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 DOWNTOWN ADAPTIVE SIGNALS SYSTEM.
Brief Description: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for federal funds to assist with funding the Downtown Adaptive Signals System. The estimated project cost is $2,896,174. The CMAQ funding request will be for, $2,316,939 (80%), and the City would be responsible for the remaining $579,234 (20%).
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
This is a request to submit an application to AMATS for Federal CMAQ funding assistance for the Downtown Adaptive Signals System with a Total Estimated Project Cost of $2,986,174. The CMAQ grant request will be in the amount of $2,316,939 (80% x $2,896,174 = $2,316,939).
The City of Hudson is responsible for any additional design, right-of-way acquisition & construction cost.
If awarded, the construction of the remaining design of the project is anticipated in 2023-2024 and construction in 2026.
Timing Considerations
The City will apply for CMAQ funding, and we will determine if we received funding in late 2021.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
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,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer