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Presented by
Council File # 09-1333
Green Sheet # 3089777
RESOLUTION
NT PAUL, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL ARRA FUNDING FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THE WABASHA STREET GREEN STAIRS
WHEREAS, the City has been working with the West Side Community to replace the South Wabasha Street Stair
tower and bridge (The Green Stairs) that was removed in May of 2008 after a main column was damaged beyond
repair by a large piece of limestone; and
WHEREAS, the original Green Stairs were constructed in the early 1890's as a wooden structure and was replaced
in 1916 by the steel structure that stood at this site until it was removed in May of 2008; and
WHEREAS, The Green Stairs have been a Saint Pau] Icon for more than 100 yeazs enjoyed by many in the
community and recognized by all long time Saint Paul residents; and
WHEREAS, a project to replace the stairway was funded through the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND
REINVESTMENT ACT of 2009 (ARRA) which funding is now revoked as there has been an opinion rendered in
the Washington Office of FHWA that the tower needs to be construcYed with an elevator to meet ADA standards;
and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul fully supports ADA design standards and believes we have fully addressed all ADA
requirements directly or, as allowed, provided reasonable accommodation; to whit, those with mobiliry disabilities
will have access to an observation deck on the tower that was not available on the old stairs and a fully ADA
compliant signed and marked wheel chair route from the bottom of the tower Yo the top of the blufF, a[�d
WHEREAS, The Mayor's Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities, the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and the Minnesota Office of the FHWA support the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul requests that the Saint Paul Congessional
Delegation contact Victor Mendez's office, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, to convey
support for this project, without an elevator,
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32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul directs the Mayor and Public Works to provide any and
33 all information needed to the delegation to assist them in their efforts to allow this Saint Paul icon to be funded and
34 constructed.
Bostrom
Carter
Harris
Stark
Thune
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Approved by the Office of Financial Services
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Approved by City Attomey
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Adopted by Council: Date ������/ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
Adoption Certified by Coi�l Secretary By:
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Document Contact:
ConWCt Phone:
Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature)
Action Requested:
Supporting Federal ARRA funding for replacement of the Wabasha Stree[ Cneen Stairs.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has lhis person/frm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does lhis person/firm possess a skill noi normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Expiain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
AdvanWges If Approved:
Disadvantages If Approved: �
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
Total Amount of
Trensaction: CostlRevenue Budgeted:
Funding Source: Activity Number:
Financial lnformation:
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