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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-080RESOLUTION NO. 2022-080 A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Grants Program application; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure matching funds and adequate use of grant funding in line with reporting requirements; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights represents that this project meets the requirements of the SS4A Discretionary Program thereby allowing the project to receive SS4A planning grant funding; and, WHEREAS, upon approval of this application by the state, the City of Columbia Heights, may enter into an agreement with the U.S. DOT for the above -referenced project, and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements; and WHEREAS, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) establishes the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program that will provide $5-6 billion in grants over the next 5 years with funding supporting the Department's National Roadway Safety Strategy and a goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation's roadways; and WHEREAS, the SS4A funding is to be awarded to on a competitive basis to projects that will have a significant local or regional impact; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights will use SS4A planning grant funding to develop a city-wide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights will use SS4A planning grant funding to conduct planning, design, and development activities in support of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights and Anoka County are co -applicants for the SS4A request that will make possible addressing their collective safety concerns on a few specific corridors; and WHEREAS, the city-wide Safety Action Plan will identify and make recommendations for existing safety, access, and mobility issues on the multi -jurisdictional transportation system, and will significantly improve regional freight and commuter traffic and enhance economic development; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes grant agreements may not exceed five years and is committed to completing the city-wide Safety Action Plan within that time frame; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City Council hereby supports the pursuit of Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Discretionary Program funding and authorizes staff to prepare and submit the necessary application materials. 2. The City commits to providing the required 20% local match for the identified improvements and fulfilling reporting requirements during the development of the Safety Action Plan. The City commits to guiding a process that will result in a Safety Action Plan that meets SS4A program requirements and results in priority projects which are eligible for future implementation funding awards. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 12th day of September, 2022 Offered by: Jacobs Seconded by: Novitsky Roll Call: All Ayes Am da Marquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sa ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary