Item Coversheet

*4.B.5.


Shakopee City Council
May 7, 2024


FROM:Alex Jordan, City Engineer
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
US Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Application
Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2024-063, approving an application to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant program. 
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2024-063.
Discussion:

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Over $3 billion is still available for future funding rounds. 

 

The City of Shakopee is applying for funding to prepare a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing and eliminating serious-injury and fatal crashes affecting all roadway users. The goal of preparing this plan is to be proactive in reviewing the City's transportation system to identify roadway safety problems and preparing strategies aimed at improving safety that could be implemented in future projects. 

 

The MnDOT Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Discretionary Match Program was established in 2021, and is available to IIJA grant recipients that have directly received a federal discretionary award for a transportation-related purpose under IIJA and will be used as matching funds. Over $100 million in general funds is still available for this program and MnDOT will award funds to eligible entities on a first come, first served basis. All previous applicants in Minnesota that received an SS4A Grant to prepare a Community Safety Plan have been successful in obtaining the IIJA Matching Funds. 

Budget Impact:
The grant requires a 20% local match, which equates to a maximum amount of $80,000. If the City is successful in receiving the SS4A Grant, an application will be made to MnDOT for the IIJA Discretionary Match Program to provide the City's required match. If IIJA funds are not obtained, the City's match will be paid from the Engineering Department Operating Fund. 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution R2024-063