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Council Communication

Department: Mayor
Case/Project No.:
Submitted by: Brandon Garrett 		Resolution 23-270
ITEM 6.E.		Council Action: 9/25/2023
Description

Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign agreement with the Iowa West Foundation to fund landscape improvements along West Broadway approximately in the area impacted by the I-480/I-29 interchange between N. 36th Street and N. 41st Street.
Background/Discussion

The I-480/I-29 interchange reconstruction project is nearing completion.  This corridor is an important gateway from Omaha into Council Bluffs.  The Iowa West Foundation is offering to fund the project at a cost of approximately $3.5 million.  City staff has been involved with the design team in selecting lower maintenance options and climate-appropriate plant species.
Recommendation

Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
West Broadway River's Edge ExtOther9/19/2023
AgreementResolution9/15/2023
Resolution 23-270Resolution9/19/2023