HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-599-10.07.2024Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-599
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRIMARY HIGHWAYS
DETOUR AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE USE OF CITY STREETS TO
DETOUR TRAFFIC FROM THE RAMP TO US 218
NORTHBOUND AT BROADWAY STREET, IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT
NUMBER: MB-218-2(521)187--77-07, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT)
recognize the necessity of maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow during the bridge repair
project identified as Project Number: MB-218-2(521)187--77-07; and
WHEREAS, this project requires the temporary detour of traffic from the ramp to US 218
northbound at Broadway Street to ensure both the safety of the road users and the expedient
completion of construction efforts; and
WHEREAS, a detour routing through specified city streets of Waterloo has been
proposed as a viable solution to meet transportation needs and alleviate potential congestion; and
WHEREAS, a formal Primary Highways Detour Agreement has been drafted between
IDOT and the City of Waterloo, outlining responsibilities, routing, and duration, ensuring all
statutory and regulatory preconditions are satisfactorily met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as
follows:
1. The Primary Highways Detour Agreement with IDOT is hereby approved, allocating
city street usage for the detour attributable to Bridge Repair Project Number: MB-218-
2(521)187--77-07.
2. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the Detour Agreement and any related
documents necessary for the implementation of the temporary traffic detour plan.
3. City officials are directed to coordinate with IDOT, local law enforcement, and
emergency services to ensure that effective communication, signage, and safety measures are
implemented throughout the detour period.
4. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October 2024.
Resolution 2024-599
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Que to 9-1a,
Quentin Hart, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelley Felchle
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
SEAL
4.
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DIGITALLY
SIGNED