Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS, RESURFACING PROGRAM FUNDS, AND TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET ASIDE FUNDING PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY TO CONSTRUCT THE VARIOUS PROJECTS LISTED HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for federal funds.
Body
Legislative History
19-0065 - Discussion regarding 2019 AMATS applications
Purpose & Explanation
This is a request to submit the following applications to AMATS for Federal Funding assistance for the following projects:
Resurfacing Grant:
1.) Terex Road Resurfacing (Londonairy Blvd. to Barlow Road)
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Grants:
1.) Veterans Trail Phase 2 - Trail along Prospect Street and Morse Road
2.) Veterans Trail Phase 5 - Trail between Veterans Way Park to Downtown
3.) Hines Hill/Valley View Road Roundabout
Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TASA) Grants:
1.) Veterans Trail Phase 2 - Trail along Prospect Street and Morse Road
2.) Veterans Trail Phase 5 - Trail between Veterans Way Park to Downtown
Right-of-way acquisition & construction cost funding will be split 80%/20% (Federal/City) up to the grant caps. The City of Hudson will be required to perform all engineering, any other misc. improvement costs at 100% local funds.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes, applications are due by August 30, 2019.
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 Projects. This Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peach, health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City of Hudson and the inhabitants thereof, for the reason that it is to apply for this funding by August 30, 2019.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager-Professional Services
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer