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Home My WebLink About120-22 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 120-22 File Number: 2022-0392 ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL -AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THROUGH THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 EACH FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 1-49 AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PROJECT, AND TO APPROVE A CITY MATCH OF $125,000.00 FOR EACH GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -aid Transportation Alternatives Program funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to develop or improve the 1-49 and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Interchange Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and maintained by the applicant for the life of the project. 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 these projects, including maintenance of Page 1 Printed on 5118122 Resolution: 120-22 File Number: 2022-0392 these projects and providing local matching funds in the amount of $125,000.00 for each grant. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute all appropriate applications, agreements, and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated projects. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on 5/17/2022 Attest: -�-� MAI- Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer •��1�1%I 1T Rr+lp�►i dF ' •�i'ti N A _v�tAYtj�lvll_L .� Irv. q �P •Z. ��yp�•��KAN'; OJ�� FI 14! f ►►aa`�s Page 2 Printed on 5118122 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 Text File File Number: 2022-0392 Agenda Date: 5/17/2022 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meetinq File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: A.14 ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL -AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THROUGH THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 EACH FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE I-49 AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PROJECT, AND TO APPROVE A CITY MATCH OF $125,000.00 FOR EACH GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -aid Transportation Alternatives Program funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to develop or improve the I-49 and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Interchange Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and maintained by the applicant for the life of the project. 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 these projects, including maintenance of these projects and providing local matching funds in the amount of $125,000.00 for each grant. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute all appropriate applications, agreements, and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated projects. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 511812022 File Number: 2022-0392 authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 511812022 Matt Mihalevich Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2022-0392 Legistar File ID May 17th, 2022 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 4/27/2022 Submitted Date Action Recommendation: ENGINEERING (621) Division / Department Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allow staff to submit an application of an 80% federal 20% local matching grant through the Arkansas Department of Transportation and through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Transportation Alternative Programs for an award up to $500,000 each with City match of up to $125,0000 for each grant to fund active transportation elements associated with the 1-49 and MLK (Hwy62) interchange project. Budget Impact: 4603.860.xxxx-5814.05 - Improvements Trails Account Number 46030.xxxx Project Number 4603 - Trails Project 2019 Bonds Fund Fund 2019 Trail Bond Project Title Budgeted Item? No Current Budget Funds Obligated Does item have a cost? No Budget Adjustment Attached? No Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Original Contract Number: Current Balance Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget $ 430,354.00 $ 295,994.00 C134,360.00 134,360.00 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Approval Date: V20210527 Comments: If the grant is approved, matching funds are estimated to be $125,000 and funds have been identified in the second phase of the trail development portion of the 2019 bonds. —� CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF MAY 17T", 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff Chris Brown, City Engineer FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager DATE: April 27th, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEMO SUBJECT: 2022-0392 1-49 & MLK (Hwy 62) interchange active transportation funding through Arkansas Department of Transportation & Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning - Transportation Alternatives Programs RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allow staff to submit an application of an 80% federal 20% local matching grant through the Arkansas Department of Transportation and through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Transportation Alternative Programs for an award up to $500,000 each with City match of up to $125,0000 for each grant to fund active transportation elements associated with the 1-49 and MLK (Hwy62) interchange project. BACKGROUND: The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is in the design phase for improving the interchange of 1-49 and MLK (Hwy 62). The Fayetteville Active Transportation Master Plan identifies the Shiloh Trail along the west side of the interchange and the Tsa La Gi Trail along the south side MLK. These important connections need to be incorporated during the design phase of the new interchange. City staff has been in discussions with ARDOT and have proposed incorporating in the design a 12-foot-wide shared use trail and a grade separated crossing under MLK for the Shiloh Trail. In addition, the city requested widening the standard sidewalk to a 12-foot-wide shared use trail for the Tsa La Gi Trail along the south side of MLK for the extent of the project. This trail along MLK will provide a critical bicycle and pedestrian connection through the interchange and on west to Walmart. Based on the current ARDOT bicycle accommodation policy from 2005, the department will fund the construction of 5-foot-wide sidewalks and bike lanes in the highway. Bike lanes in a busy highway like MLK have proven to be uncomfortable and underutilized. The policy considers a separated shared use path to be for recreation and is not eligible for funding as part of the project. Therefore, the City will be responsible for the cost to incorporate comfortable infrastructure for bicycles and pedestrians through this busy interchange. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 DISCUSSION: The Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission are currently accepting applications for funding through their Transportation Alternatives Programs. The proposed shared use paved trails are eligible for funding through these grant programs. In addition, since this project is being designed and constructed through the Arkansas Department of Transportation the funding can be applied directly to the project with minimal staff time necessary to manage the grant. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: The total estimated cost for the active transportation related elements is $1,700,000. The maximum award amount for both of the Transportation Alternatives Program grants is $500,000 Funding has been programed through phase II trails bond funds to make up the funding gap. If both of the grants are approved and fully funded, the City will be responsible for 20% of the total project cost, or $240,000 funded through phase II of the trails bond funds. The Active Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed the project proposal during their March 9th, 2022 meeting and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply. The Transportation Committee reviewed the request to apply during their April 26th, 2022 meeting and voted unanimously to apply for the grants. Attachments: Sample Resolution Active Transportation Plan Map 1-49 & MLK (Hwy 62) Concept Map with active transportation improvements shown SAMPLE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF SPONSOR NAME TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS WHEREAS, Sponsor Name understands Federal -aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to develop or improve Project Name, and WHEREAS, Sponsor Name understands that Federal -aid Funds are available for this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement, and WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and maintained by the applicant for the life of the project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY SPONSOR'S GOVERNING BODYTHAT: SECTION I: Sponsor Name will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project. SECTION II: Title of Sponsor's CEO/CAO is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated project. SECTION III: Sponsor's Governing Body pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation to initiate action to implement this project. THIS RESOLUTION adopted this day of 12022. Signed: ATTEST: (SEAL) Notes: Name of Sponsor's CEO/CAO • "Sponsor Name" is the name of the Agency (i.e. the City of Anywhere, Universal County, the Arkansas Department of Trails) • "Sponsor's Governing Body" is the group of individuals that make the final financial decisions for the Agency (i.e. City Council, Quorum Court, Board of Directors, Commission) • "Sponsor's CEO/CAO" is the person in charge of the day-to-day activities at the agency (i.e. Mayor, City Manager, County Judge, Executive Director, etc.) • "Project Name" is the name of the project from the application Wedin ■..■■i■■.T11a1 ....edi Bridd$ �ign_T 71 Wedinrgton Brid I_ Shiloh Trail will continue to Hwy 112 ' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■��9irxo�{oa r a (Construction 2025) 49 16 ��a� ar I And extend along HWY 112 �d'I to Bentonville in the Future N C_ DSO, �- E Cross Y' v 0 Church = a:Ozarks �;ElectriC m W E m' Civeland St cl. a- CJVC Persimmon S � h . , ■ ■ , , ■ , ■ Owl P�reek Trail Owl Creek Trail .� • � "-��-. .., Owl Cree rail �::■r;a�R �.."„'1 �.'1i■....■■�■� '..oadSidepath • Mountain _ ••,�.•----........s ` Ranch ��.• k l_ Apts. i CreekLegend o • 3 ; Trail Proposed to be Constructed with 04074 —I Trail Planned with 15th Street Overpass �' • •�� 71 ; 2024 Planned Trail Construction { 2025 Planned Trail Construction eo 'k Trail Construction with BB0411 • /Q Existing Shared -Use Paved Trail .y 2025 Planned Construction by _ Future Shared -Use Paved Trails City of Fayetteville 49 C: • �- ` C/)- 62 % rn- N ' `4 ? • % Stone St L Centennial w� e Southern E %We RamayLn ar Holcomb Park As. 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'K } Detection r : — i Include Sidewalk here _ Tie to existing newly built 12 ft wide trail _ r 14 ft clear between ! i1 VISE walls (typ.) ^wit Relocate Driveway 10 ft Greenspace r[ t' 12 ft Trail (typ.) r West to Finger Rd.' R City Standard 14 ft wide x 8ft tall a Colored Concrete iw precast box culvert 1F ¢' • A Crosswalk (typ.) _ � ,r =r ��#' F � � z�•� � 1. h is FE wi,! Consolidate Drives +� h I Offset Intersection jwith passive detection RRFB P1, j Continue to Finger Rd.