HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Funding Agreement for $400,000 in U-Step Grant Funds RESOLUTION NO. 21-611
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(IDOT) FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR$400,000 IN U-STEP GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the South Dayton Gateway area of Ames has seen an increase in congestion
over the last several years; and,
WHEREAS, the economic growth in the South Bell Avenue Industrial District, as well as
along SE 16`' Street, has contributed to the congestion; and,
WHEREAS,the completion of the northbound to westbound fly-over bridge at the Interstate
35/US 30 interchange has made mitigating the congestion on South Dayton Avenue a priority to
avoid impact on US 30; and,
WHEREAS, to address this congestion, capacity improvements are needed at the SE 16t'
Street and South Dayton Avenue intersections as well as signalizing the ramp terminals at the South
Dayton and US 30 interchange; and,
WHEREAS, WHKS of Ames, Iowa, developed plans and specifications; and;
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Funding Agreement for
$400,000 in U-STEP Grant funds has been prepared.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT) Funding Agreement for$400,000 in U-STEP
Grant Funds is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'' day of December, 2021.
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 14"' day of December, 2021.