Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service has operated the Paving the Way program since 1990. This program provides up-to-date road construction information to the public and to the media, including information on road closures, detours, and alternative routes as well as technical advice for construction-related activities and safety tips. A website is updated daily.
Ordinances 1892-2007 and 0861-2011 passed by City Council on November 28, 2007 and June 20, 2011 authorized the Director of Public Service to execute agreements and appropriate monies necessary for this purpose. The MORPC STP-M funds have been authorized for appropriation and expenditure; however, it is now necessary to authorize and direct the transfer of $113,675.19 and $159,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund to the Government Grant Fund to provide grant matching funds. This ordinance transfers the City match, appropriates the funds, and authorizes its expenditure for approved program-related expenses.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This ordinance authorizes a transfer of $113,675.19 and $159,000.00, totaling $272,675.19, from the Department of Public Service, Division of Planning and Operations', Street, Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund to the General Government Grant Fund to provide the twenty percent City match.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transactions to be posted in the city's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management and avoids any service interruptions.
Title
To authorize the transfer of $113,675.19 and $159,000.00, totaling $272,675.19, from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund to the General Government Grant Fund as the required city match for Paving the Way grants received from MORPC for continued operation of the Paving the Way program within the Division of Planning and Operations, D...
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