HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-043-01.21.2025Prepared LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-043
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS
AND EQUITY GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$750,000.00 WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION IN RELATION TO THE CANADIAN
NATIONAL RAILYARD RELOCATION STUDY, LOCATED
AT 1006 E. 4TH STREET, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo is undertaking a study to explore the relocation of the
Canadian National Railyard to enhance neighborhood access and equity; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation has awarded a
Neighborhood Access and Equity grant in the amount of $750,000.00 to support this study; and
WHEREAS, the grant will facilitate comprehensive analysis and planning efforts to
identify optimal relocation strategies for the railyard, thereby promoting community connectivity
and reducing environmental impacts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as
follows:
1. The Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Agreement with the United States
Department of Transportation in the amount of $750,000.00 is hereby approved.
2. The funds received shall be used explicitly for the purposes outlined in the grant
agreement, ensuring diligent financial management and reporting as required by the grantor.
3. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute said documents on
behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21s` day of January 2025.
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Nancy Hig y, Deputy City Clerk
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Ray Feuss, Mayor Pro Tem