HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-06 Resolution 2023-071_Grant Application, RAISE, University Ave ExtensionTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-071
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RAISE DISCRETIONARY GRANT ]UNIVERSITY AVENUE
AREA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, 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 6`" 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.
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
Anna Bergman Pierce
X
R. Charles Bottenberg
X
Chris Crone
X
Larry R. Lyon
X
Ben Sinclair
�l
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN