HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 12-21RESOLUTION NO. 12-21
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 ENHANCEMENT 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 Enhancement ("TE") Program; and
WHEREAS, the TE Program requires that the requested TE
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 TE funds is required to comply
with the Program guidelines and federal statutes and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2012, the Apache Junction City
Council concurred with the staff's recommendation to submit an
application for TE Program funds which will be used to landscape
and beautify the Apache Trail from Rennick to Ironwood Drive.
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 19 TE funds, and
the Mayor is authorized to sign the application, contracts and
grant documents for receipt and use of TE funds for:
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Transportation enhancement activities on the Apache Trail from
Rennick to Ironwood Drive.
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 TE 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 TE
Program guidelines, federal statutes and regulations applicable
to the State TE Program and certifications contained in the
applications.
SECTION 5:
The City of Apache Junction shall provide 5.7% in cash match to
match the funds provided by the grant. Further, the City may opt
to provide additional funds as a cash match for the project.
SECTION 6:
As applicable, 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 for advertisement within 36 months from the
Notice -to -Proceed.
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 5TH DAY OF ARE 2012.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 5TH
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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DAY Offi JUNE 2012.