Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL CONGESTION MITIGATON/AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FUNDS PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (AMATS) TO CONSTRUCT THE ADAPTIVE SIGNALS PHASE II FOR OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for federal funds to assist with funding the second phase of the Adaptive Signals Phase II for Outside Downtown. The estimated, total project cost is $5,667,066. The CMAQ funding request will be for, $4,533,652.80 (80%), and the City would be responsible for the remaining $1,133,413.20 (20%).
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
This is a request to submit an application to AMATS for Federal Congestion Mitigation / Air Quality (CMAQ) funding assistance for the second phase of the Adaptive Signals Phase II Outside Downtown project. This phase of the project will focus on those signals outside the downtown area as shown on the attached exhibit. The total estimated project cost of the project is $5,667,066 and includes all design, construction and construction inspection services. The CMAQ grant request will be in the amount of $4,533,652.80 (80% x $5,667,066 = $4,533,652.80).
The City of Hudson is responsible for any additional design, right-of-way acquisition & construction cost above the grant amount.
If awarded, the design of the project would start in 2026 with construction anticipated in 2028-2029, pending federal funding availability.
An emergency clause is being requested in order to secure legislation approving the application ahead of the July 18, 2025, CMAQ grant application deadline.
City staff will apply for CMAQ funding. Applications are due July 18th, and we will determine if we received funding in late 2025.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required. (Adaptive Signals are unfunded in the current five-year plan. They would need added in the 2026 - 2030 plan if funding is awarded)
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - In order to meet the application deadline of July 18, 2025.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this legislation authorizing the City to apply for the Federal Funding with AMATS for the above project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Jon Szalay, PE, SIT, Senior Engineer