HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for TSIP funding for West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 12-063
RESOLUTION APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR TSIP FUNDS FOR WEST LINCOLN WAY INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS (LINCOLN WAY AND DOTSON DRIVE INTERSECTION)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this project is shown in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 Capital Improvements Plan,
and the work will include the addition of turn lanes along West Lincoln Way and the installation of
a new traffic signal system at the Lincoln Way and Dotson Drive intersection; and,
WHEREAS, a traffic study for South Fork Subdivision justified these intersection
improvements,and an existing Developer's Agreement requires the developer and the City to share
equally in the construction cost of these improvements; and,
WHEREAS, to cover some of the costs of this $1,085,000 project, the City submitted a
Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) grant application for the maximum possible funding
of$500,000; and,
WHEREAS,after reviewing the grant submittal,Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT)
officials have approved the request and submitted the agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the TSIP grant requires a local match of 20%, which will be covered by both
City and developer funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Traffic Safety Improvement Program agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation
in the amount of$500,000 for West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements (Lincoln Way and
Dotson Avenue Intersection) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of February, 2012.
-A. av
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Szopinksi, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28"'day of February, 2012.