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SE Quadrant Transportation Improvements for ATRIP
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SE Quadrant Transportation Improvements for ATRIP
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WHEREAS, the ATRIP fund program makes available approximately $12 Million Dollars to fund up to 80% of the eligible project construction costs, including construction engineering and inspection; and
WHEREAS, the remaining 20% of construction costs are the responsibility of the City of Foley; and
WHEREAS, project engineering, plan development, right -of-way acquisitions and environmental documentation and permitting must adhere to ALDOT and FHWA requirements and are the responsibility of the sponsor; and
WHEREAS, the sponsor is expected to conduct environmental studies and prepare a NEPA document for adoption by ALDOT and FHWA; and
WHEREAS, plans are to be developed consistent with ALDOT standards and the project will be let to bid by ALDOT; and
WHEREAS, the project sponsor is expected to furnish to ALDOT 20% of the project construction cost prior to award of the contract to the successful low bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Accepts the approximate $12 Million Dollar (80%) ATRIP funding offered by ALDOT under Revenue Account No. 12-5817 Q88 ATRIP and appropriates the City's 20% for total estimated construction of $15 Million Dollars under project 12-665-7311 Q88 CONST.
SECTION 2: Approves payment of 20% of the project construction cost to ALDOT prior to award of the contract to the successful low bidder.
SECTION 3: Accepts Volkert's Task Agreement #13 for the Southeast Quadrant Transportation Improvements related to the ATRIP fund and appropriates $981,958.00 under project account 12-665-7311 Q88 PROF. This was Option A under the City Engineer's Option List.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.