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Home My WebLink About67-24 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 67-24 File Number: 2024-1714 2024 FEDERAL AID TRANSPORTATION (GRANT APPLICATIONS): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, MILLSAP RD. & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, STEPHEN CARR MEMORIAL DRIVE/I-49 INTERCHANGE, AND MLK WALKABILITY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission has issued a call for projects to be funded with Federal -Aid funds suballocated to Northwest Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at the following Federal and Local participating rations, up to the maximum Federal -aid available: Work Work Phase Federal % City % -Type Projects that reach Preliminary Engineering 80% 20% construction Right -of -Way 80% 20% Utilities 80% 20% Construction 80% 20% Construction Engineering 80% 20% Projects that never progress All Phases 0% 100% to construction NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes the application submittal for the Rupple Road Lighting, Drake Street Trail Connection, Millsap Rd. & College Ave. Intersection, Stephen Carr Memorial Drive/1-49 Interchange, and MLK Walkability Improvement projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas will participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing of the local match requirement. Page 1 Resolution: 67-24 File Number: 2024-1714 Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 20, 2024 Approved: Page 2 Attest: `j%%11lfll11111 ��` FF;K•�• T Re ��. ol Y OF Sc%�� • • .t^ Z �J:-AYETTEVILLE: co , h CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024 TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council THRU: Chris Brown, Public Works Director Susan Norton, Chief of Staff FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager SUBJECT: 2024 Federal Aid Transportation Grant Applications RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2024-1714 Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allowing staff to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. Grant projects include the Rupple Road Lighting, Drake Street Trail Connection, Millsap Rd. & College Ave Intersection, Stephen Carr Memorial Drive/1-49 Interchange, and MILK Walkability Improvements. BACKGROUND: The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill provides more opportunities for Federal funding assistance. Grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Block Grant -Attributable (STBGP-A) Program, and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). In total, these programs will provide over $15 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region. Additionally, the State Department of Transportation offers a statewide grant opportunity through their Transportation Alternatives Program. DISCUSSION: Five projects have been identified for application for federal funding as shown below: Grant Program Existing/New Project Project Description Amount Requested CRP/TAP New Rupple Road Lighting - Persimmon to MLK(Hwy 62 $500,000 TAP Existing Drake Street protected bike lanes and trail connection to Gordon Long Park $500,000 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $1,900,000 STBGP-A New Stephen Carr/1-49 Interchange (Design) $650,000 TAP/CRP New MILK Walkability Improvements $500,000 BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If the grants are approved, the City of Fayetteville will be responsible for 20% of the total project cost while Federal funding will provide 80%. Matching funding has been budgeted through various accounts in anticipation of award of grant funding. Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 On January 30th, 2024, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval to apply. The grant programs require a resolution be included with the application. ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), Call for Projects - NWARPC (#4) Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 re.1m, �kgl City of Fayetteville, 1rkansas 9RKANS PS Legislation File #: 2024-1714 2024 Federal Aid Transportation Grant Applications 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, MILLSAP RD. & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, STEPHEN CARR MEMORIAL DRIVE/I-49 INTERCHANGE, AND MLK WALKABILITY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission has issued a call for projects to be funded with Federal -Aid funds suballocated to Northwest Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at the following Federal and Local participating rations, up to the maximum Federal -aid available: Work Work Phase Federal % City % -Type Projects that reach Preliminary Engineering 80% 20% construction Right -of -Way 80% 20% Utilities 80% 20% Construction 80% 20% Construction Engineering 80% 20% Projects that never progress All Phases 0% 100% to construction NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes the application submittal for the Rupple Road Lighting, Drake Street Trail Connection, Millsap Rd. & College Ave. Intersection, Stephen Carr Memorial Drive/1-49Interchange, and MLK Walkability Improvement projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas will participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing of the local match requirement. Page 1 Resolution: 67-24 File Number: 2024-1714 Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. Page 2 Matt Mihalevich Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2024-1714 Item ID February 20th, 2024 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 4/27/2023 ENGINEERING (621) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allow staff to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. Grant projects include the Rupple Road Lighting, Drake Street Trail Connection, Millsap Rd. & College Ave Intersection, Stephen Carr Memorial Drive/1-49 Interchange, and MLK Walkability Improvements. Budget Impact: Various Various Account Number Various Fund Various Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? Yes Total Amended Budget $ - Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ - Available Budget Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost $ Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ - Remaining Budget V20221130 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number: Original Contract Number: Comments: Approval Date: 4- RECEIVED Regional Planning Commission J A N 10 2024 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE MAYOR'S OFFICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NWARPC FFY 2025 CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR STBGP-A, TAP, & CRP FUNDING The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC), serving as the NWA Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), announces the availability of approximately $12 million in NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program — Attributable (STBGP-A), $1.4 million in NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and $1.5 million in NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025. Availability of FFY 2025 funding is subject to Congressional action. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal suballocated funding to the Fayetteville -Springdale - Rogers AR -MO Urban Area. The STBGP-A, TAP and CRP are federally funded, 80% Federal / 20% Local, reimbursable programs and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. Additional information on the programs can be found at: STBG Fact Sheet: www.ti-ivva.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/stbg.cfrrl TAP Fact Sheet: www.fliwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/ta.cfm CRP Fact Sheet: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructi.ire-law/crp fact sheet_cfm APPLICATION INFORMATION: The FFY 2025 STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP Funding Request Applications are available at the NWARPC office located at 1311 Clayton Street, Springdale, AR 72762 and online at www.nwarpc.org/lunding-prograni S '. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 11:59 P.M. (CDT), THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024. Any funding request submitted after this deadline will not be considered. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Regional Planner, NWARPC, 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125 x106. FFY 2025 STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects Notice —January 7, 2024 Project Funding Request Deadline — April 4, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. CDT NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner — EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285- 1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.orr,; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC at least 48 hours before the meeting. Si necesita information en otro idioma, comunigese NWARPC cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta.