07/10/2012 Resolutions 2012-178 RESOLUTION 2012-178
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Island received approval to utilize Federal-aid Surface
Transportation Program(STP)funds for the Various Locations in Grand Island Resurfacing project
for the year 2013; and
WHEREAS,the minimum design standards according to the Rules and Regulations
of the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards, Title 428 of the Nebraska
Administrative Code,require construction of 6' wide shoulders on Collector and Local roads,and 8'
wide shoulders on other arterials.; and
WHEREAS,the Independence Road,South Blaine Street and North Road sections do
not have sufficient right of way to construct wider shoulders due to ditch and utility conflicts; and
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Island is seeking a relaxation of the design standards
to allow the City to proceed with this project without constructing six foot wide shoulders on the
above named sections of streets.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the request to seek the relaxation of design
standards for such project is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Street Superintendent is hereby authorized
and directed to execute such request on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
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Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II ► `•••
July 9,2012 a City Attorney