21-063/08-17 Accept Funds for Douglas Drive/TH 55 Pedestrian Underpass RoundaboutRESOLUTION NO. 21-63
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR THE DOUGLAS
DRIVE/TRUNK HIGHWAY 55 PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS AND
ROUNDABOUT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations
of real or personal property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms
prescribed by the grantor or donor, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, League of Minnesota Cities, and State Legislators
prioritized Douglas Drive/Trunk Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass and Roundabout Project
to improve safety and operation at the Douglas Drive and Trunk Highway 55 intersection,
and,
WHEREAS, the project was successfully approved for state funding through the
Senate Capital Investment Committee, and,
WHEREAS, $6,500,000 has been legislatively earmarked for the project, and,
WHEREAS, the Resolution states that a gift of real or personal property must be
accepted by the City Council by resolution and be approved by a two-thirds majority of the
Council, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council accepts the following
grant from Minnesota Management and Budget for $6,500,000.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17t" day of August 2021
ATTEST:
DocuSigned by:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
DocuSigned by:
Kim er y anberg, Mayor Pro Tempore