HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 08_INCOG Grant Transportation Alternatives ProgramCITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2024-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, TO REQUEST
PROGRAMMING OF TULSA URBANIZED AREA TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM AND/OR
CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR A SIDEWALKS CONNECTIVITY PROJECT IN OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, Transportation Alternatives Program and Carbon Reduction Program funds
have been made available for transportation improvements within the Tulsa Transportation
Management Area; and,
WHEREAS, the engineer's preliminary estimate of total cost is $2,404,485.98, split across two
separate projects costing $858,364.50 and $1,546,121.48 respectively, and Federal participation
under the terms of the federal law, IIJA Act, relating to Transportation Alternatives Program and/or
Carbon Reduction Program funds are hereby requested for funding of sixty-five percent (65%) of
the two projects' costs; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso proposes to use the Half -Penny Fund for the balance of the
project costs and agrees to provide for satisfactory maintenance after completion, and to furnish
the necessary right-of-way clear and unobstructed; and,
WHEREAS, City of Owasso has required matching funds available and further agrees to
deposit with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) said matching funds within thirty
(30) days after authorization by the Federal Highway Administration, prior to project letting by
ODOT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA,
that, to wit:
Section 1. The City of Owasso, Oklahoma, has selected two sidewalk connectivity projects for the
Transportation Alternatives Program/Carbon Reduction Program funds in the total amount of
$1,558,056, across two separate applications requesting $556,202 and $1,001,854 respectively, set
forth by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and as outlined in ODOT's transportation
alternatives program guidance & application packet for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and,
Section 2. INCOG is requested to program this project into the Transportation Improvement
Program for the Tulsa Transportation Management Area if this project is selected for funding; and,
Section 3. Upon inclusion in the Program, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission is requested
to concur in the programming and selection of this project and to submit the same to the Federal
Highway Administration for its approval; and,
Resolution 2024-08
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Section 4. The chief project sponsor for the City of Owasso is authorized to sign all necessary
documents on behalf of the citizens of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma. The chief project sponsor
is authorized to submit additional information as may be required and act as the official
representative of the City of Owasso in this and subsequent related activities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of December, 2024.
Alvin Fruga, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heather Stewart, Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
Resolution 2024-08
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