HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Commitment to maintenance for Grand Avenue Extension/Vet Med Trail RESOLUTION NO. 17-585
RESOLUTION APPROVING IOWA FEDERAL RECREATION TRAILS PROGRAM
GRANT FOR SOUTH GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION/VET MED TRAIL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this application is for grant funding to make trail improvements as part of the
South Grand Avenue Extension and Vet Med Trail projects; and,
WHEREAS, the grant funding would include a portion of the Squaw Creek bridge crossing
to be integral with the South Grand Avenue bridge, and the grant funds would also cover part of
paving the Vet Med Trail; and,
WHEREAS, through coordination with Story County Conservation, the grant application
demonstrates regional significance of this trail to the region, including connection to the Highway
R38 on-street bike lanes; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the grant application, Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT)
officials request a resolution from the authority to be responsible for the maintenance and operation;
and,
WHEREAS, the authority must provide written assurance it will adequately maintain the trail
for its intended use and maintain the total trail used to justify the project in public use for a minimum
of 20 years following completion of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that submission of the Iowa Federal Recreational Trail grant application for the South Grand Avenue
Extension/Vet Med Trail in the amount of $484,100 is hereby approved, with the assurance that any
funded improvements will be adequately maintained for 20 years.
ADOPTED THIS 26t' day of September, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t''day of September, 2017.