HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-05 I01J University Ave Extension_RAISE Grant ApplAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of support for a Rebuilding America’s
Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Application
[University Avenue Extension Project]
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 has made
available $1.5 Billion for FY 2024 National Infrastructure Investments, otherwise known as RAISE
grants. 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. The project development including
initial work required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic
Preservation Act has been done. The total project construction cost is estimated to be $58 million, with
the RAISE grant application amount of $25 million, and including $33 million budgeted local funds.
The final design of the University Avenue Area Transportation Improvements project is underway for
construction in 2026/2027 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, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
PREPARED BY: Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
I1J
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-
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 United States 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 has made available $1.5 Billion for
FY 2024 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 $58 million, with the RAISE
grant application amount of $25 million, and including $33 million budgeted local funds.
WHEREAS, final design of the University Avenue Area Transportation Improvements project is
underway for construction in 2026/2027 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 5th day of February, 2024, that the 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
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair