To

Mayor and Council

Subject

FY 17 Multimodal Safety & Access Program Grant

Initiator

Donna W. Newman, Director of Engineering

Recommendation

Approval is requested to give authorization to River Valley Regional Commission \n \n (RVRC) to apply for a Georgia DOT grant for multi-modal safety and access \n \n improvements along 13th Avenue (Spur 22) in the amount of $100,000 and \n \n authorize City staff to proceed with all requirements for implementation of the \n \n grant and provide a 30% match.

Approval

Pending

Background

As part of the Minimum Grid initiative, Midtown Inc. has requested additional

sidewalks, ADA ramps and pedestrian crossings including signal upgrades at

various locations on 13th Avenue and Warren Williams road. GDOT is offering a

multimodal grant for safety and access improvements along state routes.

Application for the grant must be made be through the Regional Commission and

implemented by the Local Government.

Analysis

The grant focuses on connection and safety improvements of existing facilities

for biking and walking.

Financial Considerations

There is a 30% local match requirement which is budgeted in the CIP LOST ROAD

Infrastructure.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

The City will be responsible for maintenance after the installation.

Legal Considerations

All grants require authorized by Council.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested to give authorization to River Valley Regional Commission

(RVRC) to apply for a Georgia DOT grant for multi-modal safety and access

improvements along 13th Avenue (Spur 22) in the amount of $100,000 and

authorize City staff to proceed with all requirements for implementation of the

grant and provide a 30% match.

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