May 03, 2024

City to apply for grant for ADA ramps, sidewalk improvements

Posted May 03, 2024 10:54 AM
Pedestrian Improvement 2024
Pedestrian Improvement 2024

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On the agenda for Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting is a request to sign the application for a grant for the 2024 Transportation Alternatives program.

According to agenda documents, the Downtown Hutchinson Pedestrian Safety and Access Improvements project was deemed eligible for the program, now a full grant application will be submitted by May 17", 2024. This federal grant would fund 80% of the participating costs.

KDOT has informed the City that federal HSIP funding will be applied to the project to cover the required 20% local match. The City would be responsible for any costs deemed by KDOT to be non-participating costs and any costs that exceed the grant award. 

This project has an estimated cost of $1,056,000 that includes construction, inspection, and design costs. The grant would provide 80% of the participating cost in the amount of $844,800. Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds in the amount of $211,200 would be applied by KDOT to the project to cover the City 20% match.

The cost of this project is expected to be completely covered by federal TA and HSIP funding.

The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

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