Title
Apply for Federal Funding for Transportation Projects in Federal Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 (Ordinance S-50798)
Description
Request to retroactively authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept and if awarded, disburse funds and enter into agreements for federal transportation funding passed through the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) in coordination with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Further request an exemption from the indemnification prohibition set forth in Phoenix City Code section 42-18 for a governmental entity pursuant to Phoenix City Code section 42-20. If awarded, further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
On Jan. 4, 2024, MAG announced a Call for Projects for Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs) 2027 and 2028 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant applications. HSIP funds are programmed statewide on a competitive basis. The grant application process is managed through MAG in collaboration with ADOT. Grant applications are being accepted for qualifying road safety improvements in FFYs 2027 and 2028. MAG member agencies are encouraged to apply.
The Street Transportation Department aims to pursue federal funding whenever solicitations are made by MAG that align with the City’s transportation goals and objectives. This recent MAG Call for Projects was an opportunity to leverage City dollars while increasing the City’s ability to complete more transportation-related projects that enhance the community. Staff prepared and submitted several grants consistent with adopted goals and objectives; two applications focused on traffic signal upgrades and two on new High-intensity Activated Crosswalks (HAWKs).
The grant deadline was April 11, 2024.
Financial Impact
The maximum federal participation rate is 94.3 percent with a minimum local match of 5.7 percent of the total construction cost. The funding covers construction only and does not cover any design, environmental studies, or other federal clearances that are required as a part of the federal delivery process. The Street Transportation Department submitted several applications for consideration. The minimum local match would require the City to fund approximately $400,000 to obtain $4,500,000 in federal funds for construction.
Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Street Transportation Department.