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COUNTY OF ANOKA Public Services Division HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD. NW, ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 (763) 862-4200 FAX (763) 862-4201 Douglas W. Fischer P.E., County Engineer August 11, 2006 Dallas Larson City Administrator City of Centerville 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Mr. Larson: We have reviewed the City's comments to the draft joint powers agreement (JPA) for the CSAH 14 reconstruction project (SP 02-614-24). Following is a response to each concern you raised in your August 11, 2006 letter as well as a response to proposed revisions you highlighted in the JP A itselfthat was not mentioned in your letter. 1) The first item and perhaps of greatest concern is the inclusion of storm drainage system costs in the JP A. The memorandum of agreement did not include this item and the cost estimate didn't give a hint that you might be looking for participation. This recent addition represents almost 60% of the MOU estimate of City share. We cannot accept this afterthought. It is outrageous to expect to now allocate these costs-we will not pay for drainage system costs. Response: The cost split shown in the joint powers agreement is based on our standard cost share policy. The MOD did in fact estimate a City cost share at 20% that was an assumption made at a 30% design level. The 38% in the JP A is a refined number based on a detailed design level. The spreadsheet used to calculate the split is attached for your information. 2) We have inserted on Page 4 the same language that was in the MOU that indicates Anoka County's intention to secure reimbursement for the trail costs from Metro Parks Trail Program. Response: We have added the language from the MOD and clarified that the potential reimbursement is limited to 50% of the local match. Page 1 of 5