RESOLUTION NO. 3890 Passed August 18, 2025 RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION NO. 3890 Passed August 18, 2025 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION AND A CONTRACT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) FOR CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST WOOSTER STREET AND DUNBRIDGE ROAD WHEREAS, the United States Congress has set aside monies for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) projects through the State of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and administered by the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Govemments (MACOG); and WHEREAS, Local Public Agencies can apply for these monies and be selected for funding by the Ohio Statewide Urban CMAQ Committee (OSUCC), which has been charged with management of a statewide CMAQ program by ODOT: and WHEREAS, the City of Bowling Green has determined that it is reasonable and appropriate to improve the intersection of East Wooster Street and Dunbridge Road to minimize delays to traffic through that intersection and also to enhance safety; and WHEREAS, the proposed roadway and intersection improvements are a transportation activity eligible to receive Federal CMAQ funding; and WHEREAS, if requested funds are granted, the City shall be responsible for at least thirty percent (30%) of the eligible costs. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, OHIO THAT: SECTION 1: The Municipal Administrator of the City of Bowling Green is hereby authorized to submit an application for CMAQ funds for the improvement of the intersection of East Woester Street and Dunbridge Road to TMACOG for funding consideration by OSUCC. SECTION 2: The total construction cost of the project is estimated to be $1,976,000, of which the City of Bowling Green, if awarded the funds, commits to pay at least thirty percent (30%) (hereinafter known as the local portion) of the actual cost of construction and construction engineering, estimated to be $732,000 and the full cost of project preparation, estimated to be $284,000. The local portion shall be funded by the City using funds from the Street Repair (4029) Fund. The City further agrees to pay one hundred (100%) of the cost over and above the maximum amount provided by SUCC and for all non- participating costs and associated project development activities. SECTION 3: Upon completion of the described project, and unless otherwise agreed, the City shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the described project in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to 23USC116; (2) provide ample financial provisions, as necessary, for the maintenance of the described project; (3) if necessary, maintain the right-af-way. keeping it free of obstructions: and (4) if necessary, hold said right-of way inviolate for public highway purposes. SECTION 4: If application is approved for funding, the Municipal Administrator is hereby authorized on behalf of the Cly to enter into a contract with the Director of ODOT necessary to complete the above described project. SECTION 5: It is found and determined that all formal actions of the City Council concerning and relating to this resolution were adapted in an open meeting of the Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Chio Revised Code. SECTION 6: This resolution shall take effect at the earliest time permitted by law. Passed: August 18, 2025 Mark Hollenbaugh President of Council Jodi Sickler, Clerk of Council Approved: August 19 '25 Michael A. Aspacher Mayor Hunter Brown City Attorney August 23 '25