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SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,280 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCE CITY SAFETY ACTION PLAN AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
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Summary & Background
In 2022, Commerce City applied for funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. The SS4A program is administered by the Federal Highway Administration that provides Federal funds to develop, complete, or supplement a comprehensive safety action plan.
A Safety Action Plan will be similar in purpose to a “Vision Zero” safety plan. Vision Zero is the strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries on roadways. Vision Zero emphasizes a Safe Systems approach, which acknowledges that people make mistakes, and focuses on influencing system-wide practices, policies, and designs to lessen the severity of crashes.
The City’s SS4A application was approved by FHWA, and the City was awarded federal funding in the amount of $120,280. The total estimated cost of the Safety Action Plan development is $150,350. The SS4A program requires a 20% local match, which equates to $30,070 for the City.
This grant will create an amendment to the 2023 Budget of the City of Commerce City, Colorado for the recognition of the funds from the US Department of Transportation in the amount of $120,280 in Fund 395. This will also approve the appropriation for the City Match related to this project.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Shawn Poe, Interim Director of Public Works
Staff Presenting: Shawn Poe will answer questions as needed
Financial Impact: $150,350
Funding Source: $30,070 Commerce City, $120,280 Federal Highway Administration
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance as submitted