HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-02 Resolution 2024-503_Grant Application, MPO STBG, Regional Trail Connection and Safety ImprovementsTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-503
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
FROM THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) PROGRAM TO THE
DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (DMAMPO)
(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 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program provides flexible funding that
may be used by states and local jurisdictions for transportation projects; AND,
WHEREAS, the program allows for funding of the project to preserve and improve the conditions and
performance on any federal -aid highway, bridge, public road, bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital
projects; AND,
WHEREAS, the program is administered by the Des Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 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 Surface Transportation
Block Grant Program Funds.
2. The Waukee City Council hereby commits to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization to secure matching monies as required by the Program funding.
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 2"d day of December, 2024.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, ity Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
X
Rob Grove
X
Anna Bergman Pierce
X
Ben Sinclair
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
X