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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE CITY OF STOW FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FUNDS PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (AMATS) TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE SEASONS ROAD / STATE ROUTE 8 INTERCHANGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for federal funds. These funds are for 2017-2018. The City of Stow is the sponsor for this improvement.
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Legislative History
13-152; enter into an agreement with City of Stow for cooperation and cost sharing.
Purpose & Explanation
This is a request to apply to AMATS as a joint applicant with the City of Stow for installation of an actuated traffic signal on Seasons Road at the entrance and exit ramps for SR 8. These improvements are needed for the City of Hudson and the project has significant importance.
The total estimated project cost is $400,000. All engineering will be required to be paid with 100% city funds and the construction and inspection will be split 80%/20% (Federal/City). The total estimated cost that the City of Hudson would be responsible for is $51,170.00.
Total Cost City of Hudson City of Stow Federal
Engineering $27,925.00 $13,962.50 $13,962.50
Construction $338,250.00 $33,825.00 $33,825.00 $270,600.00
Inspection $33,825.00 $3,382.50 $3,382.50 $27,060.00
TOTALS $400,000.00 $51,170.00 $51,170.00 $297,660.00
The City of Hudson acknowledges and understands the AMATS "Funding Policy Guidelines" and confirms to the best of its knowledge that the information contained in the project application is accurate, that it intends to diligently pursue this project as a joint applicant, and that a local share as described above is required to match federal funds.
Timing Considerations
Following the approval of City Council this legislation will be submitted to AMATS with the project application. If this project is approved for funding by AMATS, this project would be funded starting in 2017 or 2018, depending on the available funds.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this legislation authorizing the City of Hudson to apply as a joint applicant with the City of Stow for the purpose of applying for AMATS funding for the Seasons Road/SR 8 Interchange Signal Project. The City staff is also requesting that an emergency clause be added to this legislation in order to protect the welfare and safety of the public and to meet AMATS application deadlines.
Submitted by,
Scott N. Schroyer, Interim City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, City Engineer