Commission approves 10% city match and resolution for Mission Street shared‑use path TAP grant

The Mount Pleasant City Commission approved a budget amendment on Sept. 22 to provide a 10 percent city match — up to $220,000 — for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application to construct a shared‑use path on Mission Street.

Manager Descent told commissioners the Mission‑Pickard DDA had already authorized a 25 percent match. The project would build a shared‑use pathway along Mission Street from Bluegrass to Preston, continue west on Preston and then north on East Campus Drive to connect to Bellows, according to the staff summary. The anticipated total project cost was presented as $2.2 million; staff said successful TAP applicants typically include a 35 percent or greater match. The DDA indicated a $550,000 contribution (25 percent) and staff asked the commission to allocate the 10 percent city match and approve the related resolution for the MDOT TAP application.

Motion and outcome Commissioner Skiletzki moved to approve the 10 percent city match for the Mission‑Pickard shared‑use path TAP grant application, a budget amendment of $220,000 to the general fund for the match, and to approve the resolution authorizing the MDOT TAP application. Vice Mayor Eke seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the project would create a continuous non‑motorized path along Mission Street and nearby links, supporting walkability and multimodal access along a priority corridor. The staff memo said MDOT TAP awards are competitive and that the DDA and city match percentages strengthen the application.

Ending: staff will submit the TAP application with the city and DDA matches in place; if awarded, additional design and construction steps and funding agreements will follow.