RESOLUTION NO. 48-15

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEDERAL AID FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE U.S. HIGHWAY 50 AND B.5 ROAD PATH PROJECT, AUTHORIZING CITY MATCHING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Recitals:

 The City has requested funds from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for a local construction project to be completed across Highway 50 along the B ½ Road alignment. The proposed project will tie into the City’s previously completed Community Development Block Grant project on B ½ Road west of Highway 50, utilize the eastbound lane over Highway 50 and then construct additional bike path along B ½ Road to tie into Mesa County’s existing bike path at 27 ¾ Road. Pedestrian level lighting, Type 7 barrier down the middle and new bridge railing/fencing will provide for an inviting and safe facility.

 Federal aid funds were awarded to the City for the Transportation Alternatives Program, through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the City of Grand Junction. The Project identifying numbers are PROJECT # TAP M555-032, (Project Code 20736 / STIP SR37010). A total amount of $1,200,000 is awarded to the City from the Program and pursuant to the IGA the City must contribute matching funds in the amount of $300,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT:

Federal aid funds in the amount of $1,200,000 awarded to the City for construction work for the U.S. HIGHWAY 50 AND B.5 ROAD PATH Project are hereby accepted and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to expend $300,000 in matching funds for the project. The City Manager is authorized to execute and enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 18^th day of November, 2015.

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       Phyllis Norris

 President of the Council

ATTEST:

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Stephanie Tuin

City Clerk