HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 19-227 TAP grant for 1st StreetMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 19-227
Meeting Date October 16, 2019
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request for Approval to Submit a Transportation Alternatives Grant application for 1st Street Pedestrian Improvements
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Up to $500,000
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Idaho Transportation Department Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Draft grant submittal deadline: Nov. 8, 2019.
Final application deadline: Feb. 2, 2020.
Information Systems
Eco Devo Planner
Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), in conjunction with the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LTHAC) administers federal grant funding through the Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP) (formerly known as Community Choices for Idaho). The TAP program provides grants up to $500,000 for the construction of pedestrian facilities that improve non-driver access
to public transportation, schools and/or business centers. A local cash match of at least 7.34% is required. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements.
The grant’s project completion timeline (2022 or 2023) coincides with the City’s planned reconstruction of 1st Street as part of Phase 3B of the Downtown Core Project. Therefore, the
grant request will be targeted toward construction of pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalk, curb and gutter, street trees, cross walks, etc.) along the east and west sides of 1st Street
between E. Lake Street (SH55) and Park Street. Funding to extend sidewalk on the east side of 1st Street from Park Street south to the community center will also be proposed as bid-alternate
part of the project and constructed if adequate funding is made available. This would provide a safe pedestrian connection between the Community Center, High School, railroad pathway,
Idaho Street separated pathway, mountain bike pump track, and skate park to downtown core businesses, the Transit Center, City services and the Library.
More information about the TAP grant program is available at: https://itd.idaho.gov//alt-programs/
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve submittal of a Transportation Alternatives Program grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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