HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-06 J01J RAISE Grant Appl_University Ave ExtensionAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving and authorizing the
application for a U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE Discretionary
Grant [University Avenue Area Transportation Improvements]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has
formally announced the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)
Transportation Discretionary Grants program. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 made available a combined $2.3 Billion for National
Infrastructure Investments, otherwise known as RAISE grants. The City is preparing to submit a grant
application to the US Department of Transportation for the FY23 RAISE Grant program. This
important project will close a gap in University Avenue—the only gap across the entire Des Moines
Metro area—and eliminate an obstacle for residents and visitors traveling across Waukee. The total
project construction cost is estimated to be $40 million, with the RAISE grant application amount of
$25 million, and including $15 million budgeted local funds. Final design of the University Avenue
Area Transportation Improvements project is underway for construction in 2025/2026 if the grant is
awarded.
The resolution supporting the RAISE application is also authorizing the Public Works Director/City
Engineer to submit the application through the Grants.gov website by the application deadline of
February 28, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
PREPARED BY: Rudy Koester
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RAISE DISCRETIONARY GRANT [UNIVERSITY AVENUE AREA
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa, is a duly organized municipality within Dallas County;
AND,
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has formally announced the
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Transportation
Discretionary Grants program; AND,
WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 2023 made available a combined $2.3 Billion for National Infrastructure Investments,
otherwise known as RAISE grants; AND,
WHEREAS, the University Avenue Area Transportation Improvements Project is a surface
transportation project that satisfies many of the selection criteria identified in the grant,
including: located in an urban area, safety benefits, environmental sustainability, quality of life,
mobility and community connectivity, economic competitiveness and opportunity, state of good
repair, partnership and collaboration, innovation, and demonstrated project readiness; AND,
WHEREAS, project development including initial work required to comply with the National
Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act has been done; AND,
WHEREAS, the total project construction cost is estimated to be $40 million, with the RAISE
grant application amount of $25 million, and including $15 million budgeted local funds.
WHEREAS, final design of the University Avenue Area Transportation Improvements project is
underway for construction in 2025/2026 if the grant is awarded; AND,
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director/City Engineer recommends that the City Council
authorize the University Avenue Area Transportation Improvements Project for the Department
of Transportation National Infrastructure Investments, also known as RAISE Transportation
Discretionary Grants.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, in
session this 6th day of February, 2023, that the Public Works Director/City Engineer or his
designee is authorized to submit the above described grant application in the amount of $25
million on behalf of the City of Waukee to the United States Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, that the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute said application and
required certifications for and on behalf of the City of Waukee, Iowa.
____________________________
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