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Agenda
Murray County Board of Commissioners September 23, 2025
*THE MURRAY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
You may listen to the meeting by calling 312-626-6799 (Passcode: 649546) Meeting ID:
869 5867 1178 or view the meeting live via zoom. The zoom link can be found on the
Murray County home page https://murraycountymn.com/
8:30 AM 1. Opening
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Agenda
2.1 Agenda Additions
2.2 Identify Any Conflict of Interest
3. Regular Agenda
3.1 Heidi Winter
3.1.1 Set 2026 Preliminary Levy and 2026 Budget Hearing Date (PAGE 2)
3.1.2 Ditch Bills (PAGE 14)
3.2 Randy Groves
3.2.1 County Road Safety Plan MnDOT Agreement & Resolution (PAGE 15)
Closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 3 to conduct the performance
evaluation of the County Administrator.
4. Closed Session
5. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
• October 7, 2025, Regular Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
• October 21, 2025, Regular Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
• October 28, 2025, Regular Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
• November 4, 2025, Regular Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
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MURRAY COUNTY
REQUEST TO BE ON THE BOARD AGENDA (RBA)
Requested Board Date: 9/23/2025 Item: Set 2026 Preliminary Levy and 2026
Budget Hearing Date
Originating Department: Administration Presenter: Carolyn McDonald, Heidi
Winter
Requested Agenda Placement: Regular Amount of Time Needed:
Agenda 30 Minutes
If requesting to expend funds, is the Attending Meeting:
e xpenditure budgeted? In Person
• The county must set a preliminary levy by September 30, 2025 to use in Truth in Taxation
estimated tax notices
• The county must also hold a hearing at which the budget will be discussed and the public be
allowed to speak.
• The meetings must take place between November 25 and December 29 and begin at 6:00
p.m. or later.
Board Action Requested
Commissioner ______ offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
Resolution 2025-09-25-___
A Resolution Setting the 2026 Preliminary Levy and Budget Hearing
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Murray County Board of Commissioners set the
2026 Preliminary Levy with a 8.13% increase as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2026 Budget Hearing is scheduled as part of the regular
meeting on ____________ at 6:00 p.m. in the Murray County Board of Commissioners Room at
which time the budget and levy will be discussed and the public will be allowed to speak.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner __________ and there upon being
put to a vote all members of the Board voted for its adoption.
Supporting Documents
1. 2026 Prelim Levy Worksheet-for 9-23-25
2. 2026 Prelim Budget-Summary for 9-23-25
3. 2026 Prelimin Budget-approval report for 9-23-25
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Murray County, MN
2026 Prelim Levy Worksheet
2025 A 2026 B C
County County Net Increase
Gross Levy Program Net Levy Gross Levy for Program Net Levy for (Decrease) for
from 2025 Aid for 2025 from 2025 2026 Aid for 2026 2026 2026
General Fund 6 ,252,221 (452,532) 5,799,689 6,848,611 (459,351) 6,389,260 589,571
Road & Bridge 2 ,098,185 (151,865) 1,946,320 2,116,062 (141,929) 1,974,133 27,813
Human Services 1 ,644,062 (118,996) 1,525,066 1,780,582 (119,427) 1,661,155 136,089
TOTAL LEVY 9 ,994,468 (723,393) 9,271,075 10,745,255 (720,707) 10,024,548 753,473
Column Above
B
2026 Final Levy $ 10,024,548
- 2025 Final NTC Levy $ 9,271,075 A
= Increase from prior year $ 753,473 C
 2025 Final NTC Levy $ 9,271,075 A
= Increase of 8.13%
*Assumptions: Y
R
2024 Budget Requests as presented July 10th and 18th (with changesA directed by board)
Energy Production Tax $675,000 (similar to 2021 production yNear and 2022 tax year based on curtailment estimates)
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Human Services Levy Certified
$500,000 assigned for broadband developmLentI
E
$250,000 assigned for capital iRmprovements
Projected 5% wage increPase
Projected 10% employer contribution to health insurance
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Murray County, Minnesota
2026 Preliminary Budget
Human Economic
2026 Budgeted Governmental Funds Revenue R&Br Services Development Debt Service Totals
Revenues
Taxes 7,114,660 2,088,933 1,661,155 10,864,748
Special Assessments 323,700 323,700
License and Permits 47,418 7,500 54,918
Intergovernmental 2,180,385 12,155,511 128,884 14,464,780
Charges for Services 491,950 15,000 506,950
Investment Earnings 1,002,000 16,214 1,018,214
Gifts and Contributions 0
Miscellaneous 212,620 69,000 122,644 404,264
Other Sources 0
Total Revenues 11,372,733 14,335,944 1,790,039 138,858 0 27,637,574
Expenditures
1 General Government 4,818,491 4,818,491
2 Public Safety 3,385,857 3,385,857
3 Highways and Streets 13,936,865 13,936,865
4 Sanitation 245,015 245,015
5 Human Services 20,000 1,790,039 1,810,039
6 Culture and Recreation 844,769 844,769
7 Conservation of Natural Resources 1,243,749 1,243,749
8 Economic Development 252,445 275,764 528,209
9 Intergovernmental 195,280 608,000 803,280
10 Capital Outlay 19,500 19,500
11 Long Term Debt-Principal 480,000 480,000
11 Long Term Debt-Interest 203,344 203,344
12 Debt Service Charges 500 2,500 3,000
Total Expenditures 11,025,106 15,228,709 1,790,039 275,764 2,500 28,322,118
Excess of Revenues Over (Under)
Expenditures 347,627 (892,765) 0 (136,906) (2,500) (684,544)
Other Sources (Uses)
Transfers In 530,000 79,343 609,343
Transfers Out (876,843) (876,843)
Loans Issued 0
Decrease Reserve for Inventories 0
Sale of Capital Asset 750,100 750,100
Total Other Sources (Uses) (346,843) 750,100 0 79,343 0 482,600
Planned Changes to Fund Balance 784 (142,665) 0 (57,563) (2,500) (201,944)
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 1
Budget: BUDGET FOR YEAR 2026 ORIGINAL
FUND Range From 1 Thru 55
X Include/eXclude 51, 52, 21
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 2
1 - GENERAL
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
$0.00
REVENUE
Taxes $ 7,114,660
Special Assessments 323,700
Licenses And Permits 47,418
Intergovernmental 2,180,385
Charges For Services 491,950
Investment Earnings 1,002,000
Miscellaneous 212,620
TOTAL REVENUE $ 11,372,733
EXPENDITURE
General Government
* * COMMISSIONERS $ 324,359
* * COMMUNITY RELATIONS/WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT 1,436
* * COURTS 22,100
* * AUDITOR/TREASURER 453,989
* * ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 50,000
* * DATA PROCESSING & COMPUTER NETWORKING 649,095
* * MACHINES ROOM 68,700
* * ELECTIONS 68,495
* * MOTOR POOL 35,638
* * COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 468,230
* * ATTORNEY 364,613
* * RECORDER 253,329
* * ASSESSOR 444,452
* * PLANNING AND ZONING 265,103
* * BUILDINGS AND PLANT 1,056,925
* * VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER 44,321
* * LICENSE CENTER 184,118
* * OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT 63,588
Total General Government $ 4,818,491
Public Safety
* * SHERIFF $ 2,247,231
* * BOAT & WATER SAFETY 25,782
* * JAIL SERVICES 128,385
* * DISPATCHERS 531,549
* * SHERIFF - PERMITS TO CARRY 300
* * CORONER 70,792
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 3
1 - GENERAL
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
* * PROBATION 75,000
* * EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 161,218
* * E-911 SYSTEM 125,100
* * OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY 20,500
Total Public Safety $ 3,385,857
Sanitation
* * SOLID WASTE $ 69,998
* * SAWS-OPERATIONS 1,200
* * RECYCLING 173,817
Total Sanitation $ 245,015
Human Services
* * NON-CRIMINAL MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTS $ 20,000
Total Human Services $ 20,000
Culture And Recreation
* * HISTORICAL SOCIETY $ 278,471
* * SENIOR CITIZENS - ACE 22,084
* * OTHER CULTURE & RECREATION 7,322
* * TRANSPORTATION 15,480
* * PARKS 488,773
* * MINNESOTA TRAILS 32,639
Total Culture And Recreation $ 844,769
Conservation Of Natural Resources
* * EXTENSION $ 304,465
* * SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION 205,057
* * AGRICULTURAL INSPECTION 112,166
* * RCRCA 4,320
* * ENVIRON & LAND USE ADV TASK FORCE 50
* * FLOOD CONTR0L 3,014
* * AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 45,800
* * BUFFER STRIP/RIPARIAN PROTECTION 37,000
* * AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION 173,205
* * WATER PLANNING 104,672
* * WATER QUALITY LOAN PROGRAM 250,000
* * OTHER CONSERVATION 4,000
Total Conservation Of Natural Resources $ 1,243,749
Economic Development
* * BROADBAND - BORDER TO BORDER $ 250,000
* * OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2,445
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 4
1 - GENERAL
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
Total Economic Development $ 252,445
Intergovernmental
* * COMMUNITY HEALTH $ 124,730
* * REGIONAL LIBRARY 70,550
Total Intergovernmental $ 195,280
Capital Outlay
* * BUILDINGS AND PLANT $ 19,500
Total Capital Outlay $ 19,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 11,025,106
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER $ 347,627
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER SOURCES(USES)
Transfers In $ 30,000
Transfers In From Governmental Fund 500,000
Transfers Out (876,843)
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES(USES) $ (346,843)
PLANNED CHANGES TO FUND BALANCE $ 784
784
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 5
10 - ROAD AND BRIDGE
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
$0.00
REVENUE
Taxes $ 2,088,933
Licenses And Permits 7,500
Intergovernmental 12,155,511
Charges For Services 15,000
Miscellaneous 69,000
TOTAL REVENUE $ 14,335,944
EXPENDITURE
Highway And Streets
* * HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION $ 522,819
* * HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE 2,501,865
* * HIGHWAY ENGINEERING 337,755
* * HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 9,649,522
* * HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE-SHOP & BLDG 924,904
Total Highway And Streets $ 13,936,865
Intergovernmental
* * HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION $ 608,000
Total Intergovernmental $ 608,000
Principal
* * HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION $ 480,000
Total Principal $ 480,000
Interest
* * HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION $ 203,344
Total Interest $ 203,344
Administrative Charges
* * HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION $ 500
Total Administrative Charges $ 500
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 15,228,709
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER $ (892,765)
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER SOURCES(USES)
Sale of Capital Assets $ 750,100
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 6
10 - ROAD AND BRIDGE
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES(USES) $ 750,100
PLANNED CHANGES TO FUND BALANCE $ (142,665)
(142,665)
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 7
17 - HUMAN SERVICES
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
$0.00
REVENUE
Taxes $ 1,661,155
Intergovernmental 128,884
TOTAL REVENUE $ 1,790,039
EXPENDITURE
Intergovernmental
* * HUMAN SERVICES $ 1,790,039
Total Intergovernmental $ 1,790,039
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 1,790,039
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER $
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
PLANNED CHANGES TO FUND BALANCE $
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 8
18 - EDA
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
$0.00
REVENUE
Investment Earnings $ 16,214
Miscellaneous 122,644
TOTAL REVENUE $ 138,858
EXPENDITURE
Economic Development
* * EDA - LOANS $ 150,171
* * EDA - OPERATIONS 75,593
* * EDA - MIF EXCEPTION PROJECTS 50,000
Total Economic Development $ 275,764
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 275,764
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER $ (136,906)
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER SOURCES(USES)
Transfers In $ 79,343
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES(USES) $ 79,343
PLANNED CHANGES TO FUND BALANCE $ (57,563)
(57,563)
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BUDGETARY APPROVAL REPORT Page 9
28 - DEBT SERVICE
BUDGETED
AMOUNTS
$0.00
EXPENDITURE
Administrative Charges
* * GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS $ 2,500
Total Administrative Charges $ 2,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 2,500
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER $ (2,500)
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
PLANNED CHANGES TO FUND BALANCE $ (2,500)
(2,500)
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MURRAY COUNTY
REQUEST TO BE ON THE BOARD AGENDA (RBA)
Requested Board Date: 9/23/2025 Item: Ditch Bills
Originating Department: Presenter: Heidi Winter
Auditor/Treasurer
Requested Agenda Placement: Regular Amount of Time Needed:
Agenda 5 minutes
If requesting to expend funds, is the Attending Meeting:
e xpenditure budgeted? In Person
Review of ditch bills and authorization for payment.
Board Action Requested
It was moved by____ seconded by____ and passed to approve the report of bills for payment of the Murray County
Drainage Authority as follows:
C opy of invoice and petition will be available at the meeting
Supporting Documents
None
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MURRAY COUNTY
REQUEST TO BE ON THE BOARD AGENDA (RBA)
Requested Board Date: 9/23/2025 Item: County Road Safety Plan MnDOT
Agreement & Resolution
Originating Department: Highway Presenter: Randy Groves
Requested Agenda Placement: Regular A mount of Time Needed:
Agenda
If requesting to expend funds, is the Attending Meeting:
e xpenditure budgeted? In Person
This agreement will allow MnDOT to act as agent to receive federal funds to complete a
County Road Safety Plan.
Board Action Requested
It was moved by and seconded by to adopt Resolution
# for Agency Agreement between the Department of Transportation and
Murray County for Federal Participation in the County Road Safety Plan.
Supporting Documents
1. RESOLUTION FOR AGENCY AGREEMENT
2. 051-070-006.Murray.CRSPAgree_ToLPA
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RESOLUTION FOR AGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND MURRAY COUNTY
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY ROAD SAFETY PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be
appointed as Agent of Murray County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for
eligible transportation related projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairman and the County Administrator are hereby authorized and directed for
and on behalf of the Murray County to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of
Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained
in “Minnesota Department of Transportation MnDOT Contract Number 1059839“, a copy of which said
agreement was before the County Board and which is made a part hereof by reference.
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF MURRAY
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution presented to
and adopted by Murray County at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2025, as
shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession.
__________________________
Carolyn McDonald
County Administrator
Notary Public
My Commission Expires
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION FOR AGENCY AGREEMENT 1
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MnDOT Contract No. 1059839
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
MURRAY COUNTY
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY ROAD SAFETY PLAN
State Project Number: 051-070-006 (Prime SP) 088-070-080
FAIN: HSIP 8823(181)
This agreement is entered into by and between Murray County (“Local Government”) and the State of Minnesota acting
through its Commissioner of Transportation (“MnDOT”).
RECITALS
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.36, the Local Government desires MnDOT to act as the Local
Government's agent in accepting federal funds on the Local Government's behalf for the construction,
improvement, or enhancement of transportation financed either in whole or in part by federal funds; and
2. MnDOT and the Local Government are proposing a federal aid project to develop a new County Road Safety Plan,
hereinafter referred to as “Engineering Study;” and
3. The Engineering Study is eligible for the expenditure of federal aid funds, and is identified in MnDOT records as State
Project 051-070-006, and in Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”) records as Minnesota Project HSIP 8823(181);
and
4. The Local Government has expressed its willingness to pay the State its share of the costs of the local match for the
federal aid project. The Local Government will be responsible for the 20 percent local match; and
5. The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this project is 20.205; and
6. These funds are not for research and development; and
7. MnDOT requires that the terms and conditions of this agency be set forth in an agreement.
AGREEMENT TERMS
1. Term of Agreement
1.1. Effective Date. This agreement will be effective upon execution by the Local Government and by
appropriate State officials, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, and will remain in effect for five
(5)years from the effective date or until all obligations set forth in this agreement have been satisfactorily
fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
2. Local Government’s Duties
2.1. Designation. The Local Government designates MnDOT to act as its agent in accepting federal funds on its
behalf made available for the Engineering Study.
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2.2. Eligibility/Costs. The estimated cost of the Engineering Study is $113,628.71.
2.2.1. It is anticipated that 80% (up to $90,902.97) of the cost of the Engineering Study is to be paid from
federal funds made available by the FHWA, and that the remaining 20% ($22,725.74) shall be paid by
the Local Government. The Local Government will pay any part of the cost or expense of the work that
the FHWA does not pay.
2.2.2. Any costs incurred prior to the federal authorization date will not be eligible for federal participation.
2.2.3. The Local Government shall advance to the Commissioner of Transportation the Local Government's
total estimated cost share, upon receipt by the Local Government of a written request from the State
for the advancement of funds.
2.3. Payment.
2.3.1. Upon completion and acceptance of the Engineering Study work and upon computation of the final
amount due the State's consultant, the State shall prepare a Final SCHEDULE and submit a copy to the
Local Government.
2.3.2. The Final SCHEDULE will be based on final total cost of the contract between the Engineering Study
consultant and MnDOT and will include all Local Government cost participation.
2.3.3. If the final cost of the Local Government participation covered under this Agreement exceeds the
amount of funds advanced by the Local Government, the Local Government shall, upon receipt of a
request from the State, promptly pay the difference to the State without interest.
2.3.4. If the final cost of the Local Government participation covered under this Agreement is less than the
amount of funds advanced by the Local Government, the State shall promptly return the balance to the
Local Government without interest.
2.4. Staffing. The Local Government will designate a publicly employed registered engineer, (“Project Engineer"), to
be in responsible charge of the Engineering Study for the work done by the consultant related to the specific
county and to supervise and direct the work performed by the consultant related to the specific county.
Expenditures for general administration, supervision, maintenance and other overhead or incidental expenses of
the Local Government are not eligible for federal participation, nor can they be used to cover the Local
Government’s local share of the project. The Local Government will furnish the personnel, services, supplies, and
equipment necessary to properly supervise, inspect, and document the work for the Project. If Local Government
elects to use a private consultant for engineering services, the Local Government will provide a qualified, full-
time public employee of the Local Government to be in responsible charge of the Project. The services of the
Local Government to be performed pursuant to this Agreement may not be assigned, sublet, or transferred unless
the Local Government is notified in writing by MnDOT that such action is permitted under 23 CFR 1.33 and 23
CFR 635.105 and state law. This written consent will in no way relieve the Local Government from its primary
responsibility for performance of the work.
2.5. Limitations.
2.5.1. The Local Government will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and
regulations.
3. MnDOT’s Duties.
3.1. Acceptance. MnDOT accepts designation as Agent of the Local Government for the receipt and
disbursement of federal funds and will act in accordance herewith.
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3.2. Project Activities.
3.2.1. MnDOT will make the necessary requests to the FHWA for authorization to use federal funds for the
Project, and for reimbursement of eligible costs pursuant to the terms of this agreement.
3.2.2. MnDOT will let and hold the contract to provide the Engineering Study services for the project.
MnDOT will comply with all state and federal regulations related to the hiring of a consultant to
perform the County Road Safety Plan update.
3.2.3. MnDOT will make all payments to the consultant with the federal funds and funds prepaid by the
counties involved in the project.
4. Audits.
4.1. Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, any contract or pass through of public funds are subject to examination
by State, State Auditor, or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the expiration
or termination of this Contract.
4.2. Duly authorized representatives of FHWA have the right to audit work under this Agreement.
5. Authorized Representatives
5.1. MnDOT's Authorized Representative is:
Name: Girma Feyissa , or his successor.
Title: Local Roads Traffic Safety Engineer
Phone: 651-366-3818
Email: Girma.Feyissa@state.mn.us
5.2. The Local Government’s Authorized Representative is:
Name: Randy Groves , or his successor.
Title: County Engineer
Phone: 507-836-6327
Email: rgroves@co.murray.mn.us
If the Local Government’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this agreement, the Local
Government will immediately notify MnDOT.
6. Assignment Amendments, Waiver, and Agreement Complete
6.1. Assignment. Neither party will assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this agreement without
prior written approval of the other party.
6.2. Amendments. Any amendments/supplements to this Agreement must be in writing and be executed by the
same parties who executed the original agreement, or their successors in office.
6.3. Waiver. If MnDOT fails to enforce any provision of this agreement, that failure does not waive the provision
or MnDOT’s right to subsequently enforce it.
6.4. Agreement Complete. This agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between MnDOT and the
Local Government. No other understanding regarding this agreement, whether written or oral, may be used
to bind either party.
6.5. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof is found to be invalid or
unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of the Agreement, including all material provisions and the
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application of such provisions, will not be affected and will be enforceable to the greatest extent permitted
by the law.
6.6. Electronic Records and Signatures. The parties agree to contract by electronic means. This includes using
electronic signatures and converting original documents to electronic records.
6.7. Certification. By signing this Agreement, the Local Government certifies that it is not suspended or
debarred from receiving federal or state awards.
7. Liability and Claims
7.1. Tort Liability. Each party is responsible for its own acts and omissions and the results thereof to the extent
authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts and omissions of any others and the results
thereof. The Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 3.736, governs MnDOT liability.
7.2. Claims. The Local Government acknowledges that MnDOT is acting as the Local Government’s agent for
acceptance and disbursement of federal funds, and not as a principal or co-principal with respect to the
Project. The Local Government will pay any and all lawful claims arising out of or incidental to the Project
including, without limitation, claims related to contractor selection (including the solicitation, evaluation,
and acceptance or rejection of bids or proposals), acts or omissions in performing the Project work, and any
ultra vires acts. To the extent permitted by law, the Local Government will indemnify, defend (to the extent
permitted by the Minnesota Attorney General), and hold MnDOT harmless from any claims or costs arising
out of or incidental to the Project, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by MnDOT. The Local
Government’s indemnification obligation extends to any actions related to the certification of DBE
participation, even if such actions are recommended by MnDOT.
8. Government Data Practices. The Local Government and MnDOT must comply with the Minnesota Government
Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by MnDOT under this agreement, and as it
applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Local
Government under this agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. §13.08 apply to the release of the data
referred to in this clause by either the Local Government or MnDOT.
9. Workers Compensation. The Local Government certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat. §176.181, Subd.
2, pertaining to workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The Local Government’s employees and agents will
not be considered MnDOT employees. Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
Act on behalf of these employees and any claims made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission
on the part of these employees are in no way MnDOT’s obligation or responsibility.
10. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue. Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs
this agreement. Venue for all legal proceedings out of this agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate
state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
11. Termination; Suspension
11.1. Termination. MnDOT, Commissioner of Administration, or Attorney General may unilaterally terminate this
agreement with or without cause, upon 30 days written notice to the Local Government. Upon termination,
the Local Government will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily
performed.
11.2. Termination for Cause. MnDOT may immediately terminate this agreement if MnDOT finds that there has
been a failure to comply with the provisions of this agreement, that reasonable progress has not been made,
that fraudulent or wasteful activity has occurred, that the Local Government has been convicted of a
criminal offense relating to a state agreement, or that the purposes for which the funds were granted have
not been or will not be fulfilled. MnDOT may take action to protect the interests of MnDOT of Minnesota,
including the refusal to disburse additional funds and requiring the return of all or part of the funds already
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disbursed.
11.3. Termination for Insufficient Funding. MnDOT may immediately terminate this agreement if:
11.3.1. MnDOT does not obtain funding from FHWA; or
11.3.2. Funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services covered
here. Termination must be by written or fax notice to the Local Government. MnDOT is not
obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date of termination.
However, the Local Government will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for
services satisfactorily performed to the extent that funds are available. MnDOT will not be assessed
any penalty if the agreement is terminated because of the decision of FHWA, or other funding
source, not to appropriate funds. MnDOT will provide the Local Government notice of the lack of
funding within a reasonable time of MnDOT’s receiving that notice.
11.4. Suspension. MnDOT may immediately suspend this agreement in the event of a total or partial government
shutdown due to the failure to have an approved budget by the legal deadline. Work performed by the
Local Government during a period of suspension will be deemed unauthorized and undertaken at risk of
non-payment.
12. Data Disclosure. Under Minn. Stat. § 270C.65, Subd. 3, and other applicable law, the Local Government consents
to disclosure of its social security number, federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax
identification number, already provided to MnDOT, to federal and state tax agencies and state personnel involved
in the payment of state obligations. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and
state tax laws which could result in action requiring the Local Government to file state tax returns and pay
delinquent state tax liabilities, if any.
13. Discrimination Prohibited by Minnesota Statutes §181.59. The Local Government will comply with the provisions
of Minnesota Statutes §181.59 which requires that every contract for or on behalf of the State of Minnesota, or
any county, city, town, township, school, school district or any other district in the state, for materials, supplies or
construction will contain provisions by which Contractor agrees: 1) That, in the hiring of common or skilled labor
for the performance of any work under any contract, or any subcontract, no Contractor, material supplier or
vendor, will, by reason of race, creed or color, discriminate against the person or persons who are citizens of the
United States or resident aliens who are qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment
relates; 2) That no Contractor, material supplier, or vendor, will, in any manner, discriminate against, or
intimidate, or prevent the employment of any person or persons identified in clause 1 of this section, or on being
hired, prevent or conspire to prevent, the person or persons from the performance of work under any contract on
account of race, creed or color; 3) That a violation of this section is a misdemeanor; and 4) That this contract may
be canceled or terminated by the state of Minnesota, or any county, city, town, township, school, school district or
any other person authorized to contracts for employment, and all money due, or to become due under the
contract, may be forfeited for a second or any subsequent violation of the terms or conditions of this Agreement.
13.1.1. It is the policy of the FHWA and the State of Minnesota that no person in the United States will, on
the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance (42 U.S.C. 2000d). Through expansion of the mandate for nondiscrimination in
Title VI and through parallel legislation, the proscribed bases of discrimination include race, color,
sex, national origin, age, and disability. In addition, the Title VI program has been extended to cover
all programs, activities and services of an entity receiving Federal financial assistance, whether such
programs and activities are Federally assisted or not. Even in the absence of prior discriminatory
practice or usage, a recipient in administering a program or activity to which this part applies, is
expected to take affirmative action to assure that no person is excluded from participation in, or is
denied the benefits of, the program or activity on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex,
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age, or disability. It is the responsibility of the Local Government to carry out the above
requirements.
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Murray County
Murray County certifies that the appropriate person(s)
have executed the contract on behalf of the Local DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Government as required by applicable articles, bylaws,
resolutions or ordinances
By: By:
Title: County Board Chairman Title: State Aid Engineer
Date: September 23, 2025 Date:
By:
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
Title: County Administrator
By:
Date: September 23, 2025
Date:
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