HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-15 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 22-15
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROOMS AND EXPANDED PARKING AT
GORDON LONG PARK, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $260,000.00
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal Aid Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) funds are available for certain city projects at the following Federal
and City participating ratios:
Construction of City Projects
City projects programmed but
not let to contract
and
Work Phase
Federal %
City %
Preliminary Engineering
0%
100%
Right -of -Way
80%
20%
Utilities
80%
20%
Construction
80%
20%
Construction Engineering
0%
100%
All Phases
0%
100%
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission previously
awarded $22,314.00 in TAP funds for the design of new restrooms and expanded parking at the
Gordon Long Park Trailhead; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission has approved the
funding required for the construction of the improvements to the Gordon Long Park Trailhead in
the amount of $260,000.00, which requires the City to provide matching funds in the amount of
$65,000.00.
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 expresses its
willingness to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this project.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute all appropriate agreements with the Arkansas Highway and
Transportation Department to expedite the construction of the above -stated improvements.
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Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full
support and hereby authorizes Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department to initiate
action to implement this project.
Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, recognizing $260,000.00 in federal
revenue.
PASSED and APPROVED this 201h day of January, 2015.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerkl,'#W',`fir
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 1F WestMountain72701
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Text File
File Number: 2014-0598
Agenda Date: 1/20/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 18
GORDON LONG PARK TRAILHEAD - TAP REVENUE:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO
UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROOMS AND EXPANDED
PARKING AT GORDON LONG PARK, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $260,000.00
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal Aid Transportation Alternatives Program
(TAP) funds are available for certain city projects at the following Federal and City participating ratios:
Work Phase Federal %
Ci %
Construction of City Projects Preliminary Engineering
0% 100%
Right -of -Way 80%
20%
Utilities 80%
20%
Construction 80%
20%
Construction Engineering 0%
100%
City projects programmed but
not let to contract All Phases 0%
100%
and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission previously awarded $22,314.00
in TAP funds for the design of new restrooms and expanded parking at the Gordon Long Park
Trailhead; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission has approved the funding
required for the construction of the improvements to the Gordon Long Park Trailhead in the amount of
$260,000.00, which requires the City to provide matching funds in the amount of $65,000.00.
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 expresses its willingness to
participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this project.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes the Mayor and City
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Clerk to execute all appropriate agreements with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
to expedite the construction of the above -stated improvements.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and
hereby authorizes Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this
project.
Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas approves a budget adjustment, a
copy of which is attached to this Resolution, recognizing $260,000.00 in federal revenue.
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