Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Traffic Engineering Division to accept a grant for $165,195 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to maintain and expand a safety education program in 2021 and 2022. The grant provides $81,600 in 2021 and $83,595 in 2022. The City’s match is $20,400 in 2021 and $20,905 in 2022. The city’s share of the costs will be paid in the form of staff salaries and benefits. The 2021 costs have been included in the Traffic Engineering Operating budget.
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Authorizing the Traffic Engineering Division to accept a grant for $165,195 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to maintain and expand a safety education program and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the grant contracts and State/Municipal Agreements.
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WHEREAS, the Madison Traffic Engineering Division recognizes an increased need to educate children and adults in traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, the pedestrian/bicycle safety section within the Traffic Engineering Division administers this type of program for the City of Madison; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation anticipates Federal funds in the amount of $165,195 designated for the City of Madison for the purpose of safety education for children for 2021 and 2022; and
WHEREAS, WIDOT's federal contract language requires the City to indemnify and save harmless WIDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from damages to persons or property resulting from negligence of the City in connection with performance of the contract; and
WHEREAS, City APM 1-1 requires Council approval whenever the City indemnifies another party;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Engineering Division of the City of Madison Transportation Department be authorized to apply for and accept $165,195 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a bicycle safety education program and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign Project agreements contr...
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