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HomeMy WebLinkAbout063-26 RESOLUTION Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 112 TUNNEL, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL EXTENSION, OLD WIRE ROAD LIGHTING, MILLSAP ROAD & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, NORTH STREET CORRIDOR, AND THE HUNTSVILLE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant-Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $14 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal-aid available; and WHEREAS, five projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Project Description Amount Matching Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd to Ash St. $300,000 $75,000 TAP- NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension $500,000 $125,000 TAP- ARDOT Existing Hwy 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 Page 2 STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 $150,000 WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval. 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 Mayor Rawn 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 for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn 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 March 5, 2026 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2026-331 MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2026 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THROUGH: Chris Brown, Public Works Director FROM: Justin Bland, City Engineer SUBJECT: FFY 2027 Federal Aid Transportation Grant Applications 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 Highway 112 Tunnel, Mission Blvd. Trail extension, Old Wire Road Lighting, Millsap Rd. & College Ave Intersection, North Street corridor, and the Huntsville Road corridor. BACKGROUND: Grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)(1.4 Million), the Surface Transportation Block Grant-Attributable (STBGP-A) Program ($12 Million), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) (1.3 Million). In total, these programs will provide an estimated $14.7 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 Grant Amount Requested Req. City Matching Funds Source of Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd. to Ash St. $300,000 $75,000 TAP - NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension (Rush Dr. to Maple St. $500,000 $125,000 TAP - ARDOT Existing Highway 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 02016 - Trails STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 46020 – Street Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor (Greenway Trail to College Ave.) $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor (School Ave. to Happy Hollow Rd.) $600,000 $150,000 Projects Bond 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. The grant programs require a resolution be included with the application. ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2026-331 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 112 TUNNEL, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL EXTENSION, OLD WIRE ROAD LIGHTING, MILLSAP ROAD & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, NORTH STREET CORRIDOR, AND THE HUNTSVILLE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant-Attributable Program (STBGP-A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $14 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal-aid available; and WHEREAS, five projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Project Description Amount Matching Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd to Ash St. $300,000 $75,000 TAP- NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension $500,000 $125,000 TAP- ARDOT Existing Hwy 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 Page 2 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 $150,000 WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval. 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 Mayor Rawn 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 for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn 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. City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2026-331 Item ID 3/3/2026 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item Sara Combs 2/10/2026 ENGINEERING (621) Submitted By 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 Highway 112 Tunnel, Mission Blvd. Trail extension, Old Wire Road Lighting, Millsap Rd. & College Ave Intersection, North Street corridor, and the Huntsville Road corridor. Budget Impact: Various Various Account Number Fund Various Various Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item?Yes Total Amended Budget $11,224,218.12 Expenses (Actual+Encum)$- Available Budget $11,224,218.12 Does item have a direct cost?No Item Cost $- Is a Budget Adjustment attached?No Budget Adjustment $- Remaining Budget $11,224,218.12 V20221130 Purchase Order Number:Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number:Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Comments:Total Amended Budget is the total budget remaining in the Trail Development and Streets Bond projects.