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Interlocal Agreement - 2025 Critical Intersection Design Grant
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bjorn Hansen, Planning, Senior Planner - Long Range Planning, 704-283-3690
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) October 21, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-644 - 2025 Critical Intersection Design and Cost Estimate Study Planning Grant Application
2) September 18, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-623 - Approved 2023 Critical Intersection Analysis
BACKGROUND:
Union County has been awarded a $160,000 planning grant from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) to develop designs and cost estimates for five intersections identified through the Critical Intersection Program. The total cost of the project is $200,000. This interlocal agreement is with the City of Charlotte and allows Union County to submit invoices and receive reimbursement for expenses related to this project, expected to begin by August 2025. This work will be complete by June 2026.
The five intersections are:
• New Town and Lester Davis (Wesley Chapel)
• Old Charlotte Highway and Hayes/Faircroft (Indian Trail)
• Unionville Indian Trail and Unionville Brief/CJ Thomas (Unionville)
• Bragg and Lancaster (Monroe)
• NC 84 and Willoughby
The four affected municipalities have each committed $4,000 to help pay for the $40,000 local match. Union County has committed the remaining $24,000 in local match.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$24,000 in FY2026.