Resolution 6186 - RAISE Grant Submission for Bypass RESOLUTION NO. 6186
A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL FOR THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A
"REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND
EQUITY" (RAISE) GRANT TO FUND UPGRADES TO THE KALISPELL BYPASS
FROM U.S. 93 TO AIRPORT ROAD.
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Bypass is a rural state highway that provides a quicker, safer
interconnected route around and within the Kalispell community; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation set aside $1.5 billion in discretionary grants
through the new Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and
Equity"(RAISE)transportation grant program to be awarded on a competitive basis
for projects that will have a "significant local or regional impact"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell, in cooperation with MDOT, is making application for funds
through the RAISE grant program to upgrade the Kalispell Bypass from U.S. 93 to
Airport Road; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project contains the southernmost two miles of the bypass, including a
network of pedestrian facilities and critical access junction with U.S. 93, and will
complete the bypass, which is necessary for the overall Kalispell transportation
system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell application for the RAISE grant provides additional
opportunity for partnerships with the State, Flathead County, and the City of
Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, as the project meets all criteria of the RAISE grant program, application for such
funding should have the support of the City of Kalispell.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Kalispell City Council approves and fully supports the application of
the City of Kalispell for a RAISE funding grant for upgrades to the Kalispell
Bypass from U.S. 93 to Airport Road.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.
ATTEST: Mwfer--
Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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