HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-16-Resolution 2021-077_Grant Application, MPO TAP, School and Trail Crossing ImprovementsTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021-077
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA, TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR THE
PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE SCHOOL & TRAIL CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND FURTHER APPROVING THE APPLICATION
WHICH OBLIGATES THE CITY TO MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PROJECT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Transportation Alternatives Program, also known as the Surface Transportation
Block Grant Set -Aside Program, provides flexible funding that may be used by states and local
jurisdictions for transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, said program may be used to fund new construction or maintenance of on and off
road bike facilities, pedestrian facilities, streetscapes, environmental mitigation/restoration
relating to roadway impacts, historic preservation of transportation facilities, transit
accommodations that improve pedestrian access and safe routes to school; and
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has determined that the improvement of school and trail
crossings throughout the City would help meet the Imagine Waukee 2040 Transportation &
Mobility Goal l : Work to integrate alternative transportation modes (transit, pedestrian, biking,
others) into the existing and future transportation system:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE, IOWA, THAT:
1. The City Council supports and approves the attached application for
Transportation Alternatives Program funding.
2. The City Council hereby commits to the City matching monies as required by
Transportation Alternatives Program.
3. The City Council hereby commits to accepting and maintaining these
improvements.
4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the application on behalf of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16"' day of February, 2021.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
Anna Bergman
X
R. Charles Bottenberg
X
Chris Crone
X
Larry R. Lyon
X
Ben Sinclair
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN