HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for TSI funding of West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 05-446
RESOLUTION APPROVING IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT FUNDING OF
WEST LINCOLN WAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
(FRANKLIN AVENUE/LINCOLN WAY)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the 2005/06 West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements Program provides for
constructing turn lanes and modifying traffic signals at the Franklin Avenue/Lincoln Way intersection;
and,
WHEREAS,increased traffic flow from the South Fork Subdivision necessitates left-turn lanes
to accommodate heavy turning movements on the Lincoln Way approach to Franklin Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, additional turn lanes are anticipated for the right-turning movement northbound
from Franklin Avenue onto Lincoln Way,and the turn lanes on Lincoln Way will mitigate left-turning,
rear-end, and right-angle traffic accidents; and,
WHEREAS, a traffic impact report for the South Fork Subdivision justified these
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the South Fork Development Agreement requires the developer and the City to
share equally in the cost of construction for these improvements; and,
WHEREAS,the funding provided under this grant agreement of$500,000 will be used towards
the City's obligation for construction financing.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement 2006-TS-023 for Traffic Safety Improvement
Funding of the West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements Program(Franklin Avenue/Lincoln Way)
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8' day of November, 2005.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8t'day of November, 2005.