04/12/2011 Resolutions 2011-85RESOLUTION 2011 -85
WHEREAS, in 2007 the "Wasmer Detention Cell" project was approved to receive
Federal Funding through the Surface Transportation Program (STP); and
WHEREAS, during delays that occurred due to increased oversight of Federal Aid
Transportation project, the eligibility of this project to receive federal funding was questioned by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and
WHEREAS, the FHWA determined that they would not participate in any drainage
improvements unless is was specifically for drainage coming off Federal Route and one block each
side; and
WHEREAS, a December 2010 study performed by Kirkham Michael concluded that
77% of the overall drainage area was from participating (Federal -Aid eligible) drainage sub -basins and
23% was from non - participating (non - eligible) drainage sub - basins; and
WHEREAS, the original "Wasmer Detention Cell" project has been terminated and a
new project, US -30 Drainage Improvements, has been programmed; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is currently estimated at $876,696, with $327,985
being the responsibility of the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Program Agreement by and between the
City and the Nebraska Department of Roads and the City of Grand Island is hereby approved; and the
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract and related documents onbehalfof
the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grana
Attest:
Al I �� ww--L�
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 0
April 11, 2011 13 City Attorney