HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2010-17RESOLUTION NO. 2010-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION BY THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE MARICOPA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS RELATING TO SAGUARO
BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the Arizona Transportation Enhancement Program ( "ATEP "), sponsored by
the Arizona Department of Transportation in connection with the Maricopa Association of
Governments, is seeking proposals from state and local agencies for projects relating to all
aspects of transportation enhancement; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town
Council ") desires to submit a project to be considered by ATEP for funding in the form of a
grant; and
WHEREAS, the ATEP procedures require that the Town Council certify, by resolution,
(i) its approval of submission of an application for grant funds in support of the Saguaro
Boulevard (Panorama- Colony) Frontage Sidewalk Project (the "Project ") from ATEP (the
"Application "), (ii) the availability of matching funds, including any overmatch that may be
required, (iii) its commitment to fund necessary Project development activities (design, scoping,
environmental analysis, right -of -way acquisition and utility clearance) including local project
management, if applicable, (iv) its commitment that the Project will be ready for advertisement
within three years, (v) its commitment to pay for all cost overruns related to the Project, (vi) its
commitment to reimburse the Arizona Department of Transportation /Federal Highway
Administration for,all1cderal funds used in the event the Project is canceled by the Town of
Fountain Hills, (vii) its commitment to pay the Arizona Department of Transportation for any
related formal review, and (viii) its commitment to enter into a Joint Project Agreement ( "JPA ")
for the purpose of maintaining the completed Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if ftllly set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Town Council hereby (i) approves the submission of the Application
to be considered by ATEP for funding in the form of a grant and (ii) confirms that it has
identified available matching funds totaling 5.7% of the total grant amount and any overmatch
required, (iii) commits to funding necessary Project development activities (design, scoping,
environmental analysis, right -of -way acquisition and utility clearance) including local project
management, if applicable, (iv) commits to ensuring that the Project will be ready for
advertisement within three years, (v) authorizes payment for any cost overruns associated with
the Project, (vi) agrees to reimburse the Arizona Department of Transportation/Federal Highway
Administration for all federal funds used in the event the Project is canceled by the Town of
Fountain Hills, (vii) authorizes payment of related administrative review fees to the Arizona
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Department of Transportation and (viii) agrees to enter into a IPA for the purpose of maintaining
the completed Project.
SECTION 3. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney
are hereby authorized and directed to (i) execute and submit all documents and any other
necessary or desirable instruments in connection with the Application, (ii) execute any resulting
grant agreements and other documents and (iii) take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose
and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
June 17.2010.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
Ja . Schlum, Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
Richard L. Davis, Town Manager
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ATTESTED TO:
APP OVED AS TO FORM:
Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney