File #: TMP-24-1816   
Type: Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 1/8/2024 In control: County Board
On agenda: 2/13/2024 Final action: 2/13/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM
Attachments: 1. Exec. Sum.
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AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM

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WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation ("USDOT"), as the designated administrator of Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant funds is empowered to award grants to qualified applicants therefor; and

WHEREAS, USDOT is authorized to expend funds through the RAISE grant program for use in connection with large capital highway projects that meet certain criteria and guidelines; and

WHEREAS, USDOT is permitted to make and execute all contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its authority; and

WHEREAS, the County desires to make application for a USDOT RAISE grant and in the event that the County's grant application is approved, receipt of said funds will impose on the County certain financial and reporting requirements therefor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Kane County Board that the County Board Chair is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the County of Kane with the USDOT for the RAISE discretionary grant program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is authorized to furnish such information, assurances, certifications and amendments as the USDOT may require in connection with the RAISE grant application.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is authorized and directed on behalf of the County of Kane to execute and deliver grant applications and agreements and all subsequent documents and amendments thereto between the County of Kane and the USDOT for the RAISE grant application.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Kane County Director of Transportation is authorized and directed on behalf of the County of Kane to attest to ...

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