HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Support of Intermodal Facility TIGER II grant application RESOLUTION NO. 10-364
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
AMES INTERMODAL FACILITY TIGER GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, three project partners, the City of Ames, CyRide, and Iowa State University,
propose to construct an Intermodal Transportation Facility in Ames at a total project cost of
approximately$13,028,263; and,
WHEREAS, this facility would accommodate and link public and private transportation
modes (public transit, intercity carriers, airport shuttle services, car pools/ van pools, taxis, bike
commuters,and pedestrians)with the needed parking that would also stimulate redevelopment and
long-term revitalization in the community; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed center will also provide parking for the university and
Campustown; and,
WHEREAS,a total local match of$379,000 by the City would be required,which results in
$204,000 coming from CyRide for the bus match, and$175,000 already committed in the Capital
Improvement Plans for traffic signal improvements at Lincoln Way and Hayward Street; and,
WHEREAS, federal dollars are being requested through the Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER II) program, and staff is recommending that the City
Council support this grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that support of the Ames Intermodal Facility Expansion TIGER II grant application is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10`'' day of August, 2010.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10 ' day of August, 2010.