Moab approves $52,998 match, moves forward on Safe Streets (SS4A) planning contract
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Summary
On Oct. 28 the Moab City Council authorized staff to finalize a contract with the bidder chosen to carry out SS4A Safe Streets planning work, approving the city's $52,998 share of a $600,000 planning award that includes $480,000 in federal funds. The award funds road safety planning tied to the city's Unified Transportation Master Plan.
The Moab City Council on Oct. 28 unanimously approved negotiation and finalization of a contract to carry out planning work under a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning grant.
Savannah (staff) told council the grant award covers a $600,000 project in which $480,000 is federal funding and $120,000 is a local match to be split between the city and Grand County. The city’s portion of the match is $52,998 in cash and in-kind contributions; council voted 5–0 to authorize contract negotiations and to commit the city share if negotiations are successful.
Why it matters: SS4A planning grants are intended to support local multicategory efforts to reduce roadway deaths and serious injuries through planning and safety improvements. The work will develop roadway assessments and a Complete Streets ordinance recommended in the city’s 2022 Unified Transportation Master Plan (UTMP).
Key facts - Award and match: total project amount reported by staff $600,000 (federal $480,000); city and county match $120,000; Moab’s match $52,998. - Contractor selection: the evaluation committee selected the bidder identified in council materials (transcript reference: “Kimberly Horn”); council authorized staff to finalize contract negotiations with that bidder. - Scope: the planning work will produce road reassessments and a draft Complete Streets ordinance to guide future projects and funding priorities.
Council process Councilmember Colin moved to approve negotiation and contract finalization with the selected bidder; the motion was seconded and carried on a 5–0 vote. Councilmembers asked questions about county participation and coordination; staff replied that Grand County helped craft the request for proposals and has provided a written commitment of financial participation.
Next steps Staff will execute contract negotiations, return to council as required for final contract execution and coordinate with Grand County on deliverables and public outreach. The planning work will be expected to align with the NMTP and other active transportation efforts to avoid duplicate outreach and to ensure consistent design recommendations across jurisdictions.