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Prattville council signs off on two federal grant applications and several infrastructure contracts
Summary
The council authorized applications for an MPO carbon-reduction grant (project cost $1,985,275; city match $397,055) and an MPO TAP sidewalk grant (project cost $654,540; city match $130,908), and approved budgeted capital and service contracts including two trucks and culvert engineering work.
At its May 5 meeting, the Prattville City Council authorized multiple transportation grant applications and approved several budgeted contracts and capital purchases.
The council authorized staff to submit an application to the Montgomery MPO carbon reduction program for access-management improvements along Fairview Avenue from Old Farm Lane to Interstate 65. The project’s projected total cost is $1,985,275 with a projected city share of $397,055; the council committed to provide matching funds if the grant is awarded.
Separately the council authorized submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application for sidewalk improvements along Lower Kingston Road and Otauga Creek Lehi from Fourth Street to Spinners Park. Projected cost for that project is $654,540 with a city match of $130,908.
Councilors also approved budgeted purchases and contracts: release of funds to buy two Ram 2500 trucks (total not to exceed $81,458) for Parks and Recreation; a professional services contract with Civil Southeast LLC for culvert improvements behind 113 West Main Street not to exceed $35,500; and a contract with DPM Concrete Construction LLC for Pratt Park walking-trail improvements not to exceed $74,500.
Councillor comments: A councilor supporting the TAP/MPO applications framed the grants as a high-return investment, noting the typical 80/20 federal match and saying the city would capture regional tax dollars rather than cede them to another jurisdiction. A councilor who introduced the Pratt Park trail item called it a “wonderful expenditure of money.”
Next steps: Staff will prepare and submit the MPO and TAP applications; if funded, the council will be asked to accept the grants and appropriate matching funds. The capital purchases and contracts will proceed as approved under existing budget line items.
Votes: Each resolution and contract on the consent/regular agenda was adopted unanimously on voice or roll-call vote where recorded.
