Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an agreement for cost sharing for the West Towne Path construction project from Zor Shine Place to Gammon Road in 2028 (Phase 2B). The agreement authorizes a federal/state share of $2,431,000 and a City of Madison share of $1,331,752. Funding of $1,496,000 General Fund GO Borrowing is included in the 2025 Executive Capital Budget in the Engineering – Bicycle and Pedestrian Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to fund the local share of the West Towne Path Phase 2B project (Munis #12614) in the year 2028.
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Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a State/Municipal Agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Project I.D. 5992-10-46/47, for West Towne Path. (District 9)
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Engineering Division submitted an application for and were awarded Federal funds under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program. The City was awarded funds for 65% of construction costs (up to $2,431,000).
The City of Madison is proposing to construct the West Towne Path from Zor Shrine Place to Gammon Rd. The project will be constructed under a contract let by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). A project Agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation is required to cover estimated construction costs. The proposed project is planned for construction in the years 2028.
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 cost sharing for the West Towne Path project.