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RESOLUTION FACT SHEET
This summary sheet is tó be attached to the front of any resolution, cooperation agreement or
contract that is submitted for Council consideration. Incomplete or sketchy summary sheets wil be
returned with the resolution. The department, division or agency responsible for the overall
implementation of the proposed project or program should provide a concise and accurate
statement of facts.
1. Full Title of Resolution Agreement:
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT
IDENTIFIED AS MA.ATP.2010.JERSEY CITY.00004 TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRASPORTATION FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
2. Name and Title of Person Initiating the Resolution:
Willam R. Goble, City Engineer
3. Concise Description of the Program, Project or Plan Proposed in the Resolution:
Authorization to accept a grant and execute a grant agreement with NJDOT State Aid Allotment for
FY2010 from the New Jersey Transporttion Trust Fund. The trust fund is an essential tool in
maintaining and enhancing local transporttion systems. The City will use these funds to continue with
the Newark Avenue Improvements (Phase 3) Side Streets and Improvements to the Newark Avenue
Firehouse driveway and parking area,
4. Reasons (Need) for the Proposed Program, project, etc:
Whereas the City has received state aid for the Newark Avenue Streetscape Project Phases 1 and 2,
and whereas the Side Streets and Firehouse improvements (Phase 3) needed to be included in the
overall improvements to Newark Avenue and whereas financial assistance is critical to the
implementation of Phase 3, the City has proposed utilizing the ATP funds to pay for the additional
construction of 20 intersecting and adjacent streets in order to make a smooth transition to the project
scope funded by the stimulus grant.
5. Anticipated Benefits to the Community:
The implementation of this program wil incorpórate many benefis to the local community by using
Annual Transportation Funding to maintain and enhance the local transportation system. The primary
purpose of the FY201 0 ATP funding is for the beautification and pedestrian improvements along Newark
Avenue including new curbs and sidewalks with detectable warning surfces, new ornamental
streetlights, new traffc markings, restoration of the Firehouse driveway and parking area are some of the
improvements planned. The project scope and additional work wil transition and support the ARRA
project and objectives of job creation, infrastructure investments and economic recovery. The long
overdue and critical improvement of Newark Avenue from Grove Street through Summit Avenue wil
succeed in the stabilzation and economic growth of the area.
6. Cost of Proposed Program, etc. (Indicate the dollar amount of City, State and Federal Funds to be
used, as well as match and in-kind contributions):
$1,568,256 - Estimate Cost for Side Streets and Firehouse Driveway and Parking Area
$1,020,000 - The State Aid Allotment
$ 568,256 - Estimate Capital Funds (SNP Design, Police Salary Hours, and Inspection)
7. Date Proposed Program or Project wil Commence:
Plans, Specs and Documents must be ready for bid in February 2010 and begin in Spring 2010
8. Anticipated Completion Date:
18 Months from start date
9. Person Responsible for Coordinating Proposed Program, Project, etc.:
Willam R. Goble
NAME
10. Additional Comments:
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Based on the information provided to me, I certify that all the Facts Presented Herein are Accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
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