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City of Missoula, Montana Item to be Referred to City Council Committee Committee: Public Works Committee Item: Epoxy Bike Lanes Agreement Date: August 11, 2010 Prepared by: Phil Smith Initiated by: Phil Smith Action Required: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation for up to $56,397, of which up to $48,829 is federal CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) funds to be used for painting bike lanes with epoxy in FY2011. Recommended Motion: The committee recommends the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation for up to $56,397, of which up to $48,829 is federal CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) funds to be used for painting bike lanes with epoxy in FY2011. Timeline: Referral to committee: August 16, 2010 Committee discussion: August 18, 2010 Background and Alternatives Explored: This project will repaint much of our bicycle lane system with epoxy paint this summer. Our Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee has approved this project in the transportation plan and in the annual TIP (Transportation Improvement Program). Regular water based paint is worn off very rapidly; with worn lane lines, we do a poor job providing legally required guidance for both bicyclists and motor vehicle operators. Epoxy lasts much longer, and is largely paid for by federal funds. We expect the remainder of the bike lane system to be painted with epoxy in the next 2 years. Financial Implications: We have a local match requirement of 13.42%, which would be a maximum of $7568. In addition, we have an obligation to pay indirect costs of 13.35% of the local match, or $1010. The local match is budgeted from gas tax funds. Attachments: Memorandum of Agreement Bike Lanes List