HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-04-J11 MPO STBG Funding Request_Alice's Rd Phase 6 AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 4, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing the City of Waukee to submit
an application for funding from the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program (STBG) to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for
FFY 2025
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: City staff has prepared an application to request funding from
the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program through the Des Moines Area Met ropolitan
Planning Organization for the Alice’s Road widening project planned between NE Horizon Drive and NE
Douglas Parkway.
The proposed funds are for federal fiscal year 2025. The estimated total project cost is $19 million and the
costs will be split between the City of Waukee and City of Clive. City staff is recommending a request for
$2 million for FFY 2025 and will ask for an additional $2 million for FFY 2026. The City of Waukee is
acting as the primary sponsor for the funding request and the City of Clive will act as a co-sponsor.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
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NAME OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM (STBG) TO THE DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (MPO) FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION
OF ALICE’S ROAD WIDENING PROJECT FROM HORIZON DRIVE TO DOUGLAS
PARKWAY AND FURTHER APPROVING THE APPLICATION WHICH OBLIGATES
THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SAID PROJECT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a full member of the Des
Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) 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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa in
session this 4th day of January 2021, that:
1. The Waukee City Council supports and approves the attached application for Federal
Surface Transportation Block Grant 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 Block Grant Program.
3. The City of Waukee hereby commits to accepting and maintaining these
improvements, once completed, for a minimum of twenty (20) years following the
completion.
4. The Mayor of Waukee is hereby authorized to approve and execute the application on
behalf of the Waukee City Council.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R Lyon
Ben Sinclair