HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Commit Local Funding in the Amount of $335,000 from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund for the 2025/26 Shared Use Path System Expansion (South Dayton Avenue) RESOLUTION NO. 22-167
RESOLUTION TO COMMIT LOCAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,000
FROM THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND FOR THE 2025/26 SHARED USE
PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION (SOUTH DAYTON AVENUE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, every year the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO)
accepts applications for the Surface Transportation Block Grant - Transportation Alternatives
Program (STBG-TAP) for projects including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities,
infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation, environmental
mitigation, and safe routes to school projects; and,
WHEREAS,the 2025/26 Shared Use Path System Expansion(South Dayton Avenue)project
from East Lincoln Way to Southeast 16t1i Street is eligible for application and incorporation into the
2023-2026 AAMPO Transportation Improvements Program(TIP);and,
WHEREAS, City staff has prepared an application, and one requirement of the application
is a resolution by the local government with assurance that the project has the local funding required
for the project and that the project will be adequately maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the STBG-TAP application funding request reflects the 2022-27 Capital
Improvements Plan, available STBG-TAP funds, and updated construction cost estimates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the commitment of local funding for the 2025/26 Shared Use Path Expansion (South Dayton
Avenue) in the amount of$335,000 from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`h day of April, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12' day of April, 2022.