Jenkins Council approves resolution to apply for TAP grant to fund sidewalks, connectivity
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The Jenkins City Council voted Jan. 5 to authorize a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application for Phase 1 of a multi-phase sidewalk and connectivity project (KY-3086 to Cove Street). Phase 1 is estimated just over $2 million; the TAP request is $1.6 million, with an indicated federal match portion of $409,000 and a local share of roughly $8,366 if funded.
The Jenkins City Council on Jan. 5 approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for Transportation Alternatives Program funding to construct sidewalks and improve pedestrian connectivity from Kentucky Route 3086 to Cove Street, including ADA upgrades and lighting.
Eunice, who presented the application details at the meeting, said the Phase 1 project is estimated at just over $2,000,000 and that the city will pursue the TAP request of $1,600,000. She said the federal/state funding arrangement would cover 18% of the project through the state program that funnels federal funds through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, with the city responsible for a local 2% share, about $8,366, if the grant is awarded.
"Phase 1 is what the city will be applying for first," Eunice said when describing the application and how the project was broken into four phases to make it more manageable.
The presentation tied the sidewalk project to broader local plans: improving accessibility downtown, connecting Lakeside Drive to the amphitheater and recreational trails, and linking to the Raven Rock cabins, lodge and trail developments. Council members noted that prior projects—such as earlier sections of Lakeside—were funded through similar programs and emphasized the need to secure this funding while the program is available.
The council chair explained the match rules have changed over time and that securing a resolution now is a procedural step required to apply and pledge the local share if the project is awarded. The resolution was read aloud (recorded as an authorizing resolution in the meeting record), a motion was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The vote authorizing the application does not itself commit construction funds beyond the formal local share if the grant is awarded; the council will be notified if the application is successful and additional steps or appropriations would follow.
The city’s application materials referenced the need for ADA-compliant routes, improved pedestrian lighting, and connections to planned trail and recreation investments.