AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MULTIMODAL LOCAL SUPPLEMENT (MLS) PROGRAM

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
External Source
Decision Impact: 
Significant
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Other (see budget status)

Purpose

approve and authorize the Land Resources and Environment Department to prepare and file an application for funds under this program, contingent on obtaining the necessary funding for completion of the project

Background

Background: The Wisconsin 2019-21 biennial budget provides $75 million to local and tribal governments in one-time general purpose revenue funding (GPR). The funds are available through the Multimodal Local Supplement (MLS) program and may be used for multimodal transportation projects on the local system. The program pays up to 90% of total eligible costs with local governments providing a minimum of 10% cost share.

 

The Sauk County Board of Supervisors has previously approved a resolution authorizing funding of feasibility study for multiuse recreational bridge connecting the Great Sauk State Trail with the proposed Walking Iron Trail in Dane County. The intent of the feasibility study is to provide engineering and cost estimates for a pedestrian bridge across the Wisconsin River. The study and its findings provide Sauk County an opportunity to apply for the MLS program, a competitive one-time grant program to address critical transportation needs.

 

The Land Resources and Environment Committee has recommended an application be submitted to the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the following project: Wisconsin River Recreation Bridge. There is no financial request for this resolution, if Sauk County’s application is approved, a supplemental resolution will be provided at that time. 

Resolution Files: 
PDF icon Resolution
PDF icon Updated Resolution 11 05 19
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note:  This resolution is requesting approval to apply for a one-time grant program for the design and build of the Wisconsin River Recreation Bridge, no funds are being requested. If Sauk County is successful and is approved for grant funds, a second resolution will submitted detailing a financial request.

Information System Note:  No impact

Resolution Body

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, does hereby approve and authorize the Land Resources and Environment Department to prepare and file an application for funds under this program in accordance with this resolution and contingent on obtaining the necessary funding for completion of the project; and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the county.

 

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on November 12, 2019.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

SAUK COUNTY LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE          

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Committee Review 1: 
Pending
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