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File # .1/ �� Green Sheett+ 3067436 RESOLUTION CITI�QF SAINT PAUL, M Presented by 1 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2 THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY ADDENDUM TO 3 THE MUNICIPAL CONSENT PLAN 4 FOR THE CENTRAL CORRIDOR LRT PROJECT 5 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 �� WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has prepared an addendum to the Preliminary Desi2n Plans for the Central Corridor LRT Project dated February 20, 2009, consistem with Minnesota Statutes, Section 4733994, which includes physical desia components of the preliminary desien plans for Fourth Street from east of Jackson Street to the proposed Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) and tlie OMF itself locaYed on the cusent Diamond Products site east of Broadway Street; and WHEREAS, in the event the City disapproves the Preliminary Design Plans, the City must describe specific amendments to the Plans that, if adopted, would cause the City to withdraw its disapproval; and WHEREAB, CiTy sta.ff has reviewed the Addendum to the Preliminary Design Plans dated February 20, 2009; and WFIERGAS, the CenU'al Corridor Project Office and CiTy of Saint Paul have negotiated a"Memorandum of Understandina' responding Yo issues raised by the City Council in ResoluYion 08-73 t on July 9, 2008 approving the Preliminary Design Plans and to issues raised by tlie City Council in Resolution 08-878 on August 2Q 2008 approving the Supplemental Draft Environmenta( Impacf STatament (SDBIS); and WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Central Corridor LRT Project have disclosed impacts of the project, and has specified mitigation measures to be considered end implemented, and The Final Environmental Impact Sfatement addresses alI impacts idenTified during the BSS process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 4733994 does hereby approve the Addendum to the Preliminary Design Plans for the Central Comdor LRT Project submitted by the Metropolitan Council on February 2Q 2009; and SE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED that tUe City of Saint Paal tequests the Central Conidor LRT project pursue innovative and creative ways of minimizing the impacts on businesses throughout the Corridor so as to he[p ensure that businesses along the Corridor continue to survive during and after construction. � I�O � � 35 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paui has warked, and will continue to, work with the 36 Metropolitan Council and all of the Central Corridor Pzoject Partners to ensure that the project is constructed in a 37 way that best meets the needs and addresses the concems of all Saint Paul residents and businesses. Bostrom Carter Harris Yeas Requested by by the Adopted by Council: Date j'�/ //, Adoption Cert by Counc 1 Secretary BY� // //fOi.✓l:/Ji%vS�/✓ Approv by ��y . te �?��J�� I —�(- � B � Services By: Approved Cit A By: . ' , Wr,vtn'i►— �3^Y-�� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY� � � � 3�y�9 Council File # (�—�� / Green Sheet� 3067436 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 i "7 18 19 20 ar 2z 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 by RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MI RESOLUTION TO ADOPT . TIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACII.TTY ADDENDUM TO TIIE MUNICIPAL CONSENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL CORRIDOR LRT PROJECT WFIEREAS, the Metro litan Council has prepared an addendum to the Preliminary Design Plans for the Central Corridor LRT Project dat February 20, 2009, consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Secrion 473 3994, which includes physical design co onents of the preliminary design plans for Fourth Street from east of Jackson Street to the proposed Operafions and ' tenance Facility (OMF) and the OMF itself located on the current Diamond Products site east of Broadway eet; and WFIEREAS, in the event the CiTy amendments to the Plans that, if a WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the oves the Preliminary Design Plans, the City must describe specific would cause the City to withdraw its disapproval; and to the Preliminary Design Plans dated February 20, 2009; and WFIEREAS, the Central Comdor Project Office d City of Saint Paul have negotiated a'1�Iemorandum of . Understanding" responding to issues raised by the ity Council in Resolurion 08-731 on 7uly 9, 2008 approving the Preliminary Design Plans and to issues raised by the ity Council in Resolution 08-878 on August 20, 2008 approving the Supplemental DraB Environmental Imp t Statement (SDEIS); and WI�REAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement an Supplementa] Drrft Environnzental Impact Statement for the Central Corridor LRT Project have disclosed impacts f the project, and has specified mitigation measures to be considered and implemented, and the Final Environmental pact Statement addresses all impacts identified during the EIS process. NOW, 'I'HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint Pa pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 4733994 does hereby approve the Addendum to the Preliminary De ' Plans for the Central Corridor LRT Project submitted by the Metropolitau Council on February 20, 2009; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul requests the innovative and creative ways of minimizing the impacts on businesses that businesses along the Corridor contnzue to survive during and after Corridor LRT project pursue mt the Corridor so as to help ensure � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � U9- �-9/ i DepartmenU�celCounciL � Datelnitiated: � Green Sheet NO: 3067436 i pW _ Public Works � 03MAR-09 - ��, i i Contact Pewon $ Phone '', Department Sent To Person Initial/Date John Maczko , � 0 P�b�;c works - � 266-6137 �I � 1 PublicWorks - DeoartmentDirector � Assi n � Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): '�, Number 3 NI vor's 06ce Mavor/Assistant � � ' 11-MAR-09 � For . �. , . ' Routing 'i, 4 Council �I RESOLUTION Order I� 5;CitvClerk CiNClerk ' � I I, Doa TYPeo I ,. E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Contact: Al lovejoy ConWct Phone: 266-6226 Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) ActiOn Reauested: Adopting the operarions and maintenance faciliry addendum to the Municipal Consent Plan for the Central Corridor LRT Project. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department� Yes No 2. Has this person/frm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain alI yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): Met Council has developed an Addendum to the Municipal Consent Plan for the Central Corridor LRT project. City review of the Addendum needs a resolution from the Ciry Council to proceed wi[h project. The Addendum deals whhe track layout on 4th St east of Jackson St to Broadway St as well as reuse of portions of the current Diamond Products site for an Operations & Maintenance Facility. Advantages If Approved: The Central Corridor LRT project may proceed to Final Design and Construction on schedule. DisadvanWges If Approved: none Disadvantages If Not Approved: The Centcal Corridor LRT project will be delayed. If the project is delayed more than a few weeks, the project timeline will slip sufficiently so as to lose an entire construction season and perhaps slip in the federal priority list for project funding. Total Amount of Trensaction: Funding Source: Fi nancial Information: (Expla�n) CosURevenue Budgeted: Activity Number. March 5, 2009 11:58 AM Page 1 . � � �4 / Central Corridor Light Rail Transit � Agenda • Budget • Schedule • Project Updates — Streetscape — Parking — Traction Power Substations — Routes to Operation and Maintenance Facilities — 4th Street advanced utility relocation — Cedar Street mitigation `� • { V �- �� Baseline Cost Estimate Pricing Update Item Ready Mix Concrete Rail Underground Piping Asphalt Aggregate Rebar Change in Cost of Materials (2011$ in millions) sioa - vos % Chanae +9% 0% -1 % -7% -8% -18% $( • Baseline Cost Estimate Scope Refinements Item West Bank Configuration Operation and Maintenance Facility at Diamond Products Assorted Total Scope Refinements (2011$) a 9/08 - 7109 % Change (in millions) $(6.5) $(3.0) $(9.7j $(19.2) �3-��;� � ,, Baseline Cost Estimate � Reevaluate Contingency PE Cost impact +$13.8 million PE Advanced PE Sept.2008 Jan.2009 Estimate Estimate (in millions) (in millions) • Project Budget � � Project Contingency Percent of Program Costs` ' Percentage calculated on unexpended funds $ 914.9 $ 913.9 $ 130.9 $ 144.7 17.4 % 20 % s Baseline Cost Estimate Summary (Midyear 2011$ Millions) Sept. 2008 PE Cost Estimate Deductions Additions Revised Total Contingency Increased to 20% Revised Grand Total $914.9 $(21.7) $6.9 $900.1 $13.8 $913.9 • �-��r Project Schedule Update Meet wifh FTA Feb. 3, 2009 FEIS admin draft to FTA Feb. 9, 2009 FTA comments to CCPO Mar. 1 t, 2009 Publish FEIS Apr. 20, 2009 FEIS review period May 20, 2009 FTA issues Record of Deasion (ROD) June 3, 2009 CCPO submits Letter of No Prejudice for advanced utilities June 4, 2009 Advertise advanced utility contract June 4, 2009 Request entry into Final Design June 23, 2009 Notice to Proceed for advanced utility Aug. 24, 2009 FTA approves entry into Final Design Sept. 27, 2009 Submi[ Full Funding Grant Agreement application to FTA Sept 22, 2009 Receive Full Funding Grant Agreement from FfA Summer 2010 Begin heavy construction Late Summer 2010 Begin revenue service 2014 Estimated Heavy Construction Schedule 2010 2011 2�12 2013 2014 � • • � ��/ n U � Streetscape Planning Segments ! West Bank TransiUPed Mall _ . East Bank/Prospect Park � UniversityAvenue—St.Paul _ Capitol Area � Downtown St. Paul owmowo — °°^�_� �� nvesnuen Mniaawr,s � �esuuo� fgr �� wen�ea�i . ' wwnwsuao� sv - "'A Sbtlen �P° p� � y y �N :q��C �vt�L ta K Eveno�wtln5bum . � wu� �i r�i � c.m icw�aarsuow 0 05 � ts 3 MIk9 � • b�t-�R� � Streetscape Plans , • Baseline plan included in ; � � project budget � — Replacement of existing : elements along University . Avenue — Safety elements for LRT operation • Master streetscape plan _ ._ — Includes upgrades to baseline elements, betterments — Outside of project budget �� '� �rl � � � � �i4 ( • � Streetscape Design Stakeholder Desired Elements • Enhancements to existing � conditions along University " Avenue • Upgrades to baseline elements, betterments ,s n �� `Y`S� ��i. 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Y, _ elements to be included in � construction bid specifications � �� 24 � � 1 �`i/ • Parking Update sePt2oos � • Formed Parking Solutions Team • Complete University Avenue Parking Report • Present to community groups and BAC and CAC • Hold parking workshops with 11 identified critical areas 25 • Traction Power Substations (TPSS) • Convert electricity to power the train • Placement criteria — Within 500' of track — Maintenance access — Regular spacing about 1 mile apart zs • r�r �,q� Signal Bungalows • House communications equipment • Place near special trackwork 2� ❑ � • Q �-�4 � • TPSS and Signal Bungalow Public Input • Met with six District Councils to review proposed locations • Relocated based on feedback — Raymond TPSS — Wacouta signal bungalow • Working on specific location of Hamline and Dale St. substations to minimize impacts 29 • . 5t� St. — � ,: .�,�.° , r� � ' �. E d--� '`� y 4« St. " � � I � ��ui�i� � Kellogg -„�t''...',�i. 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