HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for East Lincoln Way Pedestrian Bridge RESOLUTION NO. 04-355
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT)
FOR THE EAST LINCOLN WAY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,included in the 2003/04 Capital Improvement Plan is a project to construct the
East Lincoln Way/Skunk River Bicycle Crossing; and,
WHEREAS,this project includes construction of a pedestrian bridge over the South Skunk
River along East Lincoln Way; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO)was asked to
approve the use of$75,000 ofFTE funds for this project,and the Iowa Department of Transportation
has approved the request and submitted the funding agreement to the City of Ames for approval;and,
WHEREAS, the total cost of this project is anticipated to be $311,100; and,
WHEREAS,the Transportation Enhancement funds will cover$75,000 of the cost,$75,000
will be covered from Local Option Sales Tax funds, and the remaining funds are included in the
General Obligation Bond financing for the East Lincoln Way Reconstruction Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Bridge will be constructed at the same time as the East Lincoln Way
Widening Project, which runs from the South Skunk River to the east city limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Transportation Enhancement Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the
East Lincoln Way Pedestrian Bridge is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of August, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24'day of August, 2004.