HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-16 I01D_02 Regional Trail Connections_Grant Appl_Federal Rec Trails ProgramAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing an application for
the Federal Recreation Trail Program Grant [Waukee Regional Trail
Connection and Safety Improvements Project]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: City staff have prepared an application to request
funding from the Federal Recreation Trail Program for the Waukee Regional Trail Connection
and Safety Improvements Project. This project includes a pedestrian underpass under Hickman
Rd (US 6) at its intersection of NW 10th Street.
The proposed funds are for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026. The estimated total project cost is
$7.17 million. City staff are recommending a request for $300k.
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. Resolution
PREPARED BY:Lisa Bauman
REVIEWED BY:Rudy Koester RK
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING FROM THE IOWA FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) FOR THE FUNDING OF
DEVELOPMENT OF WAUKEE REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTION AND SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City Council is a valid and functioning entity of the City of Waukee in Dallas
County; AND,
WHEREAS, the Federal Recreational Trails Program provides funding to local jurisdictions for
the development of eligible projects; AND,
WHEREAS, the program is administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation which
prioritizes and ranks all project applications; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, have commenced planning and design for this project; AND,
WHEREAS, the project is planned to be constructed as a coordinated part of the Waukee
Regional Trail Connection and Safety Improvements Project being led by the City of Waukee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE, IOWA:
1.The Waukee City Council supports and approves the application made for Federal
Recreational Trails Funds
2.The Waukee City Council hereby commits to the Iowa Department of Transportation to
secure matching monies as required by the Federal Recreational Trails Program funding.
3.The Waukee City Council hereby commits to accepting and maintaining these
improvements for a minimum of twenty (20) years following the completion.
4.The Waukee Mayor is hereby authorized to approve and execute the application and
award agreement on behalf of the Waukee City Council.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved on the 3rd day of
September, 2024.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair