HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - TSIP grant for Lincoln Way/Kellogg traffic signals RESOLUTION NO. 03-216
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRAFFIC SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT LINCOLN WAY AND KELLOGG AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, included in the 2002/03 Capital Improvement Plan is a project to replace the
Kellogg Avenue/Lincoln Way traffic signal; and,
WHEREAS,to cover some of the costs of this$145,000 project,the City submitted a Traffic
Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) grant application in the amount of$66,905; and,
WHEREAS, after reviewing this grant submittal, the Iowa Department of Transportation
(IDOT) approved the request and submitted the agreement; and,
WHEREAS,as part of this project,City staff will work with the IDOT to replace the current
1 arge Downtown District directional signage that is located on the existing traffic signal support;and,
WHEREAS, in addition to the TSIP grant, the City also applied for and received an Urban
State Traffic Engineering Program (USTEP) grant which will cover $42,952 of the estimated cost
for the new traffic signal; and,
WHEREAS,the City's portion of the project is anticipated to be$35,143 and is budgeted in
the Road Use Tax Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Traffic Safety Improvement Program Agreement for traffic signals at Lincoln Way and
Kellogg Avenue in the amount of$66,905 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10`h day of June, 2003.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffinan, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this IOth of June, 2003.