HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-20-Resolutions 01-155_Grant Appl - RISE - Brick Industrial ParkResolution No.01155
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,
TO MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (RISE)PROGRAM FOR THE FUNDING OF
STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSTRUCT BRICK DRIVE
BETWEEN IDGHWAY 6 AND A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1400
FEET SOUTH OF IDGHWAY 6 AND FURTHER APPROVING THE
APPLICATION WHICH OBLIGATES THE CITY TO MATCIDNG
FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID SUBJECT.
Whereas,the purpose of the RISE program is to promote economic development in Iowa
through the establishment,construction,improvement,and maintenance of roads and streets;and
Whereas,the State of Iowa has developed a program of funding,administered through the Iowa
Department of Transportation entitled"Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy"(RISE);and
Whereas,the City of Waukee has found it necessary to facilitate economic development in the
community by developing an industrial park (named the Joe Brick IndustriallBusiness Park),to
create job opportunities for the citizens and much needed industrial property value and tax base
for the community;and
Whereas,Brick Drive is a planned major collector street which will provide access to industrial
lots within the planned Joe Brick IndustriallBusiness Park,as well as access to the industrial park
from other parts of the City and region;and
Whereas,the limited financial resources available to the City of Waukee necessitates the use of
RISE grant funding for the installation of Brick Drive to permit the project to proceed;and
Whereas,the City of Waukee has determined that the project will improve industrial and
economic expansion in the City;will provide and maintain employment in the Des Moines
Metropolitan Area and State of Iowa;will enhance the City and surrounding area;wi11 enhance
the tax base of the city;and will provide and induce other public benefits which will add to the
health,safety and general welfare ofthe residents of the City and surrounding area;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE,IOWA,THAT:
I,The City Council supports and approves an application for RISE Program funding
2.The City Council hereby commits the City to provide matching monies outlined in the
application.
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3.The City Council hereby commits to accept and maintain the roadways within the
corporate limits
4.The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the application on behalf ofthe City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of August,2001.
CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
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~Joseph Brick
ROLL CALL VOTE
Nicholas C.Gruber
Marvin Berger
Bill Peard
Mike Watts
Wayne Johnson
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