1A, County Road E & CP Rail Project

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ALTERNATIVE FUNDING APPLICATIONS Two funding sources were identified to help the City fund each of the alternatives: • Mn/DOT FY 2011 Metro Municipal Agreement Program Funds for Alternative 1 • Federal FY 2013/14 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds for Alternative 2 The Municipal Agreement Funding application for Alternative 1 was submitted in September 2009. The scope of improvements for this application includes preservation work on the bridge in conjunction with the consolidation of the narrow sidewalks on each side of the bridge into afive-foot sidewalk. These improvements would extend the life of the structure and enhance pedestrian safety, providing benefit to both the City and Mn/DOT. A geometric layout and bridge transverse sections of the proposed improvements for the Municipal Agreement Funding application are attached to this memo. Results from this application are expected in January 2010. The Federal STP Funding application for Alternative 2 was submitted in June 2009. Improvements proposed in this application include construction of a single -span, prefabricated truss bridge along CR E to carry pedestrians and bicycles over TH 51. A ten -foot, shared -use, bituminous trail on the north side of CR E to Old Snelling Avenue on the west and to Connelly Avenue on the east was also included. The trail section to the west would require retaining walls, the costs for which would be covered by the Federal Funding. A map showing the extent of the improvements (STP application Figure 2) is attached to this memo. Results from the STP application are expected by February 2010. The criteria for each source of funding differs, therefore the scope of proposed improvements included in each funding application is different. The Federal STP Funding (Alternative 2) along with the local match would provide funding for the full trail and new bridge between Old Snelling Avenue and Connolly Avenue, while the Municipal Agreement Funding (Alternative 1) would only provide funding for the five-foot sidewalk on the existing bridge. The Municipal Agreement Funding would not cover the sidewalk approaches to the bridge or the trail section connecting to Old Snelling Avenue to the west. Mn/DOT policy does not provide for state funding of pedestrian improvements. These improvements would need to be funded by the City. SUMMARY Federal STP Funding Mn/DOT Municipal (Alt. 2) Agreement Funding (Alt.1) Application Date June 2009 September 2009 Requested Amount $840,720 $388,384* Matching Funds $210,180 N/A Funds Available October 2012 July 2010 *Does not include approach trails 2