To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Transportation Enhancement Funds for the Riverwalk

Initiator

Planning Department

Recommendation

Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with \n \n the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) , for the acceptance of \n \n Transportation Enhancement funds for the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, between 13th \n \n and 14th Streets.

Approval

Approved

Background

GDOT has awarded the Columbus Consolidated Government $800,000 in grant monies

from its Transportation Enhancement program. The funds are to be used to

construct the Riverwalk from 13th Street to 14th Street.

Analysis

The construction of this section of the Riverwalk is an important element to

the overall development of the riverwalk.

Financial Considerations

The acceptance of these Transportation Enhancement grant monies will require a

20 percent match ($160,000). Funding for this match have been identified from

City SPLOST and Capital Improvement Projects.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

The City will be required to adhere to all legal requirements as established by

the GDOT.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with

the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) , for the acceptance of

Transportation Enhancement funds for the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, between 13th

and 14th Streets.

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