HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for Grant Writing/Funding Application Processing for Grand Avenue Extension RESOLUTION NO. 14-380
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR GRANT
WRITING/FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESSING
FOR THE GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in April 2013, City staff worked with a consulting firm to complete a
Transportation Funding Study that analyzed potential funding sources for roadway improvements
beyond Road Use Tax, Local Option Sales Tax, and General Obligation Bonds; and,
WHEREAS, these alternative funding sources include transportation improvement grants,
which provide a strong starting point on finalizing a funding strategy for the Grand Avenue Extension
from Squaw Creek Drive to South 16th Street; and,
WHEREAS, as the next step to secure grant funding, staff sought proposals for services to be
performed by consultants to apply for the funding identified by the earlier study; and,
WHEREAS, potential sources could include grant funding through the Iowa Clear Air
Attainment Program (ICAAP), Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP), Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP), and Federal or State Recreation Trails Grants and Water Quality; and,
WHEREAS, the selected consultant will also investigate other potential funding sources and,
if applicable, help the City apply for those as well; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from two engineering firms and were
evaluated by staff, and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm, Howard R. Green,
Inc.., of Johnston, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,this consultant has performed satisfactorily on similar City projects in the past and
has extensive prior project work history and knowledge regarding the Grand Avenue Extension.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Engineering Services Agreement for the Grant Writing/Funding Application Processing for the
Grand Avenue Extension project with Howard R. Green, Inc., of Johnston, Iowa, in an amount not to
exceed $79,460 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of July, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman, Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of July, 2014.