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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-02 Resolution 2025-216_Grant Application, SS4A, MultijurisdictionalTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2025-216 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MULTIJURISDICTIONAL APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT PROGRAM IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation has established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program to fund initiatives that significantly reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries; AND, WHEREAS, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) recognizes the critical need to address traffic -related deaths and serious injuries in a proactive and collaborative manner, consistent with the principles of Vision Zero and the National Roadway Safety Strategy outlined in the recently adopted Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; AND, WHEREAS, having a compliant Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is a required prerequisite for application of an implementation grant under the SS4A; AND, WHEREAS, the Des Moines Area MPO, in coordination with its member governments, developed and approved a SS4A-compliant Comprehensive Safety Action Plan making the area eligible for SS4A implementation grants starting with the FY2025 round of SS4A; AND, WHEREAS, the Des Moines Area MPO Comprehensive Safety Action Plan identifies a high - risk injury roadway network and project needs, including the project(s) under the City of Waukee's responsibility; AND, WHEREAS, participation in this multijurisdictional SS4A grant application does not preclude the City of Waukee from independently pursuing additional funding or safety -related initiatives; AND, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Waukee formally supports the submission of the multijurisdictional application to the U.S. Department of Transportation's SS4A grant program, and authorizes the mayor or her designee to participate in the application process and to take any necessary actions in support of the joint effort, including execution of Memoranda of Understanding, cost -sharing agreements, or other related documents; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Waukee affirms its commitment to participate in the development and implementation of the roadway safety audit program and low-cost safety countermeasure program and to contribute, as appropriate, to any required local match or in -kind support for projects identified in our jurisdiction; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Waukee commits to providing a local financial match [of/up to] 20 percent of the cost for the Waukee Regional Trail Connection and Safety Improvements project on NW 10th Street from Ashworth Drive to U.S. Highway 6 contingent upon award of grant funds under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the local match shall be provided from the Capital Improvement Budget and will be included in the appropriate fiscal year budget for the project duration; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mayor is hereby authorized to include this financial commitment in the grant application and to execute all necessary documents to fulfill this obligation if the grant is awarded. Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 2nd day of June, 2025. Attest: Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: R. 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