Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 05-03-16
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Department of Engineering and Construction
Title:
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Approval of an application for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for Broken Arrow Main Street Bikeway, and approval of and authorization to execute Resolution No. 921 to Request Programming of Tulsa Urbanized Area Transportation Alternatives Funds
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Background:
The City of Broken Arrow is applying for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)15-16 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for design and construction of the Broken Arrow Main Street Bikeway, which is a combination of bikeways (striped bike lanes along streets), signed routes (bicycle symbols and signage to encourage vehicles and bicycles to share the road), and trails (off-street trails), at a total estimated cost of $299,913.63. The application, prepared by Landplan Consultants, is attached. The deadline for submittal of applications to the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) is May 20.
The request is for $224,935.22 (75%) federal funds, to be matched by 25% City funds in the amount of $74,978.41, for a total of $299,913.63. Funding of the local share will be from the 2014 Quality of Life GO Bond.
Cost: $74,978.41 local match; $299,913.63 total
Prepared By: Jeff Bigby, Acting Director of Engineering and Construction
Reviewed By: Parks and Recreation Department
Finance Department
Assistant City Manager - Operations
Legal Department
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: TAP Application
Resolution No. 921
Recommendation:
Approve the application for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for the Broken Arrow Main Street Bikeway, and approve and authorize execution of Resolution No. 921 to Request Programming of Tulsa Urbanized Area Transportation Alternatives Funds.