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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-55RESOLUTTON NO.202t-55 A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota authorizing a Rebuilding American lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant application for the Central Avenue (MN Highway 65) Multimodal Transportation Study. WHEREAS, the study purpose is to develop a comprehensive and community led vision for transit operations, freight and passenger vehicle movement, pavement conditions, watermain, sanitary sewer, pedestrian facilities and safety, and streetscaping aesthetics on Central Avenue (TH 65) from 37th Avenue NE to 53'd Avenue NE; and, WHEREAS, the City represents that this project meets the requirements of the Rebuilding American lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant thereby allowing the project to receive RAISE planning grant funding; and, WHEREAS, the City has the necessary capabilities to adequately develop and manage this transportation improvement planning effort; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure matching funds; and, WHEREAS, the City agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the notice of funding and a future grant agreement. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: F!NDINGS OF FACT 1. The Council adopts this resolution in support of a Rebuilding American lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant application for the Central Avenue (MN Highway 65) lmprovements Study. 2. The Council authorizes staff to apply for and execute the use of funding from the Rebuilding American lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant program for the Central Avenue (TH 65) lmprovements Study. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 28th day of June, 2021 Offered by: Seconded by: RollCall: Buesgens Murzyn, Jr. AllAyes Attest: Nicole Tin ncil aMd rquez Sim COLUMBIA HEIGHTS City of Columbia Heights I Administration 59040'nAveNE,ColumbiaHeights,MN5542l .Ph:763-706-3610.Fax:753-706-3601 .www.columbiaheightsmn.gov luly 7,2O2L Mr. Kevin Hansen, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Columbia Heights 637-38th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 RE: 2021 Rebuilding American !nfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Planning Grant submital for Central Avenue (Highway 65) Application Dear Kevin Hansen, As the mayor of Columbia Heights, I am aware and in fullsupport of the RAISE Planning Grant request to develop a comprehensive vision for Central Avenue throughout our community. This planning effort will take a comprehensive look at for freight and passenger vehicle movement, pavement conditions, watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, landscaping, and more. The study will also work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) study focused on pedestrian and bicycle improvements along the corridor. Central Avenue NE is an important north-south corridor through our city. lt connects Columbia Heights to downtown Minneapolis and the rest of the Twin Cities Metro Area. The proposed planning project will aim to improve usability along this corridor and be a great opportunity to engage and work alongside our residents, businesses, and other community stakeholders. For the reasons above, I fully support the City of Columbia Height's RAISE Planning Grant application. We thank you for your consideration of the grant request. lf you have questions, please feel free to contact me at aMarquezSimula@columbiaheishtsmn.gov or 763-706-3607 Sincerely, ,(/ Amdda Mdrquez Simula Mayor / ,tf frru{*r,,/r-- City of Columbia Heights, MN