Resolutions-2026-047

RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 047 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET -ASIDE PROGRAM ( TA SET -ASIDE) APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin is interested in the development of Marengo Road ( U.S.6) to include a Safe Routes to School trails 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 recreation trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian underpass is estimated at $ 2, 000;and, 300, WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana School District are still working on details regarding the cost -sharing agreement for this project and between the two entities the cost of the project is covered; and WHEREAS, the Statewide Transportation Alternatives grant funds are sought to provide financial assistance for the development of such facilities; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, authorizes and approve 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 $750, 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 specification attached thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the IDOT. 2. That it 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 the public recreational use. 3. That it will maintainadequate financial records on the proposed action to substantiate claims for cost -sharing. On the 1stday of October, 2026, at a special meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Limkemann introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 047 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET -ASIDE PROGRAM ( TA SET -ASIDE) APPLICATION, and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Schnedler. Ayes: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. Nays: None. Absent: Johnson.