HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Grant Application for Grand Avenue Extension Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 16-680
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT
PROGRAM (ICAAP)FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO SOUTH
GRAND AVENUE AND SOUTH 5TH STREET AND
COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS TOWARD THE PROJECT COSTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ames has heretofore deemed it necessary and
desirable to reduce airborne emissions resulting from automobile traffic and improve air quality
standards within its connnunity; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that extending South Grand Avenue from its southern
terminus just south of Squaw Creek Drive to South 5th Street and extending South 51h Street from
approximately 1,000 feet east of South Walnut Avenue to the newly-constructed portion of South
Grand Avenue will improve traffic flow and reduce vehicle emissions by minimizing delays; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the project, the Iowa Department of Transportation provides, on a
competitive basis, funds for transportation projects that address improvements that reduce fuel
consumption and improve air quality; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames has prepared an application for ICAAP funding in the amount
of$931,000; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames will commit $2,469,000 in local funds to implement the
project; and,
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the City of Ames to submit said application;
and,
WHEREAS, upon completion of the project, the City of Ames will assume responsibility for
providing adequate maintenance and operations of the project for public use during the project's
useful life.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
the above-referenced application be and the same is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute said application on behalf of the City of Ames.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day ofNovember, 2016.
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Diane R Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22°d day of November, 2016.