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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: RESOLUTION NO. 10-26 PAGE 1 OF 3 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. RESOLUTION NO. 10-26 PAGE 2 OF 3 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 RESOLUTION NO. 10-26 PAGE 3 OF 3 . INSALACO