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LHTAC says RAISE grant is a planning award; city has not spent funds
Summary
Amanda LaMott told council the RAISE federal grant agreement was signed in 2024 but not executed, that the city has not yet spent grant funds and that Keller and Associates has prepared engineering proposals. LaMott said the grant is for planning, not construction, and invoices will be submitted to ITD for reimbursement with a 3–5 day turnaround.
Amanda LaMott of Lhtac briefed the council on administrative status of the RAISE grant tied to local transportation planning. LaMott said the federal grant agreement was signed in 2024 but has not been executed and that "the city has not spent any money yet." She emphasized this is "a planning grant, not for construction," and said Keller and Associates has done engineering work and will present a scope of work for council review.
LaMott described the reimbursement process: the city pays invoices and then requests reimbursement from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) with an expected 3–5 day turnaround. No construction contracts or spending approvals were requested at this meeting; council was informed about preparatory engineering and upcoming scope review.
