HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Iowa DOT Agreement for U-STEP, TSIP, and 3R Funding for the 2020/21 US Highway 69 Improvement RESOLUTION NO. 20-260
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA DOT AGREEMENT FOR U-STEP, TSIP,
AND 3R FUNDING FOR THE 2020/21 US HIGHWAY 69 IMPROVEMENTS
(SOUTH DUFF AVENUE AND US HIGHWAY 30 EASTBOUND OFF-RAMP)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this program provides for the intersection and corridor improvement projects
along US Highway 69 to alleviate congestion and reduce accidents; and,
WHEREAS,the project includes intersection improvements and traffic signal installation at
South Duff Avenue and US Highway 30 Eastbound Off-Ramp; and,
WHEREAS, the construction of this project is shown in the FY 2020/21 Capital
Improvements Plan with $530,000 in local funds ($230,000 in G.O. Bonds and $300,000 in Road
Use Tax) and $700,000 in Grant funds; and,
WHEREAS, following the completion of the preliminary plans, staff coordinated with the
Iowa Department of Transportation(Iowa DOT)to increase the grant funding to$800,000 to account
for portions of DOT roadways that will be reconstructed with the project; and,
WHEREAS,the Grant Funding Agreement includes$200,000 in U-STEP,$500,000 in TSIP,
and $100,000 in 3R funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Iowa DOT Agreement for U-STEP,TSIP, and 3R funding for the 2020/21 US Highway 69
Improvements(South Duff Avenue and US Highway 30 Eastbound off-ramp)project in the amount
of$800,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of May, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26'day of May, 2020.