HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation of funds for 2007/08 Shared Use Path System Expansion and 2016/17 Concrete Pavement Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 17-475
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM UNOBLIGATED
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS TOWARDS 2007/08 SHARED USE PATH
EXPANSION (BLOOMINGTON ROAD TO ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK AND
2016/17 CONCRETE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT(DAWES DRIVE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the original concept location was to have the path on the west side of U.S.
Highway 69, and through coordination with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), it was
determined that Dawes Drive would need to be shifted to the west to create room between Dawes
Drive and the existing guard rail for the path; and,
WHEREAS, the added cost of shifting Dawes Drive, along with feedback from area
residents, staff then considered other alternatives that could be incorporated with the 2016/17
Concrete Pavement Improvements, which is planned along Dawes Drive; and,
WHEREAS, in working with WHKS & Co. design engineers for Dawes Drive, it was
determined that there is adequate space with the right-of-way to accommodate the
separated/protected share use path; and,
WHEREAS, this alternative was presented at a public information meeting, and the majority
of area residents were in favor of installing the path along Dawes Drive in an effort to reduce the
number of pedestrians and bicyclists that currently travel in the road; and,
WHEREAS, this information was presented to the City Council at its May 9, 2017,
meeting—at which the Council stated concerns regarding the long-term success of the Skunk River
Trail if it was installed alongside Dawes Drive due to the driveways and Adams Street intersection;
and,
WHEREAS, at that meeting, the Council directed staff to explore additional alternatives to
address the concerns; and,
WHEREAS, four design alternatives were explored for the path expansion: A) Construction
of Two Shared Use Paths; B) Construction of the Skunk River Trail and Sidewalk Options for
Dawes Drive; C) Construction of the Skunk River Trail and No Sidewalk Options for Dawes Drive;
and D)Construction of a Shared Use Path along Dawes Drive Only; and,
WHEREAS, input from the neighborhood, Ames Bicycle Coalition, and the commiiity has
shown that this will be a heavily used area by many types of users, including walkers, families
walking with strollers, dog walkers, recreational bicyclists, and avid cyclists; and,
WHEREAS, Design Alternative A: constructing both shared use path facilities, would help
separate recreational users from more avid cyclists, thus increasing safety for all who are using the
transportation system; and,
WHEREAS, with this alternative, the Shared Use Path along U.S. Highway 69 is anticipated
to be within the original shared use path budget; however, due to the road shift being included with
the Dawes Drive project, it is anticipated that the 2016/17 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements
project would require an additional$100,000 from unobligated bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the allocation of an additional $100,000 from unobligated General Obligation Bond funds
toward this project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of July, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of July, 2017.