2022 05 17 City Council

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11 
 
A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FOR A GRANT FROM THE MULTIMODAL 
ACCESS FUND THROUGH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (HDTA) PROJECT. 
 
 WHEREAS, the Athens City Council has declared its commitment to investing in infrastructure to 
improve pedestrian accessibility and safety in the Historic Downtown Business District by funding design 
and construction of improvement concepts outlined in the Athens Historic Downtown Masterplan 
completed through Main Street Athens in 2020  and the Community Mobility Plan (CMP) completed 
through the Community Transportation Safety grant (CTPG) in 2021 by approving the Historic Downtown 
Transportation Alternatives (HDTA) project; and, 
 
 WHEREAS, the Athens City Council wishes to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to apply and, if 
determined to be eligible, submit a full application for Multi- Modal Access Grant (MMAG) funding to 
supplement the City’s ongoing capital improvement project for the Historic Downtown Transportation 
Alternatives (HDTA) project; and, 
 
 WHEREAS, the HDTA project includes several State routes throughout the proposed scope of 
work, and so, an application for funding will be competitive in the selection process and would be an ideal 
candidate for TDOT funding; and, 
 
 WHEREAS, funding would provide appreciable financial support in the construction of the project 
as MMAG funding is limited at one million dollars ($1mm) and is a 95/5 cost-share with the state covering 
95% of the costs of the approved scope of work, thus best leveraging state funds with a minimal match 
using local funds; and, 
 
 WHEREAS, the Public Works Department initially considered pursuing Transportation Alternatives 
Program (TAP) funding for the project; however, MMAG provides a substantially more attractive cost -
share and historically allows for a quicker timeline from start to finish on projects and so it is the preferred 
option to supplement local dollars for the project. 
 
 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Athens, Tennessee, as follows: 
 
That the recitals above are true and accurate and form a part of this Resolution; and 
 
That meeting in regular session on this 17th day of May 2022, the Mayor and City Manager be 
authorized, empowered, and directed to submit the appropriate application and materials. 
 
BE IT  FURTHER  RESOLVED  that the Council authorizes providing the required matching funds, 
not to exceed $50,000. 
 
BE IT  FURTHER  RESOLVED that upon award of the grant, the Mayor and City Manager are hereby 
authorized to
 sign, execute, and administrate all agreements, documentation,  etc. in order to 
complete this project. 
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED  by the Athens City Council that this resolution shall take effect 
immediately from and after its passage, the welfare of the Municipality requiring it. 
 
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