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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2012-141 - Funding Application for Mitchell /Baker Road Sidewalk Improvement IC 11-5802 - 10/16/2012 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2012-141 ENDORSING FUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE MITCHELL ROAD/BAKER ROAD (COUNTY ROAD 60) SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT I.C. 11-5802 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie is the official governing body of the City of Eden Prairie; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2013 Sidewalk Participation Program has made funding available to communities for sidewalk projects that extend the system of sidewalks along Hennepin County roads; and WHEREAS, Mitchell Road/Baker Road (CSAH 60) is a Hennepin County road within Eden Prairie; and WHEREAS, the Mitchell Road/Baker Road Sidewalk Improvement project will provide pedestrian safety at intersections, provide ADA compliant facilities, support local plans, and support the implementation of the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan including the Hennepin County Complete Streets Policy; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2013 Sidewalk Participation Program provides up to $50,000 in capital assistance for sidewalk improvement projects; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2013 Sidewalk Participation Program would complement local funding to allow for the completion of the sidewalk system along the west side of Mitchell Road/Baker Road (CSAH 60) between Martin Drive and the westerly extension of Roberts Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Prairie City Council does hereby support actively pursuing Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2013 Sidewalk Participation Program funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if awarded funding from the Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2013 Sidewalk Participation Program, the City of Eden Prairie agrees to commit funding to provide for the completion of the project. ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on October 16, 2012. cy -L e s, Ma or ATTEST: SEAL r Kat een Porta, City Clerk