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 PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (“AMATS”) FOR THE NORTON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for federal funds. The City of Stow is the sponsor for this improvement.
Body
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 project:
1.) Norton Road Reconstruction Project (Hudson Drive to Metro Bike Trail crossing)
Estimated Total Cost: $7,000,000
The 20% local match will be split 50/50 with Stow. This is a complete reconstruction of the roadway.
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 to AMATS no later than October 31, 2021.
No
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 above stated project.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager-Professional Services
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer