08/23/2005 Resolutions 2005-240
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-240
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island intends to widen Capital Avenue from the
Moores Creek Drainway easterly to Webb Road to accommodate increased traffic; and
WHEREAS, such project will include upgrading the storm sewer system, sidewalks,
street lighting, widening of the roadway, and the addition of right and left turn lanes; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of nonbetterment utility rehabilitation, construction and
construction engineering is estimated to be $3,800,000, with 80% of such costs being paid with
federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City's share of such project is 20% of the actual eligible costs or
approximately $760,000; and
WHEREAS, the City will use federal funds for 80% of its costs; and
WHEREAS, an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads is required to
proceed with this project, known as Project No. STPAA-5436(4).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the program agreement with the Nebraska
Department of Roads for the widening of Capital Avenue from Moores Creek Drainway easterly to
Webb Road is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2005.
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RaN ae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form J:l ,'t;/v{~
August 18, 2005 J:l City Attorney