15-03 - 01-06 - Master Partnership Contract Resolution 15-03 January 6, 2015
Member Schmidgall introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MASTER PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT
WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) wishes to
cooperate closely with local units of government to coordinate the delivery of transportation
services and maximize the efficient delivery of such services at all levels of government;
and
WHEREAS, Mn/DOT and local governments are authorized by Minnesota Statutes
sections 471.59, 174.02, and 161.20, to undertake collaborative efforts for the design,
construction, maintenance and operation of state and local roads; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to able to respond quickly and efficiently to such
opportunities for collaboration, and have determined that having the ability to write "work
orders" against a master contract would provide the greatest speed and flexibility in
responding to identified needs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the City of Golden Valley enter into a Master Partnership Contract with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, a copy of which was before the Council.
2. That the following City officer is authorized to execute such contract, and any
amendments thereto:
Golden Valley City Manager
That the City Manager is authorized to negotiate work order contracts pursuant to the
Master Contract, which work order contracts may provide for payment to or from Mn/DOT,
and that the City Manager may execute such work order contracts in accordance with
Exhibit A on behalf of the City without further approval by this Council.
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She rd M. Harris, M yor
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Harris, Clausen,
Fonnest, Snope and Schmidgall and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.