HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Recreational trail grant application for Skunk River Trail Extension RESOLUTION NO. 09-454
RESOLUTION APPROVING FEDERAL PROGRAM
RECREATIONAL TRAIL GRANT APPLICATION FOR
SKUNK RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION
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 16t' Street along the west side of Skunk River; and,
WHEREAS, this project is part of a city-wide greenbelt trail that will eventually connect Ada
Hayden Park to the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex; and,
WHEREAS,the total estimated cost to construct this trail segment,including a bridge over Squaw
Creek, is $1,045,000, and this includes $867,500 for construction and $177,500 for easements and
engineering design; and,
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) administers grants through the
Recreational Trail Program (federal program) that provide $4.5 million annually to fund only the
construction portion of regional trail projects; and,
WHEREAS, there is a minimum requirement of 20% in local matching funds, which, for this
project,would be approximately$173,500, leaving$694,000 to be requested from the IDOT; and,
WHEREAS, these grant monies must be used for a trail that is part of a local or area-wide trail
plan, and this section of the Skunk River Trail meets that requirement; and,
WHEREAS,trails resulting from successful applications must be maintained as a public facility
for a minimum of 20 years, and a certification to this effect must be included as part of the application
packet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
authorization of the federal Recreational Trail Program application for the Skunk River Trail Extension
(East Lincoln Way to Southeast 16' Street), up to the maximum amount equaling 80% of the total
estimated eligible project costs is hereby approved,and the Council shall provide assurance that the trail
will be adequately maintained as a public facility for a minimum of 20 years.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day of September, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Rice
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman,Larson,Mahayni,Popken,Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22'day of September,2009.