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City of Independence
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Ord.No:          19442

Agenda Title:

23-033 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing the city manager to execute a certain grant agreement with the department of housing and urban development for the square streetscape project (project no. 111902 / federal award no. B-23-cp-mo-0905).
Recommendations:

Council approval is recommended.
Executive Summary:

Approval of this ordinance will enter the City into a grant agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive $3,000,000 in funding toward the Square Streetscape project (no. 11902). 
Background:

This project will include narrowing lane widths, shifting some curb locations, and converting traffic around the historic courthouse to one-way traffic. The intersections will also be improved at all corners of the Square, providing bump-outs, plantings, and site amenities. The project compliments the bi-directional cycle track along Lexington Avenue and Main Street to be constructed as part of the Truman Connected, Phase 1 improvements project.


Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the City is $3,000,000. This Revenue will be utilized by the Square Streetscape project (no. 111902) and deposited in account number 111902-C-7011-5406.

Department:          Municipal ServicesContact Person:          Lisa Reynolds


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Public Works DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
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Square Streetscape - Grant Agreement B-23-CP-MO-0905Contract
Ordinance - Square Streetscape - Grant AgreementOrdinance