Adopt Resolution #11-11-XXX Accepting the State of Minnesota Agency Agreement No. 99948 with the Department of Transportation for Projects Involving the Delegated Contract Process for Receiving Federal Transportation Funding.  (Consider MnDOT Agreement related to Federal Participation for Transportation Related Projects)

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has submitted an updated agency agreement (number 99948), which covers the delegated contract process (DCP).  This agreement allows MnDOT to act as the City's agent in accepting funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and covers all projects for which the City may be awarded federal funds.  MnDOT would be responsible to ensure that all federal requirements are being met in the use of the designated funds.  The attached agreement is not specific to any particular project, but a general agreement for any transportation related project involving federal funds.

This agreement would supersede the previous agreement approved by the City Council on October 10, 2006 (number 84229), and would run until future revisions are necessary.  There are no substantial changes to the previous agreement.  The main revisions include the addition of Sections I.J. (Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act - FFATA), and VIII (Data Practices Act), which are the result of recent federal legislation.  Unless executed, the City cannot accept federal funds on any transportation projects.

Staff recommends approval of MnDOT agreement number 99948, and the corresponding Resolution 11-11-XXX.

Motion to approve MnDOT agreement number 99948, and the corresponding Resolution 11-11-XXX.