Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for construction of the E Rusk Path. The 2025 Executive Capital Budget includes $418,386 in General Fund GO Borrowing and $755,164 in federal sources for construction in 2027 (Munis #15131). Future capital budget requests will reflect the updated amounts per this proposed agreement. No additional appropriation is required.
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Approving State / Municipal Agreement for Local Let Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project, I.D. 5992-02-00/87, for E Rusk Ave Path 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 14)
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Engineering Division and Department of Transportation submitted an application for Federal funds under the 2024-2028 WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) authorized by resolution RES-23-00797, File ID 80857, approved on 12/5/2023 by the Common Council.
The project to construct a shared use path on E Rusk Avenue from N Rusk Ave to Rimrock Road was awarded a federal grant under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will reimburse 80% of participating construction costs to a maximum of $755,164.
Design will begin in 2025 and construction is scheduled for 2027.
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 E Rusk Ave Path project.