Department: Planning
Subject: Type of Action: Approval/Action
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency, Community Change Grant (CCGP) Application for the Bike & Pedestrian connection for the Mill Creek Choice Neighborhoods.
Resolution No.
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Does this item need to be published? No
If yes, please list preferred date(s) of publication: _____N/A___________________________
Finance Information:
Account Number: TBD
City Cost Amount: N/A
Total Cost: TBD
Special Circumstances:
Grant Funded: Approximately $20,000,000
Grant Title - CFDA or granting Agency: EPA CCG
Resolution #: N.A
Location:
Address: N/A
District: District 1 ☐ District 2 ☐ District 3 ☐ District 4 ☐ District 5 ☐
Additional Comments:
Mill Creek Corridor Improvements Project: 1st Street and Seminole Drive: The City of Huntsville is partnering with the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF) to be eligible to apply for EPA Community Change Grant funding for corridor improvement projects to provide active, alternative transportation options for Mill Creek residents and to re-connect the Mill Creek Neighborhood to the broader urban fabric. The 1st Street and Seminole Drive Corridor Improvement projects will provide street trees, bike lanes, and ADA-compliant sidewalks, crosswalks, and ramps, as well as stormwater management, to Seminole Drive transportation corridor and a multi-use path along 1st Street. These projects were identified as high priority by residents as outlined in the Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood (CNI) Transformation Plan. These projects will provide active transportation and mobility enhancements to re0connect the Mill Creek Neighborhood to enhance access to healthcare, employment, and recreation opportunities.