Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Jan. 14
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 14, 2020 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames.
Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Jan. 14
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Order Number |
Title |
Action taken |
Presenter |
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D-2020-36 |
Approve Minutes of the Dec. 10, 2019, Commission Meeting |
Approved |
Danielle Madden, |
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MV-2020-37 |
Administrative Rules
|
Approved |
Melissa Spiegel, director, |
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MV-2020-38 |
Administrative Rules
|
Approved |
Melissa Spiegel, director, |
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H-2020-39 |
Transfer of Jurisdiction of Old U.S. 65 from Iowa 330 to N. 91st Avenue W. |
Approved |
Mitchell Dillavou, director, |
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PPM-2020-40 |
Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program Funding Recommendations |
Approved |
Deb Arp,
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PPM-2020-41 |
Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program Funding Recommendations |
Approved |
Craig Markley, director, |
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PPM-2020-42 |
Federal Recreational Trails Program Funding Recommendations |
Approved |
Craig Markley, director, |
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PPM-2020-43 |
Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) application – City of Bondurant |
Approved |
Craig Markley, director, |
The RISE program was established to promote economic development in Iowa through the construction or improvement of roads and streets. Iowa cities and counties are eligible for funding in the form of a grant, loan, or combination thereof. Projects must involve construction or improvement of a public roadway. There are two RISE project types: 1) Immediate Opportunity, and 2) Local Development. More information is available at https://iowadot.gov/systems_planning/Grant-Programs/Revitalize-Iowas-Sound-Economy-RISE-Program
BONDURANT:
Bondurant: Up to $8,565,283 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a modified RISE Local Development project to assist in the reconstruction of approximately 4,600 feet on 32nd Street SW and 1,250 feet on Grant Street and signal and intersection improvements along U.S. 65 and 32nd Street SW on the south side of town. This project is necessary to provide improved access to a warehouse, distribution and fulfillment center, to be located on the Fortner-Eshelman property, which is now an Iowa Economic Development Authority certified site of more than 175 acres. The certification for this site expires on March 29, 2021.