HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.A.1. Approval of Transfer of Regional Transit Capital Funds to Scott County-Res. No. 7310 Consent Business 4. A. 1.
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director
DATE: 05/21/2013
SUBJECT: Approval of Transfer of Regional Transit Capital Funds to Scott County - Res. No. 7310 (D)
Action Sought
City Council is asked to approve the attached resolution which authorizes the transfer to Regional Transit Capital
(RTC) funds to which the City of Shakopee is entitled to Scott County for the completion of the Marschall Road
Transit Station (MRTS).
Background
The cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake have Regional Transit Capital funds available for construction of the
Marschall Road Transit Station (MRTS), as well as sealcoating activities at the Southbridge Crossings Transit
station. Scott County is the project lead for these activities, thus a resolution approving the transfer of those funds
to the County is required.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the adoption of the attached resolution authorizing transfer of the funds to Scott County as
outlined in the resolution.
Budget Impact
None
Relationship to Vision
This supports Goal D: "Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private sector
entities"
Requested Action
Offer Res. No. 7310, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Approving the Transfer of RTC Funds to
Scott County, and move its adoption.
Attachments: RTC
RESOLUTION NO. 7310
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA APPROVING A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
TRANSER OF RTC FUNDS TO SCOTT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee, City of Prior Lake, and Scott County have existing agreements related
to joint operations and maintenance of express bus transit service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee and City of Prior Lake were awarded $225,000 in Legislatively
Designated Regional Transit Capital (RTC) bonds and $608,000 in RTC (in lieu of NTD Earnings) for construction
of the Marschall Road Transit Station and maintenance at the Southbridge Crossings Transit Station park and
ride; and
WHEREAS; the City of Shakopee and City of Prior Lake have agreed to allocate the cost participation on
capital improvements for the two aforementioned park and ride facilities to 60 percent from the City of
Shakopee and 40 percent from the City of Prior Lake of the contracted services and construction costs;
WHEREAS, Scott County has provided contract administration and project delivery services on behalf of
the City of Shakopee and the City of Prior Lake for infrastructure - related improvements for the Marschall Road
Transit Station and Southbridge Crossings Transit Station park and ride; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee and the City of Prior Lake agree it is more efficient and in the public
interest to allow Scott County to lead the improvement project and to be the sole point of contact with the
Metropolitan Council for funding of these specific projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein,
2. The City of Shakopee agrees to transfer $200,000 in Legislatively Designated Regional Transit Capital
(RTC) bonds and $330,000 in RTC (in lieu of NTD Earnings) to Scott County for the design and
construction of the Marschall Road Transit Station.
3. The City of Prior Lake agrees to transfer $34,800 in RTC (in lieu of NTD Earnings) for the parking lot
sealcoat and striping at the Southbridge Crossings Park - and -Ride.
4. As a condition of this approval, Scott County will enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan
Council for administration of the RTC funds on behalf of the City of Prior Lake and City of Shakopee.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held the 21st day of May, 2013.
Brad Tabke
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
Attest:
Julie Linnihan, City Clerk