HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - IDOT Agreement for Traffic Signalization at 13th Street/Northwestern Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 01-049
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IDOT AGREEMENT
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT
13TH STREET AND NORTHWESTERN AVENUE INTERSECTION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,included in the 2000/01 Capital Improvements Plan(CIP)is a project to install
traffic signals at the 13th Street/Northwestern Avenue intersection; and,
WHEREAS, the traffic signal installation is justified since traffic signal warrants based on
accident conditions have been met two out of the past three years; and,
WHEREAS, the City has obtained a Traffic Safety grant for the installation of the traffic
signals at the 13th Street/Northwestern intersection; and,
WHEREAS, this grant is for $66,255 and covers only the eligible material costs for the
project; and,
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the traffic signal, including labor, is $113,000; and,
WHEREAS, with the receipt of these grant monies, the City's cost for the traffic signal
would be $46,745, to be paid out of the Road Use Tax fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Agreement for Traffic Safety Improvement Funding with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for traffic signal installation at 13th Street and Northwestern Avenue intersection is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of February, 2001.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk 'Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Quirmbach
Seconded by: Hoffinan
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of February, 2001.