Resolution to Authorize an Addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement with Dane County for the Great Sauk State Trail-Walking Iron Trail bridge over the Wisconsin River and to Authorize a Request for Proposal for Development of the Trail bridge.

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Significant
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Other (see budget status)

Purpose

Authorize an Addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement with Dane County for the Great Sauk State Trail-Walking Iron Trail bridge over the Wisconsin River and to Authorize a Request for Proposal for Development of the Trail bridge.

Background

BACKGROUND: On April 30, 2019, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 43-2019, which authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Dane County to pursue the steps necessary for the development of a bridge over the Wisconsin River to connect the Great Sauk State Trail to the Walking Iron Trail.  Initial phases of development included the feasibility study completed by MSA Professional Services, Inc.  In July 2021, the agreement was extended to include geotechnical services completed by Braun Intertec. 

 

To move forward with the next step in the development process, the master agreement must be amended to include the design, engineering, and administration services for the proposed bridge.  Dane County and Sauk County wish to continue sharing costs for these additional services for a total projected cost of $1,400,000.  Dane County and Sauk County would contribute $700,000 equally towards the project.

Resolution Files: 
PDF icon Resolution GSST Bridge Contract Amendment
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note: The 2023 LRE Budget includes $2,000,000 of ARPA Funds for further development of the Great Sauk State Trail Wisconsin River Bridge and planning/construction of the Great Sauk State Trail corridor. 

 

MIS Note: No information systems impact.

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, to authorize an addendum (Exhibit A) to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Dane County for the Great Sauk State Trail – Walking Iron Trail bridge over the Wisconsin River for the further development of funding services, construction documents, regulatory permits, and Bid/Construction/Grant Administration.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors that the Land Resources and Environment Department be authorized to issue a Request for Proposal for the development of funding services, construction documents, regulatory permits, and Bid/Construction/Grant Administration for the Wisconsin River Bridge.

 

Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Resources and Environment Committee, this 20th day of September 2022.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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