and any ultra vices acts. The City will indemnify, defend (to the
extent permitted by the Minnesota Attorney General), and hold Mn/DOT
harmless from any claims or costs arising out of or incidental to the Project,
including reasonable attorney fees incurred by Mn/DOT. The City's
indemnification obligation extends to any actions related to the certification of
DBE participation, even if such actions are recommended by Mn/DOT.
II. DUTIES OF Mn/DOT.
A. ACCEPTANCE. Mn/DOT accepts designation as Agent of the City for the
receipt and disbursement of federal funds and will act in accordance herewith.
B. PROJECT ACTIVITIES.
1. Mn/DOT will make the necessary requests to the FHWA for authorization to use
federal funds for the Project, and for reimbursement of eligible costs pursuant to
the terms of this agreement.
2. Mn/DOT will provide to the City copies of the required Federal -aid clauses to be
included in the proposal solicitation and will provide the required Federal -aid
provisions to be included in the Proposal.
3. Mn/DOT will review and certify the DBE participation and notify the City when
certification is complete. If certification of DBE participation cannot be obtained,
then the City must decide whether to proceed with awarding the contract. Failure
to obtain such certification will result in the project becoming ineligible for
federal assistance, and the City must make up any shortfall.
C. PAYMENTS.
1. Mn/DOT will receive the federal funds paid by the FHWA for the Project,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 161.36, Subdivision 2.
2. Mn/DOT will review and certify each partial pay request. Following certification
of the partial estimate, Mn/DOT will reimburse the City, from said federal funds
(Mn /DOT Agreement No. 92206)
Page 6
made available to the Project, for each partial payment request, subject to the
availability and limits of those funds.
3. Upon completion of the Project, the City will prepare a final payment request in
accordance with the terms of this agreement. Mn/DOT will review and certify the
final payment request with a final audit.
4. No more than 90% of the reimbursement due under this agreement will be paid
until completion of the final audit and approval by Mn/DOT's authorized
representative.
5. If Mn/DOT does not obtain funding from the FHWA or other funding source, or
funding cannot be continued at a sufficient level to allow for the processing of the
federal aid reimbursement requests, the City may continue the work with local
funds only, until such time as Mn/DOT is able to process the federal aid
reimbursement requests.
D. AUTHORITY. Mn/DOT may withhold federal funds, if M1i/DOT or the FHWA
determines that the Project was not completed in compliance with federal
requirements.
E. INSPECTION. Mn/DOT, the FHWA, or duly authorized representatives of the
state and federal government will have the right to audit, evaluate and monitor the
work performed under this agreement. The City will make available all books,
records, and documents pertaining to the work hereunder, for a minimum of seven
years following the closing of the construction contract.
III. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. Each authorized representative will have
responsibility to administer this agreement and to ensure that all payments due to the
other party are paid pursuant to the terms of this agreement.
A. The City authorized representative is Kirk McDonald, Acting City Manager and
Community Development Director, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN
55428, phone 763 - 531 -5119 or his successor.
B. Mn/DOT's authorized representative is Lynnette Roshell, Minnesota Department
of Transportation, State Aid for Local Transportation, Mail Stop 500, St Paul, MN
55155, phone 651- 366 -3822, or her successor.
IV. TORT LIABILITY. Each party is responsible for its own acts and omissions and the
results thereof to the extent authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts and
omissions of any others and the results thereof. The Minnesota Tort Claims Act,
Minnesota Statutes Section 3.736, governs Mn/DOT liability.
V. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party will assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this
agreement without prior written approval of the other party.
VI. AMENDMENTS. Any amendments /supplements to this Agreement must be in writing
(Mn /DOT Agreement No. 92206)
Page 7
and be executed by the same parties who executed the original agreement, or their
successors in office.
VII. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This agreement will be effective upon execution by the City
and by appropriate State officials, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, and
will remain in effect for five (5) years from the effective date or until all obligations set
forth in this agreement have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
VIII. TERMINATION. This agreement may be terminated by the City or Mn/DOT at any
time, with or without cause, upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. Such
termination will not remove any unfulfilled financial obligations of the City as set forth in
this Agreement. In the event of such a termination the City will be entitled to
reimbursement for Mn/DOT- approved federally eligible expenses incurred for work
satisfactorily performed on the Project to the date of termination subject to the terms of
this agreement.
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(Mn /DOT Agreement No. 92206)
Page 8
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed intending
to be bound thereby.
CITY
City certifies that the appropriate person(s)
have executed the contract on its behalf as required
by applicable resolutions, ordinances, or charter
provisions
By: -a
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Title:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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(Mn /DOT Agreement No. 92206)
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss
CITY OF NEW HOPE )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of New Hope, Minnesota,
hereby attest and certify that:
1. As such officer, I have the legal custody of the original record from which the
attached resolution was transcribed.
2. 1 have carefully compared the attached resolution with the original record of
the meeting at which the resolution was acted upon.
3. 1 find the attached resolution to be a true, correct and complete copy of the
original:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (MN /DOT) ALLOWING FOR MN /DOT TO ACT AS THE CITY'S
AGENT IN ACCEPTING FEDERAL AID IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL PROJECT AT SUNNY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 826)
4. 1 further certify that the affirmative vote on said resolution was 5 ayes, 0
nayes, and 0 absent/abstention.
5. Said meeting was duly held, pursuant to call and notice thereof, as required
by law, and a quorum was present.
WITNESS my hand officially as such Clerk and the seal of said City, this 17th day of
January, 2008.
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Seal)
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City of New Hope
Resolution No. 08 -13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ALLOWING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT IN ACCEPTING FEDERAL AID IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT AT SUNNY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 826)
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope as follows:
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the City of New Hope have been considering State Project No. 182 - 591 -01, the
purchase and installation of three (3) solar powered driver feedback signs and the educational program
improvements relating to traffic and pedestrian safety at Sunny Hollow Elementary School located at
Medicine Lake Road and Boone Avenue, and
WHEREAS, $31,200 in FHWA funds has been made available for the project, of which $28,000 are
available for infrastructure improvements and $3,000 for non - infrastructure improvements. Project No. 182-
591-01 will require the city to be reimbursed with federal funds, and
WHEREAS, the city will be responsible for maintenance and operation costs associated with the
project improvements, and
WHEREAS, Mn/DOT has submitted the attached Agency Agreement between the Department of
Transportation and the City of New Hope, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the
Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as Agent of the City of New Hope to accept its agent, federal
aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed for
and on behalf of the City to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation
prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in "Mirulesota
Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No. 92206 ", a copy of which said agreement was before the
City Council and which is made a part hereof by reference.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Originating Department I Approved for Agenda I Agenda Section
Community Development
February 25, 2008
Development and Planning
Item No.
8.3
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager ' By:
Eric Weiss, CD Intern
Resolution awarding contract to ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc. for construction of three (3) solar - powered driver
feedback signs for the 2007 Safe Routes to School infrastructure improvements at Sunny Hollow Elementary
School (improvement project no. 826)
Requested Action
Staff requests approval of a resolution awarding the contract for the 2007 Safe Routes to School infrastructure
improvements to the low and responsible bidder, ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $23,555.84.
Policy /Past Practice
City departments periodically apply for grants that aid in the initiation and /or continuation of projects that
will benefit the city and its residents,
Background
The Safe Routes to School grant program is intended to help cities improve walking/bicycle access to local K -8
schools. An application was submitted on behalf of Sunny Hollow Elementary and $31,200 was awarded for
infrastructure and non - infrastructure improvements. The funds will be used to install three driver feedback
signs in the Sunny Hollow School Zone and educational programs coordinated among faculty, the Police
Department and city staff.
The proposed 2007 Sunny Hollow infrastructure project includes improvements in the area of Boone Avenue
and Medicine Lake Road. The proposed project involves installation of three solar - powered driver feedback
signs intended to improve the safety of students walking and bicycling to school.
The City Council authorized staff to proceed with plans and specifications and advertising for bids at its
January 14, 2008, meeting. Four bids were received by the February 8 deadline. Two bids included the cost for
Motion by Second by
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February 25, 2008
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the purchase and installation of three signs, while the remaining two bids included only the cost for the
purchase of the signs. Staff requested two quotes, if possible, from the companies submitting bids. This was
done for several reasons. In discussing the project with a variety of sign companies, it was determined that
the signs could be installed in -house if the purchase of the signs made installation cost prohibitive. Staff also
requested two types of bids so that companies from outside the region could submit bids. There are a limited
number of companies that sell solar- powered driver feedback signs and, of those, some are outside Minnesota
and do not have Minnesotan contractors to do sign installation. Allowing for two bids, one without
installation costs and one with installation costs, opened the application to a wider variety of companies.
Funding
Bids were received from four firms by February 8, 2008 (see attached listing), with the low bidder being ACT
Traffic Solutions, Inc., at $23,555.84. This bid includes the purchase and installation of the three signs. Staff
determined that due to low bid amount for the purchase of the signs it would be best to contract ACT Traffic
Solutions for the installation as well. The bid is well under the allotted budget of $29,200.
The Safe Routes to School Grant does not require a match from the city. The city has received a grant of
$31,200, of which $29,200 is allocated for infrastructure improvements and $3,000 for non - infrastructure
improvements. The grant is reimbursable by MnDOT.
The quote shall remain valid until April 1, 2008. The bid included a completion date of June 1, 2008. Now,
staff is contemplating a construction date following the completion of the school year (June 5). Staff has
contacted ACT Traffic Solutions, who has stated a later completion date is not an issue and would not change
the bid amount.
Attachments
- Resolution awarding the contract
- Copies of the bid tabulations
*Includes sales tax
Driver
Company
Location
Sign
Size
Feedback
Si g n --- --
3 Signs
Total -
Installation
Installation
of 3 signs
Sales Tax
Included
Shipping
Included
Project Total
$22,118.16
*$23,555.84
ACT Traffic Solutions
3M
Shorewood, MN -
St. Paul, MN
24 X 30
24 X 30
$5,982.72
$6,775.00
$17,948.16
$20,325.00
$1,390.00
$4,530.50
$4,170.00
$13,591.50
No
Yes
Yes
No
$33,916.50
36 X 48
$7,505.00
$22,515.00
$4,601.85
$13,805.55
Yes
No
$36,320.55
$14,835.00
*$15,799.28
All Traffic Solutions
State College, PA
$4,815.00
$14,445.00,
NA
NA
No
$390.001
Traffic Safety
Solutions
Spring Valley, NY
30 X 42
$5,958.00
$17,874.00
NA
NA
Y [ es
No
$17,874.001
*Includes sales tax
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 083 7
Resolution awarding contract for construction
of three (3) solar- powered driver feedback signs
for the 2007 Safe Routes to School infrastructure improvements
at Sunny Hollow Elementary School.
WHEREAS, driver feedback signs have been shown to be effective in improving the
safety of school zones; and,
WHEREAS, the faculty at Sunny Hollow Elementary support the construction of
three solar - powered driver feedback signs to improve the safety of
students walking and bicycling to and from school; and,
WHEREAS, the city has received four quotes for the purchase of three solar - powered
driver feedback signs, two of which include quotes for installation; and,
WHEREAS, the bid in the amount of $23,555.84 from ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc. for
the purchase and installation of three solar- powered driver feedback
signs is the lowest responsible bid submitted; and,
WHEREAS, city staff has recommended that Council award the contract to ACT
Traffic Solutions, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the city of New Hope,
Hennepin County, Minnesota:
1. That a contract in the amount of $23,555.84 for the purchase and
installation of three solar - powered driver feedback signs is awarded
to ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc., and,
2. That the mayor and city manager are authorized and directed to sign
the same.
Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
this 25th day of February 2008. -)
Attest: fT)
City Clerk
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City of New Hope
Contract
With
ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc.
For valuable consideration as set forth below, this contract dated the 10 day of March, 2008, is made and
signed by the City of New Hope (hereinafter "City") and ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc. (hereinafter
"Contractor").
1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contractor hereby promises and agrees to perform and comply with all the provisions of this
Contract and specifications, all of which are incorporated hereby by this reference. This Contract shall
compromise the total agreement of the parties hereto. No oral order, objection or claim by any party
to the other shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this Contract.
2. THE WORK
The work to be performed by Contractor under this Contract (hereinafter the "Work "), is defined in the
Quote Proposal Form (request for quote). Any modifications to the work defined in Quote Proposal
Form will be made in writing.
3. CONTRACT PRICE
The City agrees to pay the contractor $23,555.84 dollars (Twenty Three Thousand five hundred fifty
five dollars and 84 cents), payable in accordance with the payment terms of the City of New Hope
Instruction to Bidders.
Contractor will be charged liquidated damages assessed in the amount of $100 per day for every
calendar day that the contract remains uncompleted beyond the 31 st day of October, 2008.
Total amount of this contract shall not exceed $23,555.84.
Contractor shall complete his performance under this Contract by the 31 day of October 2008.
(hereinafter "Completion Date ").
5. INSURANCE /BOND
Before beginning actual work under this Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the City and obtain
the City's approval of a certificate of insurance on Standard Form C.I.C.C. -701 or ACORD 25 forms,
showing the following insurance coverage and listing the City as a loss payee under the policies:
a. General Contractor Liability: $1,000,000.00
b. Automobile Liability for all Automobiles: $1,000,000.00
c. Workman's Compensation: Statutory Amounts
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This certificate must provide for the above coverages to be in effect from the date of the Contract until
30 days after the Completion Date and must provide the insurance coverage will not be canceled by
the insurance company without 30 days written notice to the City of intent to cancel. The certificate
must further provide that the contractor's insurance coverage is primary coverage notwithstanding any
insurance coverage carried by the City that may apply to injury or damage relating to the maintenance
or repair of the City's streets or right -of -ways by either the City or any employee, agent, independent
contractor or any other person or entity retained by the City to perform the services described herein.
6. LAWS REGULATIONS AND SAFETY
The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
applicable to performance under this Contract.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from any damages, including
costs and attorney's fees, from any claims, demands, actions or causes of action arising out of any
act or omission on the part of the Contractor or its agents, servants or employees in the performance
of or with relation to any of the work or services performed or furnished by the contractor under this
Contract.
8. ASSIGNMENT
The Contractor shall not assign or transfer, whether by an assignment or notation or otherwise, any of
its rights, duties, benefits, obligations, liabilities or responsibilities without prior written consent of the
City.
Contract
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9. NOTICE
The address and telephone number of the Contractor for purposes of giving notices and any other
purpose under this contract shall be Josh Friesz, ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc., 23585 Yellowstone Trail,
Shorewood, MN 55331, (952) 288 -4828.
The address of the City for purposes of giving notices and any other purpose under this contract shall
be 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428. The contact person for this contract is Shawn
Markham, Contract Manager, (763) 592 -6763
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Contract have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the
day and year first above written.
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The foregoing oknowl edbefore me this 0 day of
Yj L&4�� _, 2008, by Martin E. Opem, Sr. and Kirk McDonald, the Mayor and City
Manager, respectively, of the City of New Hope, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of said
municipal corporation.
VALERIE LEONE lk�
NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA
My Commission Expires Jan, 31,2010
Notary Public
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The foregoing was acknowledged before me on this ;2 9 day of
Notary Public
NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA
ACT Traffic Solutions
ACT Traffic Solutions Inc
23585 Yellowstone Trail
Shorewood, MN 55331
Brett Lievers
Sales
brett . ,acttrafficsolutions.com
direct phone: 952 -288 -4830
fax: 952-960-8002
Josh Friesz
Sales
josh@acttrafficsolutions.com
direct phone: 952- 288 -4828
fax: 952- 960 -8002
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