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Council tables DOT STIP amendment after members request more information on 75% cost increase
Summary
A proposed State Transportation Improvement Program amendment that would increase construction funding for a service plaza mainline sign project by roughly 75% was tabled. Council members asked DOT for scope and funding-source details before approving the statewide amendment.
Casey (Transportation) asked the COG to approve a STIP amendment that would increase construction funding for a Department of Transportation service-plaza mainline sign and support project. The amendment reflects cost increases cited by DOT and raised the project—s construction cost to approximately $6.7 million in the project tracker.
Why it matters: STIP amendments for projects that DOT labels as statewide can appear on rural COG agendas for public participation. Members said they need more information about the reasons for a roughly 75% construction cost increase and whether the change could affect funding available for other projects.
Council action: After questions from members about the scope change and funding implications, Casey and members requested that DOT provide the original scope, the nature of the changes driving the 75% cost increase, and whether the increase affects funding available for other regional projects. The board voted to table the amendment until DOT returns with more detailed information and a presentation on the project tracker and STIP process for rural boards.
What was not decided: The board did not approve the amendment and specifically asked DOT staff to return with clarifying documentation and a scope explanation before reconsidering the measure.
