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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 13-119 Community Choices for Idaho pre-applications McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 13-119 Meeting Date July 11, 2013 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: Notice of Intent applications for FY14 Community Choices for Idaho program Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council     City Manager     Clerk     Treasurer     Community Development     Police Department     Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: TBD ; at least 7.34% of total project cost is required match; maximum grant is $500,000 Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: Idaho Transportation Department (Federal Highways funding) Airport      Library    TIMELINE: Pre-app due 7/15/13; full grant app due 9/03/13; project must be complete by 9/30/14 Information Systems      Grant Coordinator / Originator  SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Idaho Transportation Department has allocated approximately $3.5 million statewide for transportation projects identified in the Transportation Alternatives Program including, but not limited to: on and off road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and non-motorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety related infrastructure and transportation projects. ITD is soliciting pre-applications for this funding. Applicants may submit any number of pre-applications. After submission, ITD staff will perform site visits to determine which projects will be invited to formally apply for funding. If any projects submitted by the City of McCall are selected to apply, those applications will be presented to the Council prior to submission. City staff are recommending four potential projects to be considered for pre-application: 1. Funding for the FY14 Park St. reconstruction project to include funding for pedestrian facilities 2. Wooley Avenue detached pathway 3. Completion of pathway from Deinhard Lane to Springs apartments 4. McCall Redevelopment Agency pedestrian improvements This funding will be extremely competitive and successful projects will be those that provide the most benefit to the most people, link people to services, provide safety and accessibility, and address the needs of children, elderly and disabled. There is a required match of at least 7.34%, however, applicants that can provide more match will be more competitive.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve submission of notice of intent applications for the projects identified above.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION