Resolutions-2011-59

a z a g, CITY OF TIFFIN RESOLUTION 2011- 58 4 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND APPROVING THE REVITALIZE IOWA' S SOUND ECONOMY ( RISE) GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IRELAND AVENUE NORTH FROM INTERSTATE 80 INTERCHANGE TO THE INTERSTATE RAILROAD CROSSINGS WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin,, Iowa (" City") wishes to make road improvements to Ireland, Avenue, north of the interchange of Ireland Avenue and' Interstate 80 following north to the Interstate Railroad' crossings. WHEREAS, the City is attempting to attract, additional commercial businesses to new development adjacent to Interstate 80 and west of th`e interchange with. l- 380 and Hwy, 218. These locations allow accessibilities to the Interstate systems., Improvements to this road will allow add itionalaccessibility to US ' Hwy 6. ' WHEREAS, the City desires to make these improvements to enhance the economic development for commercial and industrial development within the community and surrounding area and' add to the quality. of life of citizens. These improvements will enhance the continuation and connection of the Johnson County Trail.System and, the City Trails. YY WHEREAS, increased commercial and industrial business creates additional jobs for, citizens and, allows growth of the tax base and is consistent with the intent of the RISE program to, fund„ projects which grow the Iowa tax base and facilitate job creation WHEREAS, the City needs the support of the Revitalize Iowa' s Sound Ec'o'nomy fund`s to assist in the_ improvements needed for this Project which• has been included in Tiffin' s Capital Improvement Projects and future Comprehensive Land Use Plans. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCILOF THE - CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, THAT: Y' 1. Tlie estimated cost of the reconstruction of Ireland Avenue and Bridge with sidewalks is $ 2, 252,500.00 and the City of Tiffin is applying to the RISE program for $ 1, 126250. 00 ( 50%). r 2. The City of Tiffin, , Iowa supports and approves the application to the Revitalize Iowa' s Sound Economy program for funds to facilitate the reconstruction of Ireland Averibe which includes a bridge and sidewalks. ` i 14th Passed and approved this day of December 2011. - Signed y: yce P illips,, NWr i Attest to: / c/ Chris Ba , City Council member v