2296 Resolution No. Z q Z / 6'
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS TO SEEK A 2024 REBUILDING
AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY(RAISE) PLANNING GRANT
FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS,The City of West Memphis, Arkansas, wishes to improve recreational opportunities, storm drainage,
safety, and overall mobility and accessibility for its citizens and visitors along the 10-Mile Bayou drainage easement
and adjacent pedestrian path right of way and connectors throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, in order to design, engineer, and involve the community in proactively planning a future 10-Mile Bayou
Greenway Trail Network,•the City requires federal funding assistance via a planning grant through the Rebuilding
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program from the United State Department of
Transportation; and
WHEREAS, activities eligible for funding under RAISE planning grants include planning studies, pre-engineering,
environmental analysis and community engagement to enable applicants to prepare to meet the critical requirements
for future eligible surface transportation capital projects; and
WHEREAS, the City planners and contractors have estimated the cost to cover the above mentioned scope of
activities (10 Mile Bayou Greenway Network Planning Study,NEPA Environmental Assessment,U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Permitting, Public Engagement Process, and Surveys) at a total cost of$714,000.00
WHEREAS, the Federal share of the costs of ari eligible project carried out using a grant provided under the RAISE
grant program shall not exceed 80 percent unless the project is located in a rural area, a historically disadvantaged
community (HDC), or an area of persistent poverty (APP).
WHEREAS, because of the City of West Memphis is located in a historically disadvantaged community (HDC) and
an area of persistent poverty (APP), we will seek relief from our 20 percent ($142,800) cost share requirement; and
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding grant agreement which
obligates both partiesto policies and procedures contained within the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program guidelines.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the Mayor is
hereby authorized to make application under the Federal RAISE Planning Grant Program to the United States
Department of Transportation for Federal funding assistance to develop the necessary plans, studies; engineering, and
environmental approvals and permits as validated by a vigorous public engagement process, to design and deliver in
the future a capital project that combines the best of recreational facilities, mobility enhancements, safety and ADA
access features and stormwater drainage improvements for the City under the envisioned 10 Mile Bayou Greenway
Trail Network.
Passed this 45-. day of/YM-1494A,O L_.
Approved: .A Gtt�
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