694/Rice Street Bridge

Attachment A

For Local Governments Requesting a 2014 Capital Appropriation

I. Project Basics

1) Name: Ramsey County Department of Public Works

2) Project title: I-694- Rice Street to Lexington Avenue Capacity Improvements- Design Study, Final Design, and Environmental Assessment Update

3) Project priority number:

4) Project location : The project is located on Interstate Highway 694, between Rice Street and Lexington Avenue, in the Cities of Little Canada, Shoreview, and Vadnais Heights.

5) Ownership and Operation:

Who will own the facility: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and

Ramsey County will each own portions of the completed project.

Who will operate the facility: MnDOT and Ramsey County

Names of any private entities that will occupy/use any portion of the building: N/A

6) Project contact person:

James E. tolaas, P.E. Director, Ramsey County Public Works/County Engineer 651-266-7116 [email protected]

II. Project Description

7) Project Description: $5,000,000 to complete a design study, update the Environmental Assessment, and complete the final design of the I-694/Rice Street interchange and a third travel lane in each direction on I-694 between Lexington Avenue and the western terminus of the recently completed "Unweave the Weave" project which upgraded the I-694/I-35E system interchange and terminated just east of the Rice Street interchange. Project Rationale: The segment of I-694 between Lexington Avenue and Rice Street experiences over five hours of congestion daily. During planning for expansion of this segment of I-694, in the late 1990s, a concept was developed for a partial cloverleaf interchange at Rice Street to accommodate an additional lane to the west and to interface with the "Unweave the Weave" project at the I-694/I-35E interchange. In light of more recent traffic projections, this proposal would explore "smaller and "smarter" interchange designs and finalize the design of a third lane between the "Unweave the Weave" project and MnDOT's current project that is adding capacity to the I-694/TH 10/TH 51 interchange. When completed, this design would complete the only segment of the I-694/I-494 beltway that is served by only two lanes in each direction.

400 Centennial Building • 658 Cedar Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Voice: (651) 201-8000 • Fax: (651) 296-8685 • TTY: 1-800-627-3529

An Equal Opportunity Employer 498

8) Square Footage: For new construction projects, identify the new square footage planned. For remodeling, renovation or expansion projects, identify the total square footage of current facilities, the square footage to be renovated, and/or the new square footage to be added.

This request is for design and environmental initiatives only. When completed, the project will

total approximately 400,000 square feet.

III. Project Financing

The following table describing the total amount of financial resources needed and the proposed uses of funds must be submitted for each project.

• Enter amounts in thousands ($100,000 should be entered as $100). • Enter the amount of state funding requested on the line “State GO Bonds Requested”. • Uses of Funds must show how all funding sources will be used, not just the state funding

requested. • Sources of Funds total must equal Uses of Funds total. • In most cases, the state share should not exceed 50% of the total project cost.

Do the project cost estimates below include inflation (see question 10 below)? Yes x No

Sources of Funds Dollars in Thousands

Prior Years

For 2014

For 2016

For 2018

Total

State GO Bonds Requested 5,000 Funds Already Committed State Funds City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds Pending Contributions City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds l

TOTAL* 5,000 Uses of Funds Dollars in Thousands

Prior Years

For 2014

For 2016

For 2018

Total

Land Acquisition Predesign (required for projects over $1.5 M) 750

499

Uses of Funds Dollars in Thousands

Prior Years

For 2014

For 2016

For 2018

Total

Design (including construction administration) 4,250 Project Management Construction Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment Relocation (not bond-eligible)

TOTAL* 5,000 5,000

* Totals must be the same.

500

IV. Other Project Information 10) Project schedule. Identify the date (month/year) when construction crews are expected to first

arrive on site, and the date (month/year) when construction will be completed with a certificate of occupancy.

Anticipated Start Date: This request is for a preliminary design study, final design and an

update of a previously completed Environmental Assessment. A timetable for construction will be developed as part of the final design process.

Anticipated Occupancy date: ___________

(For facilities projects, this information will also be used to calculate an inflation cost, using the Building Projects Inflation Schedule posted on the Minnesota Management and Budget website.

11) Predesign. For projects with a total construction cost of $1.5 million or more:

Has a project predesign been completed? X Yes No

Note: During planning for expansion of this segment of I-694, in the late 1990s, a concept was developed for a partial cloverleaf interchange at Rice Street to accommodate an additional lane to the west and to interface with the "Unweave the Weave" project at the I-694/I-35E interchange. The previous work is now out of date. The funds requested here would review the previous work in light of current traffic projections and explore "smaller and smarter" alternatives

If so, has the predesign been submitted to the Commissioner of Administration?

Yes x No

12) State operating subsidies. Identify any new or additional state operating dollars that will be

requested for this project. None. 13) Sustainable building guidelines. Discuss how the project meets or exceeds the Minnesota

Sustainable Building Guidelines established under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, which may be found at http://www.msbg.umn.edu/. These are now mandatory for all new buildings or major renovations receiving state bond funding.

The requested funds are for design and an update of the previously done Environmental

Assessment. Design work will be performed in accordance with all applicable standards for sustainability.

14) Sustainable building designs. Explain the extent to which the project will use sustainable

building designs, if applicable. The funds requested are for highway design and will incorporate all applicable standards for

sustainable highway design.

501

15) Resolution of support and priority designation. Has the governing body of the applicant passed a resolution of support (which indicates the project’s priority number if the applicant is submitting multiple requests)? X Yes No

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the construction of this project as a

2017 project in the County's 2013-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). As part of the TIP approval, the Director of Public Works was authorized to solicit funding for projects included in the TIP. This resolution was approved on May 28, 2013 and a copy will be included in the submittal.

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Resolution

Board of

Ramsey County Commissioners

Presented By: Commissioner Carter Date: May 28, 2013 No. 2013 -159

Attention: Public Works

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WHEREAS, Federal, state, and local funds have been made available to the

counties for the improvement of county roads and bridge facilities; and

WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is desirous ofestablishing a program which utilizes these funds to the best interest of its residents; Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizesthe modifications to the Public Works Cost Participation Policy contained in the 2013- 2017 TIP; and Be It Further

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners adopts the 2013- 2017 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including revisions tothe Public Works Department Cost Participation Policy; and Be It Further

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes theCounty Engineer to prepare plans and agreements for projects identified in the TIP, andto issue Requests for Proposals ( RFP) for professional services using the County' sestablished process and the Minnesota Department of Transportation' s ( MnDOT) list of

Pre- Qualified Vendors by Work Type "; and Be It Further

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes theCounty Manager to approve and execute construction contracts utilizing County StateAid, Federal and participating funding associated with the construction projects in the2013 -2017 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program or previously approvedTIP subject to County Attorney and Budgeting & Accounting approval; and Be It Further

Ramsey County Board of CommissionersYEA NAY OTHER

Toni Carter

Blake Huffman

Jim McDonough

Mary Jo McGuireVictoria Reinhardt

Janice Rettman

Rafael Ortega

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Chief Clerk — County Board

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RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes theCounty Manager to approve all professional service contracts, including supplementalagreements, amendments, and /or change orders, up to $ 100, 000, as long as funds areavailable within the budget; subject to approval by Finance and the County Attorney; and Be It Further

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes theCounty Engineer and County Attorney to acquire temporary easements, permanenteasements, and fee title by negotiation or condemnation; and Be It Further

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes theCounty Engineer to approve negotiated settlements for up to $ 15,000 over the

appraised value per parcel for temporary and permanent easements and fee title; andBe It Further

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairand Chief Clerk to execute acquisition documents for right of way acquisition; and Be ItFurther

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes theCounty Manager to approve cooperative agreements and maintenance agreements withcities, counties, the State, and other governmental agencies for their participation in

projects listed in the 2013 -2017 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program or

previously approved TIP; and Be It Further

RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes theCounty Manager to make all necessary budget adjustments including increasingestimated revenues and appropriations; and Be It Further


Toni Carter

Blake Huffman

Jim McDonough


Janice Rettman

Rafael Ortega

Rafael Ortpaa, Chair

By: Bo C. Jackelen


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RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizestemporary cash loans from the County General Fund to the Road and Bridge CIP fundfor project costs of projects listed in the 2013 -2017 Public Works Transportation

Improvement Program or previously approved TIP pending receipt of Federal, CountyState Aid Highway Construction funds and participating funds and for maintenanceproject expenditures occurring before bond proceeds are received.


Toni Carter

Blake Huffman

Jim McDonough


Janice Rettman

Rafael Ortega

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Rafael

By: Bonnie C. Jackelen

Chief Clerk — Courf

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