HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - TSIP application for 2010/11 Traffic Signal Program RESOLUTION NO. 09-239
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION FOR 2010/11 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAM
(28TH STREET/GRAND AVENUE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, included in the 2010/11 Capital Improvement Plan is a project for the
replacement of the 28t'' Street and Grand Avenue traffic signal system; and,
WHEREAS,to cover some of the costs of this$175,000 project,staff has prepared a Traffic
Safety Improvement Program grant application for the portion referring to Traffic Control Devises;
and,
WHEREAS,if awarded,this will reimburse the City for the probable costs of materials,and
this project includes modifying the signal installation to include all new underground and overhead
equipment; and,
WHEREAS,the existing signal poles,signal heads,and wiring are in poor condition and are
susceptible to operational problems, and new equipment at this location will improve the overall
safety for multi-modes of travel that are used at the intersection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Traffic Safety Improvement Program grant application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation in the amount of$155,000 for the 2010/11 Traffic Signal Program(28t'Street/Grand
Avenue) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9t' day of June, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9t'day of June, 2009.