Agenda Item Title:
Authorize the City to Accept and Sign the Agreement for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant from the US Department of Transportation in the Amount of $1.1 Million
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
12/11/2024
City Council Hearing Date:
12/16/2024
Petitioner:
Finance Department
Staff Contact:
Jamie Toennies
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
Grant Amount: $1.1 million.
Department(s) Impacted: Finance, Community Development & Public Works.
Brief Description: Rapid City’s project will undertake a planning study to further pursue a railroad quiet zone in the downtown area by studying safety improvements that minimize the impacts of train movements at multiple rail crossings throughout Rapid City’s downtown corridor.
Why is it important for the city: Noise pollution and safety concerns are top issues downtown residents and businesses have shared with city leaders. This study is a critical preliminary step to assess what is needed and how much it will cost. This information will help the city secure both external and internal resources to make the necessary construction and safety improvements in the future.
Fiscal Impact: None. Project fully funded by the grant.
Strings: Quarterly grant reporting.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
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Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve