HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-19-Resolutions 05-185_MPO STP ApplicationA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP)TO
THE DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MFO)TO
ASSIST IN THE FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF (1)THE WIDENING OF
UNIVERSITY AVENUE FROM ALICE'S ROAD TO L.A.GRANT PARKWAY;(2)THE
WIDENING OF ALICE'S ROAD FROM HIGHWAY 6 TO UNIVERSITY AVENUE;AND (3)
THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALICE'S ROAD FROM UNIVERSITY AVENUE TO ASHWORTH
ROAD AND FURTHER APPROVING THE APPLICATION WHICH OBLIGATES THE CITY
OF WAUKEE TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID
PROJECTS
Whereas,the City of Waukee is a full member of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization;and
Whereas,the Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP)provides funding to local jurisdictions
for the construction of eligible projects;and
Whereas,the program is administered by the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
which prioritizes and ranks all project applications;and
Whereas,funding from Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP)requires sponsoring
governments to commit local funds to the projects.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE IN SESSION THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTMEBER 2005 IN RESOLUTION 05-185,that:
1.The Waukee City Council supports and approves the attached application for Federal Surface
Transportation Program funding.
2.The Waukee City Council hereby commits the City of Waukee to provide matching funds,
secured through public and private investment,as required by the Federal Surface
Transportation Program.
3.The City of Waukee hereby commits to accepting and maintaining these improvements,once
completed,for a minimum of twenty (20)years.
4.The Mayor of Waukee is hereby authorized to approve and execute the application on behalf
ofthe Waukee City Council.
ATTEST:
Mark J.Arents
ROLLCALL:
Nicholas Gruber:
Donald L.Bailey JI.:
William Peard:
Darlene Stanton:
JeffV.Meltz:
ity Administrator/Clerk
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