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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-03 J01E STBG Grant ApplicationAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2023 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing the City of Waukee to submit an application for funding from the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMAMPO) FORMAT:Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: City staff have prepared an application to request funding from the Federal STBG program through the DMAMPO for the Alice’s Road widening project between NE Horizon Drive and NE Douglas Parkway. The proposed funds are for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2027. The estimated total project cost is $20.98 million and the costs will be split between the Cities of Waukee and Clive. City staff are recommending a request for $2.5 million for FFY 2027. The Cities application last year for FFY 2026 resulted in an award of $750,000.00. The City of Waukee is acting as the primary sponsor for the funding request and the City of Clive will act as a co-sponsor. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution PREPARED BY:Beth Richardson REVIEWED BY:Rudy Koester RK J1E THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2023- AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (STBG) TO THE DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALICE’S ROAD WIDENING PROJECT FROM HORIZON DRIVE TO DOUGLAS PARKWAY AND FURTHER APPROVING THE APPLICATION WHICH OBLIGATES THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PROJECT IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a full member of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization; AND, WHEREAS, the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) provides funding to local jurisdictions for the construction of eligible projects; AND, WHEREAS, the program is administered by the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization which prioritizes and ranks all project applications. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa in session this 3rd day of January, 2023, that: 1.The Waukee City Council supports and approves the application for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funding. 2.The Waukee City Council hereby commits the City of Waukee to provide matching funds, secured through public and private investment, as required by the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program. 3.The City of Waukee hereby commits to accepting and maintaining these improvements, once completed, for a minimum of twenty (20) years following the completion. 4.The Mayor of Waukee is hereby authorized to approve and execute the application on behalf of the Waukee City Council. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman Pierce R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair