Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE CITY OF STOW, OHIO ("STOW") FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("STBG") FUNDS AND TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATES SET ASIDE PROGRAM ("TASA") FUNDS PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY ("AMATS") FOR THE NORTON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND VETERANS TRAIL RAILS TO TRAIL PROJECT.
Brief Description: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for federal funds. The City of Stow is the sponsor for these improvements.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
This is a request to apply to AMATS as a joint applicant with the City of Stow for the following projects:
1.) Norton Road Reconstruction Project (Hudson Drive to Metro Bike Trail crossing). The project includes intersection improvements at Hudson Drive, complete roadway reconstruction, new sidewalks and drainage improvements and tunnel at the Hike & Bike Trail Crossing.
The funding source is STBG funds and the project, if selected, project costs would be split 80/20 with the state paying for 80% of project costs up to the funding maximum and the Cities splitting the 20% matching funds.
2.) Veterans Trail Rails to Trails project from Springdale Road in Stow to Barlow Road in Hudson. The project includes removal of the existing railroad tracks and construction of a new 10' wide multi-purpose trail.
The funding source is TASA funds and the City is requesting additional funding as permitted by AMATS funding policy. The funding is split 80/20 with the state paying for 80% of the construction costs up to the funding maximum and the Cities splitting the matching 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 Requir...
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