HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 2019-01 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO CORRIDOR
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AND COMMITTING TO PROVIDE LOCAL
MATCHING FUNDS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND ACCEPTANCE OF
TRANSPORTATION GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax, Iowa is applying to the Corridor Metropolitan Planning
Organization for $403,200.00 of federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) or Transportation
Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) funding to construct the Fairfax-CR Trail from the existing trail located on Lot
`A' of Arp's Meadows First Addition for a length of 2,400 feet to the easterly corporate limits of Fairfax.
WHEREAS, the City has the legal jurisdiction and authority to construct, finance, operate and
maintain the proposed recreational trail within Fairfax city limits for a minimum of twenty years.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, as
follows:
1. That the City of Fairfax, Iowa agrees to conform with the regulations, statutes, terms, and
conditions described in the application and instructions.
2. Comply with conditions of accepting transportation funding from the Corridor Metropolitan
Planning Organization.
3. That the City commits to provide the matching funds of $100,800.00 proposed in the funding
application contingent upon award, and acceptance, of federal STBG or TA funding for the
above-mentioned project. The City of Fairfax is under no obligation to perform said project if
Fairfax's application for funding is not approved.
4. That if federal STBG or TA funds are approved for the above-mentioned project, the required
local matching funds will be included in the future Capital Improvements Program, and the City
will adequately maintain the project for its intended public use for a minimum of twenty years
following completion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, that the Mayor
and the City Clerk/Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Resolution.
Passed and approved this 81h day of January, 2019.
AYES: Otto, Daly, Kell, Volk, and Wainwright
NAYS: None
Burnell G. Frieden, Mayor
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