HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Grant application for Shared-Use Path RESOLUTION NO. 09-284
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF
STATE RECREATIONAL TRAIL GRANT APPLICATION FOR
SHARED-USE PATH (SKUNK RIVER TRAIL)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the 2008/09 Shared-Use Path System Improvement Project is to extend the
Skunk River Trail from East Lincoln Way to Southeast 16`' Street along the west side of the Skunk
River; and,
WHEREAS, this project is part of a city-wide green belt trail that will eventually connect
Ada Hayden Park to the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex, and the total estimated cost to construct
this trail, including a bridge over Squaw Creek, is $1,045,000; and,
WHEREAS,the Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT)administers grants through the
Recreational Trail program that provide $2 million annually to fund only the construction portion
of public trail projects, and the application deadline is July 1 of each funding cycle; and,
WHEREAS,there is a minimum requirement of 25%in local matching funds,which would
be approximately$216,875 for this project,leaving$650,625 to be requested from the IDOT; and,
WHEREAS, there are other requirements for this grant, with those being: 1) grant monies
must be used for a trail that is part of a local or area-wide trail plan; and, 2) trails resulting from
successful applications must be maintained as a public facility for a minimum of 20 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the submittal of a State Recreational Trail Program application for the Skunk River Trail
Extension(East Lincoln Way to Southeast 16`h Street) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of June, 2009.
Ly-J& A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23' day of June, 2009.