HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-01-Resolutions 07-207_MPO STP ApplicationTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 07-207
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 (MPO)TO
ASSIST IN THE FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF (1)THE WIDENING OF
UNIVERSITY AVENUE FROM L.A.GRANT PARKW AY TO WARRIOR LANE;(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
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
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
govemments to commit local funds to the projects.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,in
session this 1st day of October 2007,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
of the Waukee City Council.
Attest:
ROLL CALL VOTE
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Isaiah McGee
JeffV.Mertz
Darlene Stanton
Mike Watts
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