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Request for City of Rochester Hills Resolution in Support and to Commit Matching Funds for the M-150 Non-Motorized Connectivity Project
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Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills has prepared and is applying to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to receive a grant for the M-150 Non-Motorized Connectivity Project that will provide sidewalk on the east side of M-150 between Michelson and Nawakwa, including non-motorized sidewalk and crosswalk improvements on the M-150 bridge over M-59;
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills supports the M-150 Non-Motorized Connectivity Project as it improves access over M-59, it fills a gap in the non-motorized transportation system that is identified in the Rochester Hills Master Transportation Plan, it increases access and use by residents and visitors of the SMART regional bus system, and increases access to the Paint Creek Trail and the Clinton River Trail that are part of the Iron Belle Trail and Great Lake-to-Lake Trail, two major statewide trail systems to the north of the project location;
Whereas, the total estimated project cost is $1,795,956 with the TAP program funding 80% of the estimated project cost or $1,436,765, and the City of Rochester Hills committing to fund 20% of the estimated project cost or $359,191 from the Rochester Hills Major Roads Fund;
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills commits to being responsible for grant reporting requirements, engineering, permits, administration, potential cost overruns, and any non-participating items, if applicable;
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills is requesting MDOT Oakland TSC implement the project on their behalf;
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council authorizes Mayor Bryan Barnett to act as the applicant agency’s agent during project development and sign a project agreement upon receipt of a grant funding award, and that the City of Rochester Hills commits to owning and operating the constructed facility and commits to funding/implementing a maintenance plan/program over the design life of the sidewalks, including the portion on the M-150 bridge over M-59, that is constructed with TAP funds; and
Further Resolved, that Rochester Hills City Council certifies that financing is secured, available, and committed to use in constructing the project. This includes matching funds, nonparticipating funds, if applicable, and cash flow available for a locally let project.