HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-01-R RESOLUTION N0.
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE
TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville understands Federal-aid Transportation
Alternatives Program Funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20%
local match to develop the Riverside Park to Downtown Multi-Use Trail, and
WHEREAS, The City of Batesville understands that Federal-aid Funds are available
for this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and
proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement, and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by
the general public and maintained by the applicant for the life of the project.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BATESVILLE CITY COUNCIL THAT;
SECTION I: The City of Batesville will participate in accordance with its designated
responsibility, including maintenance of this project.
SECTION II: The Mayor is here by authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the
above stated project.
SECTION III: The City of Batesville's City Council pledges its full support and hereby
authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate
action to implement this project.
This resolution adopted this day of 2017.
Signed: `
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise Johnston, City Clerk
ARKANSAS
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP)
PROJECT APPLICATION -- IFFY 2017
Sponsor: City of Batesville
Project Name: Riverside Park Multi-Use Trail Phase 1
Sponsor Authorization and Certification
(To be completed by the chief elected official of the City, the County Judge, or the
CEO/CAO of the State or Federal Agency.)
By checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this
application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the
provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of
Transportation Alternatives Program funding. I do hereby certify that I will
comply with all federal, state, and AHTD regulations for submittal of plans and
specifications. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for
the project.
❑* I AGREE
Authorized Signatory: -----
Prefix: Mr. Name: Rick Elumbaugh
Title: Mayor
Phone: (870) 698-2400 Fax: 1(870) 698-2403
Email: mayor@cityofbatesviIIe.com
ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department(Department)complies with all civil rights provisions of federal
statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Therefore,the Department does not discriminate on the basis of race,sex,color,age,national origin,religion(not applicable as a
protected group under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Title VI Program), disability, Limited English
Proficiency(LEP),or low-income status in the admission,access to and treatment in the Department's programs and activities,
as well as the Department's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the
Department's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Joanna P.McFadden Section Head -EEO/DBE(ADA/504/Title VI
Coordinator), P. O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, (501)569-2298, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address:
ioanna.mcfadden(�ahtd.ar. ov.
Free language assistance for Limited English Proficient individuals is available upon request.
This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title Vl Coordinator in large print,on audiotape and in Braille.
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May 1, 2017
Mr. Daniel Siskowski, P.E.
AHTD - Program Management Division
P.O. Box 2261
Little Rock, AR 72203-2261
Re: City of Batesville, AR
Riverside Park Multi-Use Trail Phase 1
2017 TAP Application - Maintenance
Dear Mr. Siskowski:
Regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the sidewalks proposed under the referenced TAP
application, the Batesville Street Department will be responsible maintaining any
improvements constructed under this project. The Street Department performs regular
maintenance inspections and responds to calls that come in from the public regarding street
issues.
Should the referenced project be funded, the Street Department will incorporate the
improvements into their current schedule and address any maintenance concerns as they arise.
Sincerely,
Rick Elumbaugh
Mayor of Batesville