Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for construction of a portion of Phase 2 of the West Towne Path from S. High Point to Zor Shrine Place in 2028. The 2024 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Engineering - Bicycle & Pedestrian planned for construction from High Point Road to Zor Shrine Road in 2025 and construction from Zor Shrine Road to Gammon Road in 2028 and includes two segments: $1,122,000 for construction (High Point to Zor Shrine) in 2025 & $1,496,000 for construction (Zor Shrine to Gammon) in 2028. Future capital budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) schedules will be updated to reflect the updated amounts and timing of construction projects per this proposed agreement.
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SUBSTITUTE - Approving State / Municipal Agreement for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project I.D. 5992-10-44/45 for West Towne Path Extension from S High Point to Zor Shrine Pl and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for construction cost sharing and State design review costs. (District 9)
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PREAMBLE
The City of Madison Engineering Division is to construct Phase 2 of the West Towne Path from S High Pt to Zor Shrine Pl. The improvements will include construction of an asphalt paved 10-foot wide shared-use path. Currently the West Towne Path segments are completed west of S High Pt Rd and this proposed segment will close an additional gap in the overall proposed West Towne Path.
The first segment of the project was awarded a federal grant under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will reimburse 60% of participating construction costs to a maximum of $990,225. The proposed project is planned for construction in 20272025. The City is responsible for 100% of the design and design review costs.
The agreement requires that the City indemnify the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation. City APM 1-1 requires Common Council Approval whenever the City indemnifies another party.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for construction, construction oversight and cost sharing for the West Towne Path Extension project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves indemnification of the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation as set forth in the agreement in order to use federal funds for the West Towne Path Extension project.