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RESOLUTION 2010-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ENDORSING THE SUBMISSION
OF A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RANCH CREEK TRAIL OF
THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso embraces the principle of the Transportation Enhancement
Program, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso desires to implement a portion of the Metro Trails Plan for
the Tulsa Transportation Management Area and connect to the funded Mohawk-Owasso Trail
and Bikeway; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso desires to provide a facility that offers an alternative
transportation mode; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso desires to provide a multi-use trail that will function as a
trailhead with an existing parking lot and restroom; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso desires to provide a facility that allows its citizens to access
a scenic location with opportunities for environmental education and wildlife viewing; and,
WHEREAS, the Larkin Bailey Foundation has agreed to provide an easement for the trail;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso desires to obtain assistance in addressing transportation
infrastructure needs through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Enhancement
Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso submitted a 2011 Transportation Enhancement preliminary
grant application to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation on September 29, 2010 for the
Ranch Creek Trail;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA that a grant application requesting $475,349.60 in state enhancement funding with
a corresponding match of $118,837.40 to be provided by the City of Owasso be submitted to the
Oklahoma Department of Transportation Enhancement Program for funding assistance
associated with the Ranch Creek Trail.
16th day of November, 2010 by the City Council of the City of
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Do nebra e, Mayor
PASSED AND APPROVED this
Owasso, Oklahoma.
City of Owasso
Resolution No. 2010-15
Page 2
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J lie Lombardi, City Attorney
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City Wit..o~! Limits.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Karl Fritschen
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Resolution 2010-15
Authorizing Application for a Transportation Enhancement
Grant - Ranch Creek Trail
DATE: November 12, 2010
BACKGROUND:
The Transportation Enhancement Program was created in 1991 by Congress under the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), Growing concerns about air quality,
open space, and traffic congestion led Congress to create several programs through legislation
in the 1991 ISTEA Bill. The Transportation Enhancement Program has been carried through with
subsequent Federal transportation bills and continues today, The purpose of the program is to
provide a funding source to states for projects that focus on improving the quality of life for
communities outside the realm of typical highway and road improvement projects. As a
requirement, all projects must be related to the Intermodal Transportation System. The required
relationship must be one of function, proximity, or impact. The most common types of projects
that are typically funded under this program are multi-use trails, adding bicycle lanes within an
existing road corridor, making an intersection safer for pedestrians, or developing a streetscape
that incorporates bicycle and pedestrian amenities.
In an effort to build on the Quality of Life initiative, two Transportation Enhancement pre-
applications were recently submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT),
The pre-application process allows the review panel to select projects that meet the intent of
the Enhancement program and to identify any potential constraints or issues. Projects that are
approved at the pre-application level become eligible projects and the final applications must
be submitted no later than January 3, 2011. In June of 2011, project sponsors will be notified if
they have been awarded the funding. The program provides 80% funding with a 20% local
match with a maximum total project amount of $600,000. If a project exceeds the $600,000 limit,
the applicant will be required to fund the overage in its entirety. In the event that either of the
submitted projects is selected to receive funding, matching funds would be appropriated in the
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget, pending City Council acceptance of the Transportation
Enhancement funds. The following two Transportation Enhancement projects were submitted to
ODOT for the pre-application phase of the process.
Ranch Creek Trail
The Ranch Creek Trail consists of a 10' wide off-street, multi-use trail beginning at 76th St North
and terminating at McCarty Park, with a small section being a wide shoulder facility connecting
to the funded Mohawk-Owasso Trail and Bikeway at Mingo Road. The trail will follow Ranch
Creek along the west bank, around the west and north side of a large pond, then, utilizing an
existing 8' diameter cattle tunnel, will go underneath the railroad tracks into McCarty Park. Most
of the Trail would be located in a wooded setting adjacent to a flowing creek, where there is
abundant wildlife and native hardwood trees. Because the trail will be built in a wooded setting
containing water features, it is also envisioned that the trail could double as an environmental
feature. If funding permits, the project will also include a 5' wide shoulder along 76th Street
North connecting into Downtown Owasso. The estimated total cost of the project is $594,187.00.
Applying the 80/20 formula to this figure makes Owasso's share of the project $118,837.40 (20%)
and the Federal share $475,349.60 (80%).
The project, if funded, serves to bring a trail segment from the Tulsa Regional Trails Master Plan
further into Owasso. Additionally, the proposed trail links together an existing Regional Park with
Downtown Owasso and points to the south, and will provide a trailhead with a restroom facility.
RESOLUTION REQUIRED:
As part of the application process, all project sponsors who are government entities are required to
provide a resolution of intent committing to the project if awarded the funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution 2010-15, endorsing the submission of a
Transportation Enhancement Grant application to the State of Oklahoma Department of
Transportation for the Ranch Creek Trail.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 2010-15
B. Larkin Bailey Easement Letter
C. Ranch Creek Trail Conceptual Design
LARKIN BAILEY FOUNDATION
September 22, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
The Trustees of'thc Larkin Bailey Foundation have reviewed the attached
N1UI T'I-USE TRAIL AND PARK ADDITION linking McCarty Park to Mohawk
Owasso Trail (lated September 15, 2010.
They have agreed ]hat the Larkin Bailcy Foundation would give a permanent
irrevocable eascment as shown on the attached of"awing to tile City of Owasso Ol' transfer
said property by Special Mlarrant Deed.
The legal oescription of the 23,2 Acres would be furnished by the City of Owasso
to the Larkin Bailey Foundation.
Patsy R :i <avcns. 't'rustee
612 South Denver • TuW, Oktahama 74119-1097