City Council Resolution 2007-1BCITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO 2007 -1B
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
5AFETEA -LU TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDING FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF GRADE- SEPARATED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AND
CONNECTING PATHWAY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has adopted a long term plan for pathway development in the
City, and
WHEREAS, construction of pedestrian crossings and connecting pathways is consistent with the long
term plan and is now a high priority for immediate construction, and
WHEREAS, off -road pathway and pedestrian/bicycle facility development along the Tnnk Highway 25
corridor is necessary to provide a safe route for pedestrians and bikers traveling to many various points of
destination along the city pathway system, and
WHEREAS, grade- separated pedestrian crossings and pathway improvements can be constructed
primarily on state and city right -of -way, and preliminary permission for use of state highway night -of -way
for ofd road paths built by the City has bees granted, and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has conducted a citizen survey which has indicated that walking and
biking is a leisure activity enjoyed by a cross section of the population, and whereas the survey indicated
popular support for further development of pathway systems, and
WHEREAS, development of grade- separated pedestrian crossings and pathway improvements along with
landscaping enhancements will enhance the safety of pedestrians and bikers crossing Trunk Highway 25,
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOL VED.
1. The City authorizes submittal of SAFETEA -LU Transportation Enhancement funding
applications for funds necessary to complete grade- separated pedestrian crossings, pathway
improvements and associated landscaping.
2. The City authorizes finding of ineligible expenses estimated at a cost of $362,880 which,
when combined with 20% of project costs ($259,200) results in a cost to the City of $522,080.
3. The City authorizes f coding of 20 °/6 of the total construction cost outlined in the grant. Total
construction cost is estimated at $1,296,000. City share at 20% equals $259,200.
4. The City shall maintain all improvements constructed for the life of the improvements which
include sealcoating, crack filling, mowing, tree trimming, etc. Annual maintenance and sinking
fund expenses are estimated at $25,000 year.