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Green Isle council approves application for $795,000 safety grant
Summary
The Green Isle City Council on Dec. 23 approved Resolution 2025-40 authorizing an application for a $795,000 Transportation Alternatives Program grant for pedestrian and crossing safety projects; the grant would cover 80% of costs, with the city responsible for a 20% match unless a highway safety grant is secured.
The Green Isle City Council voted Dec. 23 to authorize staff to apply for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant to fund safety improvements along routes that include Highway 5 and Highway 25.
City staff told the council the TAP application covers a $795,000 project; the TAP award would pay 80% of eligible costs and require the city to cover the remaining 20%. Staff also said an overlapping Highway Safety Improvement Project could become available with a lower local match (about 10%), so the city plans to watch that funding round and pursue whichever program produces the best match.
An EDA representative said the city had submitted a letter of intent and that the interview with grant reviewers went well. "They were impressed we had identified hazardous intersections in our comprehensive plan," the staff member said, adding that the city had a strong case because the project is safety-focused rather than purely recreational.
Councilor [name not specified] moved to adopt Resolution 2025-40, which authorizes the city to pursue the TAP application; another council member seconded the motion. The council conducted a roll-call vote and the motion carried.
If awarded, the grant would fund engineering, pedestrian/crossing improvements, and associated construction. Council members stressed the importance of coordinating with Sibly County (which must sponsor the application because Green Isle is under 5,000 population) and with consultant ISG for project scoping and procurement.
The council did not adopt a construction contract or budget appropriation at the Dec. 23 meeting; any award would require later council action to accept funds, finalize design and commit the local match.
What happens next: staff will verify that Sibly County has provided a sponsoring resolution, complete the full TAP application, and continue monitoring the Highway Safety Improvement Project timeline in case that program creates a lower-match option for the same safety needs.
