Resolutions-2023-077

RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 077 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM ( TAP)APPLICATION Whereas, The City of Tiffin is interested in the development of North Park Road to include a Safe Routes to Schools Trail to improve connections to the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for the safety and enjoyment of the residents, the City, the surrounding area and the entire State of Iowa; and, Whereas, the cost to build the recreational trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian underpass is estimated at $ 1, 000;and, 500, Whereas, the City of Tiffin has secured $ 000 in Surface Transportation 1, 200, Block Grant ( STBG) funds from the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County; and, Whereas, the Statewide Transportation Alternatives grant funds are sought to provide financial assistance for the development of such facilities, Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, authorizes and approves the Statewide Transportation Alternatives application; and, Be it further resolved that the City of Tiffin will make an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation in the amount of $ 500, 000 and maintain the trail, once completed, for a minimum of 20 years, Be it further resolved that the City of Tiffin certifies to the following: 1. That it is in complete accordance with the grant proposal and that it will carry out the development in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the DOT. 2. That is has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project and the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of the City for public recreational use. 3. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed action to substantiate claims for cost -sharing. On the 21St day of November, 2023, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Orris. introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 077,A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM TAP) APPLICATION and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Limkemann. Ayes: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris. Nays: None. Absent: None.