HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 10-26RESOLUTION NO. 10-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR STATE HIGHWAYS FUNDING THROUGH
THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21sT CENTURY
PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICATION:(1)
MEETS THE COMMUNITY'S IDENTIFIED TRANSPORTATION NEEDS;
AND (2) IS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION
OF THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction is desirous of
undertaking transportation enhancement activities; and
WHEREAS, the State of Arizona is administering the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century ("TEA -21")
Program; and
WHEREAS, the TEA -21 Program requires that the requested
TEA -21 funds address the congressionally -mandated national
objectives; and
WHEREAS, the activities within this application address the
community's identified transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, a grantee of State TEA -21 funds is required to
comply with the Program guidelines and federal statutes and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2010, the Apache Junction City Council
directed staff to submit an application for TEA -21 Program funds
which will be used to landscape and beautify the intersection of
State Route 88 (Idaho Road) and the Old West Highway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Apache Junction Arizona, as follows:
SECTION 1:
Staff is authorized to submit an application to the State of
Arizona Department of Transportation for Round 18 TEA -21 funds,
and the Mayor is authorized to sign the application, contracts
and grant documents for receipt and use of TEA -21 funds for:
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Transportation enhancement activities at the intersection of
State Route 88 (Idaho Road) and the Old West Highway.
SECTION 2:
The Mayor is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to
implement and complete the activities submitted in the
application.
SECTION 3:
The application for State TEA -21 funds furthers the needs under
State guidelines for transportation enhancements on state
highways.
SECTION 4:
The City of Apache Junction shall comply with all State TEA -21
Program guidelines, federal statutes and regulations applicable
to the State TEA -21 Program and certifications contained in the
applications.
SECTION 5:
The City of Apache Junction may expend up to $42,750 in cash to
match the funds provided by the grant.
SECTION 6:
The City of Apache Junction is responsible for the costs related
to the preparation of the scoping and environmental documents;
securing right of way if necessary; securing utility clearances;
and preparation of design documents.
SECTION 7:
The City of Apache Junction is responsible for payment of the
$5,000 review fee to be charged by the Arizona Department of
Transportation.
SECTION 8:
The City of Apache Junction agrees to pay all cost overruns
related to the enhancement project.
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SECTION 9:
The City of Apache Junction agrees to ensure that the project
will be ready to go to bid within three years of the Final
Design Kick Off Meeting to be scheduled by the Arizona
Department of Transportation.
SECTION 10:
The City of Apache Junction agrees to reimburse the Arizona
Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway
Administration for all funds used if the projected is cancelled
by the City of Apache Junction.
SECTION 11:
The City of Apache Junction shall enter into a Joint Project
Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation agreeing
to be responsible for the long term maintenance of the project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION THIS 3RD DAY OF AUGUST 2010.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 3RD DAY OF AUGUST 2010.
or
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY V
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
729/o
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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