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City Council Resolution 2007-1ACITY OF MONTICELLO RESOLUTION NO 2007 -IA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR SAFETEA 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 team plan and is now a high priority for immediate construction, and r WHEREAS, off -road pathway and pedestrian/bicycle facility development along the County State Aid Highway 39 corridor is necessary to provide a safe route for pedestrians and bikers graveling 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 county and city right -of- -way, and preliminary permission for use of county road right -of- way for off -road paths built by the City has been granted, and WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has conducted a citizen survey which has indicated that walling 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 wild enhance the safety and experience of pedestrians and bikers following the historic and scenic Great River Road, NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED: 1. The City authorizes submittal of SAFETEA -LU Transportation Enhancement finding applications for funds necessary to complete grade - separated pedestrian crossings, pathway improvements and associated landscaping. 2. The City authorizes funding of ineligible expenses estimated at a cost of $148,400 which, when combined with 20% of project costs ($106,000) results in a cost to the City of $254,400. 3. The City authorizes funding of 20% of the total construction cost outlined in the grant. Total construction cost is estimated at $530,000. City share at 20• /a equals $106,000. 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. 5. The City shall develop policies and ordinances that will promote the safe and effective use of the facilities by all citizens. Adopted by the Monticello City Council this 8" day of January 2007. &�I- Clint Herbst, Mayor ATTEST: a " � D Jeff Q ty Administrator