2023-044 Resolution of Support for the Pursuit of 2023 Regional Solicitation Funding for the 17th Avenue Improvements Project CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-044
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PURSUIT OF 2023 REGIONAL
SOLICITATION FUNDING FOR THE 17TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Regional Solicitation Program provides federal transportation funding
for projects as part of the Metropolitan Council's federally-required continuing,
comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process for the 7-County Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is accepting candidate projects for the Fiscal
Years (FY) 2028-2029 and providing up to 80 percent of the project construction cost for
transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins is seeking Regional Solicitation funds to reconstruct
17th Avenue from Hennepin County State Aid Highway No. 3 (Excelsior Boulevard) to
Minnesota State Trunk Highway 7 (TH 7) through the City of Hopkins; and
WHEREAS, the 17th Avenue Improvements project will rebuild the failing collector
roadway, make improvements to water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer, fill
sidewalk gaps, address ADA deficiencies, install street lighting, and install a paved
shared use path along the west of 17th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the proposed year for project construction is 2029,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby supports the reconstruction and rehabilitation of 17th Avenue through the City of
Hopkins.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Hopkins hereby supports the City's pursuit of FY 2028-2029 Regional Solicitation
funding and authorizes staff to prepare and submit such application.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 14th day of evember, 023.
By:
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ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk