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Council accepts $250,000 IDOT grant to extend Grand Avenue Trail
Summary
The council accepted an Iowa DOT Transportation Alternatives grant covering $250,000 (80% of estimated cost) for the Grand Avenue Trail Extension; the city will fund the 20% local match from local option sales tax and staff plan to bundle the project with other January bidding.
The Manchester City Council voted to accept a federal‑aid agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Grand Avenue Trail Extension Project. Staff said the award covers $250,000, which represents 80% of the project’s estimated cost; the city will commit the local 20% match from the local option sales tax allocation for sidewalks and trails.
The presenter noted the city will not borrow for the local match, saying the funds are available in the designated local option sales tax account. Staff also said the city plans to bundle the trail project with the larger Anderson Street project in a January bid letting to attract contractors who might bid both projects.
Councilors expressed support, citing neighborhood benefits and safer walking routes for children who walk to school. The council adopted the resolution to accept the IDOT agreement in a recorded vote.
