HomeMy WebLinkAboutA012 - Resolution certifying grant application for the 2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Program - Duff Ave (6th Street - East 13th Street)ITEM #:14
DATE:02-10-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2027/28 ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS - DUFF AVE
(6TH STREET - EAST 13TH STREET) GRANT APPLICATION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Surface
Transportation Block Grant (STBG) application process, the applicant must certify that it will
commit the necessary local matching funds for project implementation and, upon completion,
be responsible for adequately maintaining and operating the project for public use during its
useful life.
The City of Ames is applying for $840,000 in federal funding for the 20 27/28 Arterial
Street Pavement Improvement Program - Duff Ave (6th Street to East 13th Street ). A
local funding match of $450,000 is programmed into the Capital Improvements Plan under the
2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvement Program . These funds are sufficient to cover
the required local match as well as project engineering.
Below is a table showing the revenues and estimated expenses.
Funding Source Revenue Expenses
2027/28 Arterial Pavement Improvements (G.O. Bonds) $ 450,000
2027/28 AAMPO STBG Funds 840,000
Estimated Engineering/Administration $ 190,000
Estimated Construction 1,100,000
TOTAL $1,290,000 $1,290,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Certify the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization STBG grant application for
the 2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvement program - Duff Ave (6th Street to
East 13th Street).
2. Do not certify the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization STBG grant application
for the 2027/28 Arterial Street Pavement Improvement program - Duff Ave (6th Street to
East 13th Street).
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Local certification is a requirement of this AAMPO grant application and receiving this
grant is crucial to secure funding for the 2027/28 Arterial Streets Pavement
Improvements Program - Duff Ave (6th Street to East 13th Street). Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
Project Location Map 2027-28 Arterial- Duff Ave.pdf
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