HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for Shared Use Path RESOLUTION NO. 06-454
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
SHARED USE PATH
(GRAND AVENUE FROM MURRAY DRIVE TO 20TH STREET)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Shared Use Path System is an annual program that provides for construction
of shared use paths on street rights-of-way, adjacent to streets, and through greenbelts; and,
WHEREAS,the Transportation Plan identifies path locations that separate bicycle traffic from
higher-speed vehicular traffic,and this proj ect supports one of the City Council's priorities,connecting
our community; and,
WHEREAS,construction of this path will extend the existing shared use path on the west side
of Grant Avenue to the south; and,
WHEREAS,an initial conversation with the Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT)has
indicated that a March 2007 bid letting is possible,and this schedule would allow a contractor to begin
construction in spring 2007; and,
WHEREAS,on July 26,2005,the Council approved funding for this project in the amount of
$14,471 from Local Option Sales Tax and$60,000 from Surface Transportation Program(STP)funds
through the Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO).
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofAmes,Iowa, that
the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement 07-STPE-105 for STP funding for the 2005/06
Shared Use Path (Grand Avenue from Murray Drive to 20`h Street) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 141h day of November, 2006.
444.,
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of November, 2006.