Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement No. 2023-TJ-001 for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of a portion of Iowa 906, from N. 6th Street to just east of I-80, along Kanesville Boulevard.

This agreement allows for the transfer of jurisdiction for a portion of Iowa 906 (Kanesville Boulevard) beginning at N. 6th Street and ending just east of the I-80 east bound on-ramp, a length of approximately 4 miles.

A previous agreement (2016-TJ-002) with the Iowa Department of Transportation included the transfer of jurisdiction of US 6 (West Broadway) from N. 36th Street to N. 6th Street, and was approved by Resolution No. 16-46 on February 22, 2016.

This TJ represents the remaining segment of former US 6 within Council Bluffs that is still the responsibility of the Iowa DOT.  

IDOT has offered a payment of $17 million (three installments) to the City in exchange for the transfer of jurisdiction of Iowa 906.

The transfer of jurisdiction also includes five bridges.

With acceptance of this roadway, the City assumes all responsibility for operation and maintenance.  Arterial roads require the highest level of maintenance and preservation. In particular, the four and five lane roadways with higher traffic volumes present resource intensive efforts for snow removal.
 
When this segment is added to the City road network, Public Works anticipates a need of four additional employees within the Street Division.  Also, two additional dump trucks, equipped with wing plows, will be required.

The additional equipment and personnel costs will be funded by the city’s allocation of Road Use Tax funds.

Approval of the DOT agreement for the transfer of jurisdiction of Iowa 906, from N. 6th Street to just east of I-80, along Kanesville Boulevard.