HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-17 I01K University Ave Connection_BUILD Grant ApplicationAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution of support for a Department of
Transportation Build Discretionary Grant [University Avenue
Connection Project]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has
formally announced the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)
Transportation Discretionary Grants Program. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has
made available $1.5 Billion for FY 2026 National Infrastructure Investments, otherwise known as
BUILD grants. The University Avenue Connection 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 $43 million,
with the BUILD grant application amount of $25 million, and including $18 million budgeted local
funds. The final design of the University Avenue Connection project is underway for construction
in 2028/2029 if the grant is awarded.
The resolution supporting the BUILD 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 24, 2026.
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 2026-
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BUILD DISCRETIONARY GRANT
[UNIVERSITY AVENUE CONNECTION]
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
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary
Grants program; AND,
WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has made available $1.5 Billion for
FY 2026 National Infrastructure Investments, otherwise known as BUILD grants; AND,
WHEREAS, the University Avenue Connection 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 $43 million, with the BUILD
grant application amount of $25 million, and including $18 million budgeted local funds; AND,
WHEREAS, final design of the University Avenue Connection project is underway for
construction in 2028/2029 if the grant is awarded; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends that the City Council authorize the University
Avenue Connection project for the Department of Transportation National Infrastructure
Investments, also known as BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grants.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, in
session this 17th day of February, 2026, 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
Kala Anderson
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Lori Lyon
Anna Bergman Pierce