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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
4.A.
Public Budget Hearing
- Meeting Date:
- 12/01/2025
Agenda Item:
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for Project 1059682, Veteran's Bridge.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
Staff have worked with MnDOT and the City of North Mankato to develop the proposed improvements for the Veteran’s Bridge. As a reminder, the project is proposed for 2026 and includes 2 bridge segments. The first segment starts at 2nd Street and runs west to the Highway Interchange. This portion of the bridge is owned by the City of Mankato; the remainder of the bridge that runs west and connects to Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato is owned by the MnDOT. The proposed agreement summarizes how the project will be managed and the cost share for all three entities.
The agreement suggests that the total Mankato Obligation will be $8,782,087.45. It also references the $6,388,101.24 of Federal Aid and $2,393,986.22 of Non-Federal Aid (local match). It is important to note that in Section 6.2.E the agreement identifies that Local Bridge Replacement Program funds will be applied to Mankato’s match, we have confirmation that this will be up to $2,000,000 in a letter from MnDOT on October 30, 2025. Currently, the project estimates and the amounts shown in Schedule I show $1,433,415.12 in eligible items. If these costs remain as estimated, the Mankato local match will be reduced to $960,571.09.
All the work done by our staff to apply and assemble the funding for this project is much appreciated. While the majority of construction will occur in 2026, it is likely that some work will extend into 2027. The temporary easements are proposed to stay in place until December 2031 to allow follow-up and repair, if needed. Any obstructions within the easement areas will be removed by the completion of the construction contract in 2027 and full City use will be restored.
The agreement suggests that the total Mankato Obligation will be $8,782,087.45. It also references the $6,388,101.24 of Federal Aid and $2,393,986.22 of Non-Federal Aid (local match). It is important to note that in Section 6.2.E the agreement identifies that Local Bridge Replacement Program funds will be applied to Mankato’s match, we have confirmation that this will be up to $2,000,000 in a letter from MnDOT on October 30, 2025. Currently, the project estimates and the amounts shown in Schedule I show $1,433,415.12 in eligible items. If these costs remain as estimated, the Mankato local match will be reduced to $960,571.09.
All the work done by our staff to apply and assemble the funding for this project is much appreciated. While the majority of construction will occur in 2026, it is likely that some work will extend into 2027. The temporary easements are proposed to stay in place until December 2031 to allow follow-up and repair, if needed. Any obstructions within the easement areas will be removed by the completion of the construction contract in 2027 and full City use will be restored.