Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement No. 2019-4-145 in connection with the I-29 Interstate Improvements.

This agreement is in reference to Segment 3 of the Iowa DOT’s Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvements.

The agreement includes items related to designated haul routes, traffic detours, and construction near the east systems interchange of I-80 and I-29.  The project entails grading and paving, lighting, traffic signs, and bridge replacement on I-29 (SB) from just west of the I-29 SB to South Expressway Ramp to the I-29/US 275 interchange.  These projects include grading and paving along portions of South Expressway north of the 30th Avenue intersection.  These projects also include the construction of both a temporary and permanent traffic signal at the 30th Avenue/South Expressway intersection. 

The following projects will be let by the Iowa DOT:

• IM-NHS-029-3(133)48-03-78 (Culvert)

• IM-NHS-029-3(171)48-03-78 (Grade & Pave)                                       

• IM-NHS-029-3(172)48-03-78 (Traffic Signs)                                       

• IM-NHS-029-3(173)48-03-78 (Lighting)                                                

• IM-NHS-080-1(407)3-03-78 (Bridge)

• IM-NHS-080-1(408)4-03-78 (Bridge)

• IM-NHS-080-1(446)2-03-78 (Bridge)

• IM-NHS-029-3(244)49-03-78 (Traffic Signals)

The agreement also includes the future transfer of jurisdiction of South Expressway from the I-29 NB Ramp Terminal to the 30th Avenue/South Expressway intersection. A future Transfer of Jurisdiction Agreement will be negotiated between the DOT and the City to complete the transfer.

Approval of this resolution.