To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works & Development
Prepared By:
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Jim Katzer, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works & Development
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Presenter:
Jim Katzer, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works & Development
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Subject:
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1:30 PM *Grant Opportunity: USDOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
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Purpose and Request:
The purpose of this request is for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to support and ratify the electronic submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA) to fund the increasing of transportation safety by improving two stream crossings that are prone to flooding. These applications were a first come first served selection process.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure - Prioritize capital improvement projects (CIP) including deferred maintenance.
Background and Discussion: The Public Works & Development Department submitted two grant applications to the USDOT RTA to improve two stream crossing locations that are prone to flooding.
The RTA Pilot Program supports the adopted 2040 Transportation Master Plan of "Promoting an Efficient Balanced Transportation System and the strategy to "Implement Effective Safety Improvements."
The RTA Program aims to help applicants develop transportation infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities for design phase activities or construction. There is $54.2 million available without the requirement of a local match. The minimum and maximum applications are from $250,000 up to $2.5 million. Fundng is available starting in September of 2026 with a period of performance being 36 months.
The County has identified two high priorities where stormwater overtopping is a regular occurrence. The RTA grant will start the process of improving the conditions at these location...
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