HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-702-R IN THE MATTER OF A CERN STREET SYSTEM
KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM
JOB NO. 5704
" FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. M-8020(7)
RE S O L U T I O N
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Now on this day there comes on for consideration the matter of
} improving certain city streets known as the Federal Aid Urban System
which System is a part of the approved Federal Aid System of this
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City.
And it appearing to the City Council that under existing
Federal Legislation certain Federal funds are available to aid in
the improvement of street radii on said streets under the provision
of the following agreement, which is tendered to the City for {
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CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
1. This evidence's an agreement between the City of Batesville and
the Arkansas State Hiway and Transportation , artment for the im- }
3 proving of certain city streets described a's-4the Federal Aid Urban
`System, which System is part of the approved Federal Aid System of
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said City.
F 2. Under the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, Federal funds are
" made available which may be used for payment in part for the work
contemplated by this agreement under condition that not less then
thirty percent of the cost of the construction and construction r
engineering, plus the full cost of all nonparticipating items be
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borne by the City and/or State and the work be performed in accor-
dance with plans and specifications approved by the Arkansas
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State Highway and Transportation Department and the. work supervised
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by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department.
3. The plans and specifications for the construction of the System
have been approved by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
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Department and are on file in its office in Little Rackand in the office
of. the Mayor of the City of Batesville and have been approved and accepted
by the City of Batesville .
4. The City of Batesville has elected to perform the proposed work
with its own forces , equipment , and materials which work is described
as follows :
Improvement of street intersection radii .
S . In furtherance of this project , the City of Batesville , as Sponsor
of this project , has made a Performance Bond, executed by a Bonding
Company authorized to do business in this State , in the penal sum of
$63 ,500. 00 which is 100 percent the estimated cost of said work and the
materials .
6 . The City of Batesville , as Contractor , agrees to perform this
work at the unit prices shown on the attached proposal schedule.
As the work undertaken by the City of Batesville hereunder g.
progresses , the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
in its supervision thereof will from time to time issue partial
estimates , based on work performed at the Negotiated Unit Prices until
the work is completed and will credit to or pay to the City of
Batesville in accordance with paragraph No . 2 hereof , from Federal
funds received for account of this project , Ninety percent of such
estimates , subject to the limitations and withholdings contained in
Section 109 of the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction ,
Arkansas Highway Commission , Edition 1972 , and final payment will be
qWmade upon the completion and acceptance of said job , subject to correc-
tion for changes made in the final voucher as paid by the Federal
Highway Administration.
7. The City of Batesville agrees , for the consideration herein-
after expressed to begin work within ten days after a Work Order
is issued by the Chief Engineer and to complete the work within two
hundred seventy five work days . Should the said City of Batesville fail
to complete the work within the time limit herein specified, said
City shall pay to the State Highway Commission, as liquidated damages ,
ascertained and agreed, and not in the nature of a penalty, the sum
of twenty five dollars ($25. 00) for each day delayed, which shall
be deducted from the final amount of estimate made the City.
Should the said City of Batesville fail to complete the work in
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an acceptable manner, or default in any requirement of it hereunder ,
the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department shall have
the right to complete all or any portion of the work with means at its
command and pay for same from funds to be realized from the Performance
bond set up in paragraph No. S .
In no case can any portion of the construction cost of this pro-
ject be borne by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department.
8, The City of Batesville further agrees upon completion of the
project to assume the maintenance of the installation by City forces
and/or others in accordance with the prevailing applicable federal
and Arkansas State Highway Commission regulations .
And it appearing further to the City Council that it is to
the best interest of the City that this work be done v.'ith City forces
and that it is proper that the proposed agreement he executed in behalf
of this City.
It is therfore , considered , ordered and adjudged that the Mayor
of this City execute for and in behalf of this City the foregoing
agreement, bond and application for bond binding this City to the
provisions thereof.
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Mayor
aA'1'1*M* in City Clerk , do hereby certify that
the foregoing order was duly signed on the day of
1977 and the same is recorded in Record Book
on page
of the records of the City of Batesville.
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Agreement No. O Z A R K S REGIONAL COMMISSION Project Code
(ORC use'only) PROJECT SUMMARY— TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT OR CONTRACT
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1. Project Title: Downtown Development
2. ,Project Location: Batesville — Independence Arkansas
City WRPDD County/Parish First State
Planning District/RPC Congressional District
3. Applicant: City of Batesville _ Peyton Golden
Name Responsible Official
Mayor
Address Title 793-3420
City/State Zip Code Telephone
4. Program Area (If more than one, show estimated percentage of each)
X
Employment Development Recreation and Tourism Development
Human Resource Development Institutional Development and
Government Services
Transportation Development Agricpltural Development
X Community Development X City
Analysis and Planning
Natural Resources, Environmental
Enhancement and Energy
5. Funding Summary Amount Percent of
Eligible Costs
ORC Funds Requested 7,125.00 75%
Federal Agency Funds (Identify) _ None None
Local Funds
Source Status
Downtown Merchants
Association on-hand 2,375.00
Total Local Funds 2,375.00 25%
Total Eligible Cost 9,500.00 100
Estimated Cost Ineligible for Funding -0- XXX
TOTAL PROJECT COST 9,500.00 XXX
6. METHOD OF CONDUCTING PROJECT:
(a) Contract: Requests for Proposals X Sole Source (attach justification)
(b) Applicants Staff (c) Other (specify)
7. Project Description, Economic Justification, and Planning Relationship attached.
8. Recommend Approval of Project:
Date:
Signature/Commission Member or Staff Director
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ATTACHMENT
OZARKS REGIONAL COMMISSION
PROJECT SUMMARY—TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT OR CONTRACT
Project Description
1. List detailed project objectives. These should be specific results desired by specific dates. Objectives should be
quantitative whenever possible.
SEE ATTACHEMENT # 1
2. Describe the specific activity for which Commission financial assistance is being sought and outline the major com-
ponents (such as data collection and analysis, market feasibility, preliminary engineering, surveys, etc.).
The specific activity for which financial assistance is being sought is for the
acquisition of a professional firm to develop a plan by which the economic base
of the downtown area may be stimulated in order to deter any further deterioration
and disinvestment which has led to decreased employment and a shrinking retail
market.
The major components of the study will be the analization of traffic flows and
land use characteristics, interviews with merchants and consumers so as to coordinate
the outcome of the final plan and the preparation of preliminary engineering
designs which will be followed by final engineering designs pending approval of
the plan. The plan will additionally provide methods for addressing traffic
conjestion, desolation of buildings and anti-aesthetic features.
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ATTACHMENT #1
The project objectives as set forth by the Downtown Merchants Association
in conjunction with the City Mayor and specific timetables for achieving
these. objectives are as follows:
Objective #1 . Contact reputable consultant firms with competence in downtown
development and request resume's and quantitive proposals for
the project and select qualified firm within thirty days to
initiate analysis.
2. Survey and Analysis. Chosen firm will meet with Downtown
Merchants Association and the City's representatives to
establish objectives of program and allow interested partici-
pants to voice concerns. At this time, the chosen firm will
initiate analysis of trade area and work with merchants collecting
information on present conditions of the downtown area in regard
to land use, parking, traffic flows, building conditions and
consumer traits and characteristics. Time frame, 30 days.
3. Initiate Planning Phase. At this time, after analization of
available data, planning firm will begin preparations of design
concepts and hold meetings with interested citizens and local
groups so as to insure public acceptance of project and _explore
all feasible alternatives. Time frame, 45 days.
4. Review and Adoption. Preparation of final plans, cost estimates
evaluation of viable alternative, development of visual program
to be presented to city council , •public groups and interested
municipalities. Also review of programs and methods of financing
adopted plan.
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r Economic Justification
1. Economic Profile:
197 0 ' City/Town Population: _ Batesville - 7,209
(Latest Certified Census Population)
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POPULATION UNEMPLOYMENT RATES 197-5•--PER CAPITAPERSONAL INCOME
NAME OFF_1970 _— — --_ -197_ Percent Latest— —Latest
AREA 75 Estimate Change Annual
** '74 Estimate Avera e
197- 197 % of
Dollars National
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Independence
(County/Parish) 22,723 * 24,300 6.94 4.9 6.6 4,647 78.36
(Aug. )
(District) 142,769 **161 ,700 13.3 6.5 8.6 4,226 71 .26
(State) 1 ,923,322 **2,062,000 7.2 5.2 7.1 4,617 77.85
2. Describe the need of the area for the project and how the project will satisfy that need. (Consider such items as in-
creased employment opportunity, increased income, improved community services or facilities, etc.)
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SEE ATTACHMENT # 2
3. Discuss any regional (multi-state) significance the project might have.
The City of Batesville, Arkansas has been designated by the White River Planning
and Development 'District as one of the three Economic Development Centers for
this area which is composed of ten rural counties. The reason for Batesville's
selection was growth potential , proximity and accessibility to re-development
areas, services provided, etc.
The approval and implementation of this project-for the downtown area should
serve as a stimuli for similar projects within�he District and concurrently
encourage downtown development hand-in-hand with improved community services
which is basically dependent on pedestrian traffic in a rural community.
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ATTACHMENT # 2
AV The proposed plan is to address the further development of the downtown trade
area. For many years the downtown area has been the focal point of employment
outside of industrial concerns and has also served as the main provider of
community services and facilities. However, with the decline of economic
activities in the area, it is feared that further disinvestment will lead to the
locating of community services facilities outside of this area which now encompasses
the following service entities :
I . U. S. Post Office (new building)
2. Library ( renovated )
3. City Hall
4. Jail Facilities
5. First National Bank
6. Citizens Bank
7. Batesville Federal Savings & Loan Association
8. Alcholic Recovery Center
9. Gray's Hospital
10. Fire Department
11 . Police Station
12. Employment Security Division
13. Chamber of Commerce
14. Southwestern Bell Telephone
15. Arkla Gas Company
16. Various other private establishments
In regard to employment opportunities, commercial operations have had no opportunity
to increase employment due to the current decline in retail sales which can be
contributed to the random development of shopping malls, which have distracted
the concentration of retail trade areas and community services which should exist
coherently in a rural setting due to limited transportation facilities available for
consumers.
The proposed program will concentrate improvements in the downtown area which
presently contains the forementioned community service facilities and will hope-
fully spur interest in locating additional service facilities in this area while
simultaneously increasing employment opportunities.
Planning Relationship
1. Is the project a pi irity project inyqur state's current ( )RC Development Plan Update?
YES XX NO If no, please explain.
A question as to the development of the downtown area of Batesville has only
recently came to light due to the decrease of economic activity taking place
in what was at one time the economic "hub" of Independence County. The need for
this project has been demonstrated by the Downtown Merchants Association and the
Mayor of Batesville, who are in agreement that further deterioration of this
major economic base will deter further investments in the community and will
encourage a form of "sprawl . " ; t-t, r . - t
2. State how the project assists in carrying out the goals, objectives and strategies of the ORC Economic Development
Action Plan.
If properly coordinated, this project will directly contribute to the generation
of job opportunities and further "spin-off" created by increased economic
activities will indirectly create additional job opportunities. In addition, this
plan will direct development activities in a coordinated manner and will
prohibit the probability of random development with no significant impact.
3. A-95 Review:
District: X Initiated Being Processed Completed
State: Initiated Being Processed Completed
Implementation
Outline how the information, plans, and results of the project will be utilized. Identify the responsible agencies and/or
organizations who will utilize the findings.
The plans which will evolve from this project will be utilized by the Downtown
Merchants Association in conjunction with the City in creating a more viable
economic and aesthetic environment in the downtown area of Batesville. The
expected outcome is to provide a detailed plan which can be used to create a
positive economic atmosphere which will ,attract consumers and therefore increase
the potentiality of increased job opportunities and community development.
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