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NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FULL COMMISSION MEETING

Thursday, July 16, 2020, 9:00 A.M. Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/99956142174?pwd=cVNReXFsdDBxaEovTytDd0FrSks4UT09


Annotated Agenda


1.0 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance - Michael Griffin


2.0 New Appointments to the Commission - Attorney Dave Hollenbeck


3.0 Roll Call and approval of the Minutes of the May 21, 2020 Full Commission Board Meeting (pp. 1-7)

ACTION REQUESTED: Approval


4.0 Public Comment on Current Agenda Items

Members of the public who have indicated a desire to speak on agenda items will be limited to 3 minutes upon recognition by the Chair.


5.0 Presentation: NICTD - Double Track and West Lake Projects

Mike Noland, President/General Manager

Nicole Barker, Director of Capital Investment and Implementation


6.0 Report of the Chair - Michael Griffin


7.0 Report of the Executive Director - Ty Warner


    1. Finance and Personnel Committee - Richard Hardaway (pp. 8--23)

    2. Staff Overview of Consent Agenda Items

      • FY 2020 Budget Amendment #3 (p. 11-12)

      • FY 2021-2022 UPWP Amendment #2 - FTA CARES Act Transit Oversight Funds - Resolution #20-19 (pp. 13-18)

      • Establish a CARES Act Fund - Resolution #20-20 (p. 19)

      • Approval to Open a Bank Account - Resolution #20-21 (p. 20)

      • Procurement Recommendations (pp. 21-23)

        #20-14 - Purchase of transit vehicles

        #20-15 - Purchase of transit vehicles

        #20-16 - Acquiring Miscellaneous Support Equipment

    3. CONSENT AGENDA for F&P Items

      ACTION REQUESTED: Approval

      • FY 2020 Budget Amendment #3

      • FY 2021-2022 UPWP Amendment #2 - FTA CARES Act Transit Oversight Funds - Resolution #20-19

      • Establish a CARES Act Fund - Resolution #20-20

      • Approval to Open a Bank Account - Resolution #20-21

      • Procurement Recommendations

#20-14 - Purchase of transit vehicles

#20-15 - Purchase of transit vehicles

#20-16 - Acquiring Miscellaneous Support Equipment


    1. Technical Planning Committee - Kevin Breitzke (pp. 24-81)

    2. Staff Overview of Consent Agenda Items

      • UPWP Amendment #1 - Resolution #20-16 (pp. 27-28)

      • Living Streets Ordinance - Resolution #20-17 (pp. 29-34)

      • Public Comment Report on the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #9 (p. 35)

      • FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #9 – Resolution #20-18 (pp. 36-74)

    3. CONSENT AGENDA for TPC Items

      ACTION REQUESTED: Approval

      • UPWP Amendment #1 - Resolution #20-16

      • Living Streets Ordinance - Resolution #20-17

      • FY 2020-2024 TIP Amendment #9 - Resolution #20-18

    4. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #8 (75-81)

INFORMATIONAL (No Action Required)


10.0 INDOT, Matt Deitchley, La Porte District Deputy Commissioner


11.0 Other Business


12.0 Announcements


13.0 Adjournment


The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.

NIRPC Full Commission Meeting

Electronic Meeting via Zoom May 21, 2020 Minutes


Call to Order

Chairman, Michael Griffin, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.


This meeting was convened as an electronic meeting, pursuant to Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-04 and 20-09, and extended by Executive Order 20-25, allowing such meetings pursuant to

IC 5-14-1.5-3.6 for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency. All persons were meeting remotely on a Zoom platform that allowed for real time interaction, and supported the public’s ability to observe and record the proceedings. When the agenda item provided for public comment, this was supported as well.


Roll call was taken by Candice Eklund.


Present

The 29 Commissioners present included Janet Beck (Pottawattomie Park), Geof Benson (Beverly Shores), Kevin Breitzke (Porter County Surveyor), Charlie Brown (Lake County Council), Bill Carroll (Lake Station), Robert Carnahan (Cedar Lake), Daina Dumbrys (Michiana Shores), Bill Emerson (Lake County Surveyor), Michael Griffin (Highland), Richard Hardaway (Merrillville), Eric Hull (Burns Harbor), Tim Jones (Kouts), Justin Kiel (La Crosse), Robert Lemay (Long Beach), Sue Lynch (Portage), Sheila Matias (LaPorte County Commissioner), Wendy Mis (Munster), Diane Noll (Wanatah), Duane Parry (Michigan City), Jerome Prince (Gary), Carolyn Saxton (Ogden Dunes), Tom Schmitt (Schererville), Brian Snedecor (Hobart), Ed Soliday (Governor Appointee), Joseph Stahura (Whiting), Greg Stinson (Porter), Gerald Swets (St. John), Mary Tanis (Dyer), and George Topoll (Union Township). Also present was Adam Parkerhouse representing INDOT.


Absent

The 21 Commissioners absent included Kyle Allen (Lake County Commissioner), David Anderson (Winfield), Duane Arndt (Kingsford Heights), Jeanette Bapst (Dune Acres), Jim Biggs (Porter County Commissioner), Anthony Copeland (East Chicago), Joshleen Denham (Trail Creek), Tom Dermody

(La Porte), Tony Hendricks (LaPorte County), Jack Jeralds (Schneider), Andrew Kyres (Crown Point), Jeff Larson (Porter County Council), Lori Mercer (Westville), Tom McDermott (Hammond), Edward Morales (Porter Township), Matt Murphy (Valparaiso), David Peeler (Hebron), Michael Rosenbaum (LaPorte County), Rick Ryfa (Griffith), Sharon Szwedo (New Chicago), and James Ton (Chesterton).


Kingsbury, Lowell, and The Pines have appointed no representatives to NIRPC.


Staff in Attendance

Staff present included Ty Warner, Kathy Luther, Charles Bradsky, Scott Weber, James Winters, Mitch Barloga, Flor Baum, Candice Eklund, and attorney Dave Hollenbeck.


Public Comment

There were no public comments.


Minutes

The minutes of the January 16, 2020 Full Commission meeting were approved on a motion by Geof Benson and second by Robert Carnahan.

Report of the Chair - Michael Griffin

Michael Griffin discussed the vacancy on NIRPC’s Executive Board caused by the resignation of Will Farrellbegg from the Town Council of Lowell. Michael, out of the powers of the Chair, created an ad hoc nominating committee consisting of NIRPC’s officers and the Immediate Past Chair. The nominating committee met on May 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom platform. After consultation of the members, they recommended the consideration in favor of Mary Tanis with the Town of Dyer. Ms. Tanis accepted the nomination. On motion by Richard Hardaway and second by Geof Benson, the Chair received a motion to approve the appointment of Mary Tanis to the unexpired term of vacancy on the Executive Board. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Carolyn Saxton, Tom Schmitt, Brian Snedecor, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed.


Report of the Executive Director - Ty Warner

Ty Warner said it was great to see the faces of those attending the meeting. Ty recognized there were many backlogged items on the agenda because a Commission meeting had not been held since January due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An update was provided on NIRPC staff successfully working remotely since mid March and will continue to do so based on Governor Holcomb’s phased approach. During this time, all NIRPC committee meetings have been cancelled with the exception of the virtual Technical Planning Committee (TPC) meeting held on May 12, and Finance & Personnel Committee and the Full Commission meetings being held virtually today.


Mr. Warner noted NIRPC’s desire to revise the committee meeting structure by further streamlining of NIRPC’s subcommittees. The Commissioner interest survey sent out last week for committee participation has been revamped to now gather information for the Commissioners general interest rather than preferences for specific committees. The survey also includes demographic questions for Title VI and NIRPC’s Economic Development District (EDD). Ty expressed his appreciation to the federal partners who have been very accommodating during the pandemic amidst the challenges of working and meeting remotely.


The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed on March 27, and NIRPC is directly involved with two of the programs in two agencies. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) relieved $25 billion to urbanized areas at 100% federal funding with no local match needed. NIRPC negotiated with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Chicago, who NIRPC shares funding with, to d receive $75 million for the Northwest Indiana transit operators. The funds have already been dispersed to the transit operators, with the bulk of the funding being awarded to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), who had a significant loss in ridership and to also ensure the West Lake and Double Track projects can still proceed. Ty acknowledged NIRPC staff for their quick turnaround and follow-through with these funding opportunities.


Ty pointed out that the Economic Development District (EDD) designation was awarded to NIRPC last fall just in time to be able to receive funding from the $1.5 billion released nationwide by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). NIRPC will receive an institutional grant to develop programs to help with the economic recovery and will work with the EDA to develop a strategy. There is $225 million in funding available for the Chicago Area Region 5, with one half of that funding available for competitive projects. Communities can apply for these funds for economic development recovery due to the pandemic. While EDA grants typically require a 50% local match, these funds from the CARES Act are at 80% federal/20% local, and in some cases the federal share may be 90% or even 100%. Gabrielle Biciunas is NIRPC’s contact person for assisting communities with their applications to the EDA.

Communities are encouraged to act quickly, as it is a competitive situation. Funding for competitive funded grants are available until September 2022.


Michael Griffin thanked Ty for his leadership and his report to the Commission.


Emergency Status of the Shoreline and Erosion Issues - Michael Griffin

Michael Griffin referenced the Sense of the Commission letter composed on behalf of the Commission, and sent as a cover letter pursuant to the instruction the Commission approved to prepare a resolution with regard to the Lake Michigan erosion remediation. The resolution and cover letter sent to Governor Holcomb generated the interest that the governor had asked for. The governor did not declare a state of emergency for Lake Michigan but he did take many steps requested in the resolution. The Director of Homeland Security as well as a representative from our state Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), contacted Mr. Griffin to discuss the implications of the resolution. They explained why they did not feel they were ready to proceed with the declaration of emergency, stating specific dates, times, and dollar amounts are desirable. As a result of this information, a survey was sent to the riparian communities for additional information. The results of the survey will be directed to the Governor’s office, copying the Director of Homeland Security, to provide additional facts and data in hopes they will take steps to inform the governor. Without acquiring a state declaration, a federal declaration cannot be obtained, which is necessary to receive any federal assistance. Geof Benson added that without assistance from the state, county, or federal levels, the communities affected by the erosion are battling the high lake levels alone. Carolyn Saxton noted the financial impact for the Town of Ogden dunes had been submitted and asked Mr. Warner if there was a total financial impact from all of the communities along the shoreline. Mr. Warner will provide the information to Carolyn Saxton after the meeting.


Finance & Personnel Committee - Richard Hardaway

Richard Hardaway reported the Finance & Personnel (F & P) Committee met this morning to review the financial reports for December 31, 2019 and February 2020 as well as the bank reconciliations for 2020. Mr. Hardaway stated there were five actions for consideration today.


Richard Hardaway said Procurement 20-08 was for two South Shore shuttle connect buses for the City of Valparaiso and comes with a favorable recommendation from the F & P Committee. On motion by Robert Carnahan and second by George Topoll, the Full Commission voted to approve the purchase of two South Shore shuttle connect buses. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Carolyn Saxton, Tom Schmitt, Brian Snedecor, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed.


Richard Hardaway said the purpose of the Brownfield Coalition Assessment Contract is to combine eligible environmental protective services. NIRPC has already received a $600,000 Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant which will cover the amount of this contract for $499,800. The approval of the Brownfield Coalition Assessment contract comes with a favorable recommendation from the F & P Committee. On motion by Geof Benson and second by Kevin Breitzke, the Full Commission voted to approve the Brownfield Coalition Assessment contract for $499,800. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Carolyn Saxton, Tom Schmitt, Brian Snedecor, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed.

Richard Hardaway said the contract with South Shore Clean Cities (SSCC) for professional services is not to exceed $350,640. The purpose of the contract is for air quality and public education through social media for FY 2021 and comes with a favorable recommendation from the F & P Committee. On motion by Geof Benson and second by George Topoll, the Full Commission voted to approve the SSCC contract for $350,640. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Carolyn Saxton, Tom Schmitt, Brian Snedecor, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed.


Richard Hardaway said NIRPC’s last title VI program was written in 2017. The updated program for 2020 includes all of the new requirements put forth and comes with a favorable recommendation from the F & P Committee. On motion by Robert Carhanan and second by Diane Noll, the Full Commission voted to approve Resolution 20-05, Title VI program for 2020. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Carolyn Saxton, Tom Schmitt, Brian Snedecor, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


Ty Warner presented Resolution 20-09 Economic Development Administration FY 2020. Ty informed the Committee that the application has already been submitted to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and is directly tied to NIRPC’s EDD prior to the CARES Act, as part of the normal designation. NIRPC will receive $70,000 in federal dollars for the EDD, which must be matched 50/50 with local funds. The EDA has accepted the draft resolution with the understanding that due to COVID-19 the resolution would not be formally approved by the Commission until its meeting today. Resolution

    1. authorizes the submittal of the application and the use of $70,000 for local match. On motion by Greg Stinson and second by Robert Carnahan, Resolution 20-09 was formally endorsed by the Full Commission. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Carolyn Saxton, Tom Schmitt, Brian Snedecor, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


      Technical Planning Committee - Kevin Breitzke

      The Technical Planning Committee (TPC) met virtually on May 12, representing the first virtual meeting ever held by NIRPC. Kevin Breitzke stated there were six actions for consideration today.


      Kathy Luther presented the Living Streets Policy, stating staff had presented the policy to the committees over the last several months. This policy expands the Complete Streets policy, which requires transportation projects consideration, pedestrians and project design, stormwater management, healthy street design, and universal design. This policy will be brought before the Full Commission meeting for adoption in July.


      Kathy Luther presented on Resolution 20-10 conformity planning. The public comment report was released and made available on March 6th and there were no comments received in the 30 days it was posted. The air quality conformity requirements that NIRPC must demonstrate in order to advance certain major projects in accordance with our planning and programming processes are required because Northwest Indiana has been designated as nonattainment for ozone. The purpose of this

      resolution is to first, adopt the changes to the conformity plan, which have been modeled and demonstrated they meet the air quality budget, followed by the adoption of the plan amendment, and lastly adopt the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) with the project change. The fundamental purpose of this resolution is to approve the air conformity modeling report results. On motion by Richard Hardaway and second by Geof Benson, the Full Commission voted to approve Resolution 20-10, conformity planning. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Tom Schmitt, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, two not voting, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


      Kathy Luther presented on Resolution 20-13, NWI 2050 Amendment #1. The public comment report was released and made available on March 6th, and in the 30 days that it was posted, one comment report was received. The comment received was determined to not be significant and not require any modifications. The three changes to NWI 2050 are as follows: 45th Street added a center turn lane from Colfax Street to Chase Street, remove the Kennedy Ave expansion project from completion by 2025 and combine into the projects to be completed by 2030, and Kennedy Ave added travel lanes from Main Street to Route US 30 to be completed by 2030. On motion by Geof Benson and second by Bill Carroll, the Full Commission voted to approve Resolution 20-13, NWI 2050 Amendment #1. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Tom Schmitt, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, three not voting, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


      Charles Bradsky presented on Resolution 20-11, Amendments #5, #6, and #7 to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) in FY 2020-2024. The public comment report included all three amendments to make it easier for the public to make comments in one step. No public comments were received on any of the three amendments. Technical comments were received from the Interagency Consultation Group (ICG) on amendments #5 and #7, with NIRPC’s responses included in the meeting packet. The function of the ICG is to review technical aspects of amendments to ensure any projects being amended are following technical protocol. Amendment #5 consists of 48 projects for FY 2020-2024, with 33 being INDOT projects. On motion by Tim Jones and second by Geof Benson, the Full Commission approved Resolution 20-11 Amendment #5. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Tom Schmitt, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, two not voting, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


      James Winters presented on Resolution 20-12 Amendment #6 to the TIP FY 2020-2024. The one amendment, for the City of East Chicago, requires transferring $200,000 from the preventative maintenance line item to the operating systems line item. Currently RTIP does not have the functionality to demonstrate a project will be paid with existing in-grant funds, so a placeholder in the maintenance project was left in RTIP for $1. On motion by Geof Benson and second by Bill Carroll, the Full Commission approved Resolution 20-12 Amendment #6 to the FY 2020-2024 TIP. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Tom Schmitt, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura,

      Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, two not voting, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


      Charles Bradsky presented on Resolution 20-14 Amendment #7 to the TIP in FY 2020-2024. The amendment is for Phase 1 for the Town of Schererville on the Kennedy Avenue project. The project is being moved out of the TIP from FY 2021 to beyond FY 2024. This project is on a separate amendment because it affects NIRPC’s long range plan for conformity in the NWI 2050 Plan. The Town of Schererville intends to submit this project at the next Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and plans to be constructed between 2025-2027. On motion by Geof Benson and second by Tom Schmitt, the Full Commission approved Resolution 20-14 Amendment #7 to the FY 2020-2024 TIP. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Robert Lemay, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Duane Parry, Jerome Prince, Tom Schmitt, Ed Soliday, Joseph Stahura, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, two not voting, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


      Kathy Luther presented on Resolution 20-15 the 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Plan NWI. Plan NWI is a core document required of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and it functions as the scope of work for the annual planning grant for the transportation planning area. Plan NWI outlines the transparency and accountability to stakeholders and the public in how NIRPC uses federal funding, as well as local county tax dollars for transportation. Revenue represented in this plan is 75% of NIRPC’s annual operating budget matched with 82% of the county appropriation revenues received. Plan NWI is a two year planning document and will have an amendment change in 2021 to adjust for the funding changes in 2022. A link was provided in the meeting packet and on NIRPC’s website for the complete Unified Planning Work Program document. On Motion by Geof Benson and second by Sue Lynch, the Full Commission approved Resolution 20-15 the 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program. With Janet Beck, Geof Benson, Kevin Breitzke, Charlie Brown, Bill Carroll, Robert Carnahan, Daina Dumbrys, Bill Emerson, Michael Griffin, Richard Hardaway, Eric Hull, Tim Jones, Justin Kiel, Sue Lynch, Sheila Matias, Wendy Mis, Diane Noll, Jerome Prince, Tom Schmitt, Greg Stinson, Gerald Swets, Mary Tanis, and George Topoll voting in the affirmative, five not voting, and no one voting in the negative, the motion passed. The resolution was adopted.


      Kevin Breitzke thanked Kathy Luther for presenting the resolutions while technical difficulties were being experienced. Kevin also informed the group that with people driving less due to COVID-19, he noted the impacts are unknown at this time on how projects funded by the Indiana gas taxes will be affected. The next TPC meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The means of the meeting will be communicated closer to the meeting date, depending on whether Governor Holcomb’s provision to hold virtual meetings will have been extended to include that date.


      INDOT - Adam Parkhouse

      Adam Parkhouse presented for Matt Deitchley who was unable to attend the meeting. Adam reported that INDOT is focused on essential work to maintain the roadways. INDOT currently has 1,100 projects statewide, totalling over $2 billion. The maintenance teams are working and practicing social distancing procedures. As a result of decreased traffic, INDOT has taken many opportunities to accelerate some road projects, noting the patching work on I-65 between U.S. Route 231 to U.S. Route 30 and bridge painting on Cline Avenue. Lake County will see a lot of work on I-94 during the summer months in 2020 and 2021, with bridge deck overlays taking place on I-65 between April and November this year.


      Announcements

      Charlie Brown acknowledged and welcomed Jerome Prince, Mayor for the City of Gary, to his first Commission meeting as a NIRPC Commissioner.

      Ed Soliday addressed the concerns Kevin Breitzke raised on the issue of possible impacts to Indiana’s gas tax funding. While the direction of re-opening is uncertain, traffic is picking up. Some had started advocating for greater flexibility in the use of Local Motor Highway Vehicle (MVH) funding even prior to the pandemic, but the 50% distribution minimum for construction, reconstruction and preservation use from the State was to ensure the funds would not be used for other purposes, and altering this would erode support for it. Essentially 100% of Community Crossings comes from the sales tax on gasoline; what is available for next year will not be known before the state’s forecast in September.


      Rep. Soliday restated the original priorities for INDOT to first “take care of what we’ve got” by doing preventative maintenance, then secondly to finish projects that were started, and lastly to start new things. Rep. Soliday contrasted this with advocacy for making U.S. 30 a limited access highway and other such projects costing billions of dollars of questionable value. Holding to the original priorities will make for good advocacy downstate to keep funding flowing.


      On the Federal level, Rep. Soliday said he had spoken with Congressman Visclosky at length, and Congressman Visclosky is very doubtful that the current Congress will pass an infrastructure bill for relief.


      Robert Carnahan noted he received an email from the Lake County representative for the 2020 U.S. Census. Responses to the U.S. Census questionnaires can now be taken on-line, by phone, or by U.S. mail until October 31, 2020. Responses are not meeting expectations.


      Michael Griffin thanked the Commissioners for doing an excellent job today and for their patience because the size of the Commission being what it is by law, and the statute that we’re operating under, was the only way the Governor approved an electronic meeting, which included a roll call vote.


      Adjournment

      Hearing no other business, Michael Griffin adjourned the meeting at 10:56 a.m. The Full Commission will meet on July 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.


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      The livestream video recording of this meeting is available on NIRPC’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/NIRPCPlanning.

      NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

      FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE May 21, 2020

      NIRPC Dune Room, Portage, Indiana


      Members Present Staff and Others Present

      Richard Hardaway - Chair David Hollenbeck

      Justin Kiel George Topoll

      Bob Carnahan Mary Tanis

      Diane Noll Talaya Jones

      Kathy Luther Lisa Todd .

      Stephanie Kuziela Ty Warner Meredith Stilwell Marisol Manley

      Call to Order

      Richard Hardaway called the meeting to order at 8:07 am with the Pledge of Allegiance.


      Approval of Minutes

      The minutes of the February 20, 2020 meeting were presented. Bob Carnahan made motion and Diane Noll seconded to approve the minutes. Chairman Hardaway asked all Committee members in favor to say aye and for any opposed. With no opposition, the motion to approve the February minutes passed 3-0.


      Final Report of Financial Status as of December 31, 2019

      Talaya Jones presented the finalized budget to actual expenditures report for year-end December 31, 2019. All categories were within budget. Total general fund expenditures were $2,815,803 of the

      $3,421,334 budgeted for 2019. The LaPorte Revolving Loan Fund was budgeted at $85,000 with

      $65,000 expended. The Transit Capital Fund was budgeted at $2,632,909, with $1,121,237 expended. The 2019 Transit Operating Fund was budgeted at $4,485,932 with $2,590,778 expended. The total expenditures budget for 2019 was 10,625,175, with $6,592,818 expended.


      Talaya presented the budget to actual revenue report for year-end December 31, 2019. Total revenue was budgeted at $3,421,335 with $2,815,262 collected. Some of the uncollected revenue was due to an Brownfield contract that had not yet been approved.


      Review of Financial Status – February 2020

      Talaya Jones presented the February 2020 bank reconciliations for the NIRPC general account and the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) account. The general account beginning balance from 2/1/2020 was

      $1,566,148.23 and ending balance for 2/28/2020 was $1,401,947.57. The RLF account beginning balance from 2/1/2020 was $116,979.62 and ending balance for 2/28/2020 was $119,470.28.


      Talaya presented the financial status report for February 2020. As of February 28, 2020, $211,446 in salaries and $87,629 in fringe benefits was expended, as well as $44,749 in Occupancy, $12,324 in maintenance, $32,283 in departmental and $93,995 in contractual. YTD February 28, 2020 Transit capital fund expenditures were $1,701,386 and 2019 Transit Operating Fund expenditures were

      $751,031.

      Talaya presented the year to date February 2020 expended by category chart. 44% of the expended budget was salaries and 18% fringe benefits.

      Talaya presented the year to date February 2020 budget vs. actual revenue chart. Approval of Claims Register – February 2020

      Talaya presented the February 2020 claims register totaling $2,745,286.15 to the Committee for

      approval. Bob Carnahan made motion and Richard Hardaway seconded to approve the claims register. Chairman Hardaway asked Committee members in favor to say aye and for any opposed. With no opposition, the motion carried.


      Procurement #20-08

      Lisa Todd presented Procurement #20-08 for the purchase of two new SouthShore Connect Buses for the City of Valparaiso. The purchase price of the vehicles is not to exceed $149,500 in federal funds and will be paid with 80% Federal Transit Administration funds and 20% local share. Bob Carnahan made motion to recommend Procurement 20-08, not to exceed $149,500 in federal funds, for approval. Richard Hardaway seconded the motion. Chairman Hardaway asked Committee members in favor to say aye and for any opposed. With no opposition, the motion carried.


      Brownfield Coalition Assessment Contract

      Kathy Luther presented the $600,000 Brownfield Coalition Assessment Contract. Twelve vendors submitted proposals. SME was awarded the contract, not to exceed $499,800, for brownfield environmental assessment and cleanup planning services. Bob Carnahan made motion to recommend the approval of SME for the grant contract. Richard Hardaway seconded the motion. Chairman Hardaway asked Committee members in favor to say aye and for any opposed. With no opposition, the motion carried.


      South Shore Clean Cities SFY 2020 Contract – No Cost Extension

      Kathy Luther presented the South Shore Clean Cities SFY 2020 no cost contract extension. The original contract performance period was to end June 30th. However, due to COVID-19 some of the advertising and event work was not able to be completed. It was requested to approve the extension until the end of 2020. Bob Carnahan made motion to approve the no cost extension to the South Shore Clean Cities SFY 2020 Contract. Richard Hardaway seconded the motion. Richard Hardaway seconded the motion. Chairman Hardaway asked Committee members for all in favor and for any opposed. With no opposition, the motion carried.


      South Shore Clean Cities SFY 2021 Contract

      Kathy Luther presented the South Shore Clean Cities SFY 2021 Contract. The new contract will begin July 1st and run through December 2021 for an amount of $350,640 to be paid to the contractor.

      Bob Carnahan made motion to recommend the agreement not to exceed $350,640. Justin Kiel seconded the motion. Chairman Hardaway asked for all in favor and confirmed Bob, Justin and Diane were all in favor. Motion carried.


      Resolution 20-05 NIRPC Title VI Program Document Update

      Talaya Jones presented Resolution 20-05 to authorize and adopt NIRPC’s Title VI Program. Title VI is a required document specific to Federal Transit Programs. This is an expansion upon the previously adopted 2017 program, which met all requirements. There are several changes in the 2020 Program which make it different and improved. Ty Warner stated this was supposed to happened in March, but due to the circumstances, partners were flexible and accommodating to allow this to happen later. Bob Carnahan made motion to submit approval to the Board that the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission approve and submit the 2020 Title VI Program to the Federal Transportation Administration and/or the United Stated Department of Transportation pertaining to Title VI of the Civil

      Rights Act of 1964 on behalf of the Northwest Indiana Regional Plan Commission. Justin Kiel seconded the motion. Chairman Hardaway asked for all in favor. Motion carried 4-0.


      Resolution 20-09 Authorizing the Submittal of the EDD FY 2020 Partnership Planning Grant Application to Administer the EDD

      Ty Warner explained that NIRPC’s designation as an economic development district allows eligibility for planning partnership funds, which are ongoing funds to administer the economic development district. The submission to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) was completed, but because of COVID-19 and the inability to have a March Commission meeting, the required formal approval of the resolution from the governing board authorizing the submission of the application was not submitted. EDA accepted the draft resolution, and this approved resolution will be the follow-up.

      $70,000 was received from the EDA and NIRPC must provide a $70,000 local match. This resolution also authorizes the use of the local fund share to pay the local match. Motion was made by Justin Kiel to approve Resolution 20-09. Richard Hardaway seconded the motion. Chairman Hardaway asked for all in favor. Motion carried.


      Personnel updates

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      Meredith Stilwell introduced Marisol Manley, NIRPC’s newly hired Accounts Payable Clerk. She was supposed to start March 30th, but was able to start a week early on March 24th.


      Other Business

      The next Full Commission is July 16th. The next Finance & Personnel Committee meeting will be held June 18th at 8:00 a.m.


      Adjournment

      There being no further business, and on motion by Carnahan and second by Justin Kiel, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 a.m.

      PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT

      Additional Funds

      Amendment 3: To add Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds

      $ 5,897,297

      Purpose: To add new revenue and expenditures due to the award of the CARES ACT


      NIRPC has been rewarded CARES ACT funding in calendar year 2020


      DETAILED BUDGET LINE

      Original

      Addition

      Amended


      Departmental Expenses: PPE Supplies- CARES ACT


      $ -


      $ 25,000.00


      $ 25,000.00

      Salary

      $ 1,489,490.10

      $ 40,502.00

      $ 1,529,992.10

      Fringe Benefits

      $ 574,817.00

      $ 14,341.00

      $ 589,158.00

      Furniture and Equipment

      $ 100,000.00

      $ 65,000.00

      $ 165,000.00

      RLF Services

      $ -

      $ 5,000.00

      $ 5,000.00

      Capital Outlays - Transit Equipment

      2,440,988

      $ 1,180,132.00

      $ 3,621,119.50

      Other Services and Charges

      4,485,932

      $ 4,317,322.00

      $ 8,803,254.30

      La Porte RLF Services

      $ 250,000.00

      $ 250,000.00

      CARES ACT Revenue

      $ -

      $ 5,897,297.00

      $ 5,897,297.00


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      PROPOSED AMEND #3 FY 2020 BUDGET

      ATTACHMENT A


      NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION


      2020 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET



      PERSONNEL - SALARIES


      1,529,992


      PERSONNEL - FRINGE BENEFITS

      589,158


      OCCUPANCY

      280,297


      EQUIPMENT SERVICE/MAINTENANCE

      78,840


      DEPARTMENTAL

      221,750


      CONTRACTUAL

      889,465


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      CAPITAL OUTLAYS - Equipment & Furniture 165,000


      TOTAL FUND BUDGET

      3,754,502

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      ATTACHMENT B


      NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION


      2020 TRANSIT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET



      CAPITAL OUTLAYS - TRANSIT EQUIPMENT


      2,440,988


      CAPITAL OUTLAYS - TRANSIT EQUIPMENT

      CARES ACT


      1,180,132

      TOTAL FUND BUDGET

      3,621,120


      ATTACHMENT C


      NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION


      2020 TRANSIT OPERATING PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET


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      OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4,485,932

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      OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES- CARES ACT 4,317,322


      TOTAL FUND BUDGET

      8,803,254

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      ATTACHMENT D


      NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION


      2020 LAPORTE COUNTY REVOLVING LOAN FUND APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET


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      OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 85,000

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      OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES- CARES ACT 250,000


      TOTAL FUND BUDGET

      335,000


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      6100 Southport Road

      Portage, Indiana 46368

      (219) 763-6060

      www.nirpc.org


      RESOLUTION 20-19

      A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT #2 FOR THE 2020-2021 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM FOR

      LAKE, PORTER, AND LAPORTE COUNTIES, INDIANA JULY 16, 2020

      WHEREAS, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, hereafter referred to as “the Commission,” being designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County area, has established a comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation planning process to develop the FY 2021 – 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP); and

      WHEREAS, the preparation of a UPWP is a necessary and required part of the metropolitan area transportation planning process as specified in 23 CFR 450.308; and by its State statutory authority, the Commission is charged with regional planning responsibility for the environment, economic development, and transportation; and

      WHEREAS, the work tasks and budgets described within the Commission’s UPWP are in conjunction with the programs and planning emphasis areas of the Federal Highway and Transit Administrations, and significant planning projects in the region by other agencies; and

      WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration has awarded new 100% federal funds to the Commission pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; and

      WHEREAS, Federal Transit Administration has required that CARES Act funds to be used directly by the Commission for the task of transit oversight be incorporated into the current UPWP budget tables; and

      WHEREAS, Federal Transit Administration has recommended that CARES Act funds be expended prior to previously programmed grants; and

      WHEREAS, the Finance and Personnel Committee has recommended that the Commission approve the UPWP Amendment #2;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission hereby adopts the FY 2021 – 2022 UPWP Amendment #2 and the Commission is authorized to enter into such agreements and contracts as may be required with the funding and administrative agencies for the execution of this UPWP.

      Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission on this sixteenth day of July, 2020.



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      ATTEST: Michael Griffin, Chairperson



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      Justin Kiel, Secretary

      2021 -22 UPWP Budget Tables- Amendment #2 CARES Act Transit Oversight Funds 07092020

      2021-2022 UPWP Pg 4


      2121 NIRPC UPWP Simple Budget Summary


      UPWP Section


      Task Group Name


      Funding Source

      Total Task Cost


      Federal Share

      Non-Federal share

      21-100


      21-200


      21-300


      21-400


      21-500


      21-600

      Administration and public participation Data collection + analysis

      Short-range planning Long-range planning Multi-modal planning

      Special Planning Activities


      PL/5303 (INDOT)

      $ 498,244

      $ 398,595

      $ 99,649

      *

      $ 332,802

      $ 266,241

      $ 66,560

      $ 203,619

      $ 162,895

      $ 40,724

      $ 557,016

      $ 445,613

      $ 111,403

      $ 306,518

      $ 245,214

      $ 61,304

      $ -

      $ -

      $ -

      PL / 5303 Total

      1,898,199

      1,518,559

      379,640

      Federal Transit Administration 5307 Funds

      21-700.1

      FTA Subrecipient Oversight

      5307 (FTA)

      $ -

      $ -

      $ -

      21-700.2

      CARES Act Subrecipient Oversight

      5307 (FTA)

      $ 429,020

      $ 429,020

      $ -

      STBG and CMAQ

      22-800.1

      TIP Programming Asst

      STBG (INDOT)

      $ 64,375

      $ 51,500

      $ 12,875

      22-800.2

      Air Quality Public Education

      CMAQ (INDOT)

      $ 450,000

      $ 360,000

      $ 90,000

      **

      * PL/5303 Non-salary direct expenses such as travel and supplies for all task groups are budgeted under 21-100 - Administration and Public Participation.


      ** Non-Federal Cash Match to be the responsibility of partners South Shore Clean Cities, Partners for Clean Air, and Private Bike-Map Sponsors.

      2021 -22 UPWP Budget Tables- Amendment #2 CARES Act Transit Oversight Funds 07092020

      UPWP 2021-22 Page 6




      2021

      Transportation

      Environment

      Communication

      Finance

      Administration

      ED


      Transportation Director


      Mitch Barloga


      Gabrielle Biciunas


      Charles Bradsky


      Eman Ibrahim


      Kevin Polette


      Scott Weber


      James Winters


      New TIP/Grant Asst


      Peter Kimball


      New Planner


      Graduate intern


      Undergrad intern


      Kathy Luther


      Joe Exl


      John Smith


      Dominique Edwards


      Talaya Jones


      Accounts Payable


      Allen Hammond


      Stephanie Kuziela


      Lisa Todd


      Meredith Stilwell


      Candice Eklund


      Flor Baum


      Ty Warner

      UPWP

      section

      Total task cost


      Federal share


      Non-Federal Share

      5307 FTA

      Sub-Recipient Oversight

      Sub-Recipient oversight

      700.1

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      CARES Act Sub-Recipient Oversight

      700.2

      429,020

      429,020

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      656

      -

      -

      -

      -

      98

      -

      -

      -

      164

      -

      1,591

      656

      1,394

      -

      98

      -

      -

      Total budget for 5307 + match

      429,020

      429,020

      -

      CMAQ and STBG


      STBG and CMAQ

      NIRPC TIP Program Asst (FY 2021 STBG) DES#:NIRPC1600397


      800.1


      64,375


      51,500


      12,875


      984

      Air quality public eduction ( FY2021 CMAQ) DES# NIRPC1600453


      800.2


      450,000


      360,000


      90,000


      *


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      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


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      2021

      Transportation

      Environment

      Communication

      Finance

      Administration

      ED


      Transportation Director


      Mitch Barloga


      Gabrielle Biciunas


      Charles Bradsky


      Eman Ibrahim


      Kevin Polette


      Scott Weber


      James Winters


      New TIP/Grant Asst


      Peter Kimball


      New Planner


      Graduate intern


      Undergrad intern


      Kathy Luther


      Joe Exl


      John Smith


      Dominique Edwards


      Talaya Jones


      Accounts Payable


      Allen Hammond


      Stephanie Kuziela


      Lisa Todd


      Meredith Stilwell


      Candice Eklund


      Flor Baum


      Ty Warner

      UPWP

      section

      Total task cost


      Federal share


      Non-Federal Share

      5307 FTA

      Sub-Recipient Oversight

      Sub-Recipient oversight

      700.1

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      CARES Act Sub-Recipient Oversight

      700.2

      429,020

      429,020

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      656

      -

      -

      -

      -

      98

      -

      -

      -

      164

      -

      1,591

      656

      1,394

      -

      98

      -

      -

      Total budget for 5307 + match

      429,020

      429,020

      -

      CMAQ and STBG


      STBG and CMAQ

      NIRPC TIP Program Asst (FY 2021 STBG) DES#:NIRPC1600397


      800.1


      64,375


      51,500


      12,875


      984

      Air quality public eduction ( FY2021 CMAQ) DES# NIRPC1600453


      800.2


      450,000


      360,000


      90,000


      *


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


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      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -

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      UPWP 2021-2022 pg 7



      2022 NIRPC UPWP Simple Budget Summary


      UPWP Section


      Task Group Name


      Funding Source

      Total Task Cost


      Federal Share

      Non-Federal share

      22-100


      22-200


      22-300


      22-400


      22-500


      22-600

      Administration and public participation Data collection + analysis

      Short-range planning Long-range planning Multi-modal planning

      Special Planning Activities


      PL/5303 (INDOT)

      $ 496,832

      $ 397,466

      $ 99,366

      *

      $ 332,802

      $ 266,241

      $ 66,560

      $ 203,619

      $ 162,895

      $ 40,724

      $ 556,169

      $ 444,936

      $ 111,234

      $ 306,518

      $ 245,214

      $ 61,304

      $ -

      $ -

      $ -

      PL / 5303 Total

      1,895,940

      1,516,752

      379,188

      Federal Transit Administration 5307 Funds

      22-700.1

      FTA Subrecipient Oversight

      5307 (FTA)

      $ 190,040

      $ 152,032

      $ 38,008

      21-700.2

      CARES Act Subrecipient Oversight

      5307 (FTA)

      $ 238,980

      $ 238,980

      $ -

      STBG and CMAQ

      22-800.1

      TIP Programming Asst

      STBG (INDOT)

      $ 66,306

      $ 53,045

      $ 13,261

      22-800.2

      Air Quality Public Education

      CMAQ (INDOT)

      $ 450,000

      $ 360,000

      $ 90,000

      **

      * Non-salary direct expenses such as travel and supplies for all task groups are budgeted under 21-100 - Administration and Public Participation.


      ** Non-Federal Cash Match to be the responsibility of partners South Shore Clean Cities, Partners for Clean Air, and Private Bike-Map Sponsors.


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      Transportation

      Environment

      Communication

      Finance

      Administration

      ED


      Transportation Director


      Mitch Barloga

      Gabrielle Biciunas


      Charles Bradsky


      Eman Ibrahim


      Kevin Polette


      Scott Weber


      James Winters


      New TIP/Grant Asst


      Peter Kimball


      New Planner


      Graduate intern


      Undergrad intern


      Kathy Luther


      Joe Exl


      John Smith


      Dominique Edwards


      Talaya Jones


      Accounts Payable


      Allen Hammond


      Stephanie Kuziela


      Lisa Todd


      Meredith Stilwell


      Candice Eklund


      Flor Baum


      Ty Warner


      UPWP section

      Total task cost


      Federal share


      Non-Federal Share

      Non-NIRPC

      share

      Sub-Recipient Oversight

      5307 FTA

      Sub-Recipient oversight

      700.1

      190,040

      152,032

      38,008

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      33

      -

      -

      -

      82

      -

      869

      328

      738

      -

      -

      -

      -

      CARES Act Sub-Recipient Oversight

      700.2

      238,980

      238,980

      656

      66

      82

      722

      328

      656

      98

      Total budget for 5307 + match

      429,020

      391,012

      38,008

      -

      CMAQ and STBG


      STBG and CMAQ

      NIRPC TIP Program Asst (FY 2021 STBG) DES#:NIRPC1600397


      800.1


      66,306


      53,045


      13,261


      984

      Air quality public eduction ( FY2021 CMAQ) DES# NIRPC1600453


      800.2


      450,000


      360,000


      90,000


      *


      3rd party match


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


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      Transportation

      Environment

      Communication

      Finance

      Administration

      ED


      Transportation Director


      Mitch Barloga

      Gabrielle Biciunas


      Charles Bradsky


      Eman Ibrahim


      Kevin Polette


      Scott Weber


      James Winters


      New TIP/Grant Asst


      Peter Kimball


      New Planner


      Graduate intern


      Undergrad intern


      Kathy Luther


      Joe Exl


      John Smith


      Dominique Edwards


      Talaya Jones


      Accounts Payable


      Allen Hammond


      Stephanie Kuziela


      Lisa Todd


      Meredith Stilwell


      Candice Eklund


      Flor Baum


      Ty Warner


      UPWP section

      Total task cost


      Federal share


      Non-Federal Share

      Non-NIRPC

      share

      Sub-Recipient Oversight

      5307 FTA

      Sub-Recipient oversight

      700.1

      190,040

      152,032

      38,008

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      -

      33

      -

      -

      -

      82

      -

      869

      328

      738

      -

      -

      -

      -

      CARES Act Sub-Recipient Oversight

      700.2

      238,980

      238,980

      656

      66

      82

      722

      328

      656

      98

      Total budget for 5307 + match

      429,020

      391,012

      38,008

      -

      CMAQ and STBG


      STBG and CMAQ

      NIRPC TIP Program Asst (FY 2021 STBG) DES#:NIRPC1600397


      800.1


      66,306


      53,045


      13,261


      984

      Air quality public eduction ( FY2021 CMAQ) DES# NIRPC1600453


      800.2


      450,000


      360,000


      90,000


      *


      3rd party match


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


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      700: Federal Transit Administration 5307 Funds


      Funding Source


      FY 2021


      FY 2022

      FTA 5307 Grants

      $ -

      $ 152,032

      CARES Act 5307

      $ 429,020

      $ 238,980

      Non-Federal

      $ -

      $ 38,008

      TOTAL

      $ 429,020

      $ 429,020


      Tasks:

      Sub-Recipient oversight


      RESOLUTION 20-20


      A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION CREATING A NEW ACCOUNTING FUND NUMBER TO TRACK ALL CARES ACT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES


      WHEREAS, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (herein called the “Commission”), has been awarded additional funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 from the Federal Transit Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce; and


      WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated April 29, 2020 from the Indiana State Boards of Accounts, accounting guidance has been given for tracking CARES ACT funds; and


      WHEREAS, each program that is funded by a different CARES ACT fund provider will be required to have a different fund number and fund name that clearly identifies the assistance being provided; and


      WHEREAS, in order to for the Commission to be in compliance with these requirements, new accounting fund numbers for the CARES ACT programs must be established;


      NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission gives NIRPC staff permission to create new accounting fund numbers for all programs awarded under the CARES Act of 2020.


      Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Planning Commission this 16th day of July



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      Michael Griffin, Chairperson


      Attest:


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      Justin Kiel, Secretary


      RESOLUTION 20-21


      A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OPENING A NEW RLF BANK ACCOUNT FOR EDA CARES ACT FUNDS


      WHEREAS, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (herein called the “Commission”), operates a Revolving Loan Fund for La Porte County under the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce; and


      WHEREAS, the Commission has been awarded additional Revolving Loan Funds from the EDA under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020; and


      WHEREAS, per the EDA requirements, these funds must be tracked separately from NIRPC’s existing bank account to remain compliant with both the EDA and Indiana State Boards of Account;


      NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission authorizes NIRPC staff to open a new bank account for purposes of CARES ACT funding for the expanded Revolving Loan Program.


      Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Planning Commission this 16th day of July 2020.



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      Michael Griffin, Chairperson


      Attest:


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      Justin Kiel, Secretary

      Procurement Recommendations July 16, 2020


      Five (5) Replacement BOC Vehicles – Procurement #20-14

      • Purchase of:

        • Three (3) vehicle replacements for Opportunity Enterprises -

          $202,008.00

        • Two (2) vehicle replacements for LaPorte TransPorte - $143,200.00

      • Vehicles being replaced will have met their useful life of 4 years or 100,000 miles at the time of delivery.

      • Paid with Federal Transit Administration funds (100%) out of CARES Act grant IN-2020-014 and no local share coming from the above listed agencies.

      • Recommendation to approve purchase of replacement vehicles not to exceed

        $345,208.00 in federal funds.


        Two (2) Replacement Support Vehicles – Procurement #20-15

      • Purchase of:

        • Two (2) support vehicles for City of East Chicago - $110,000.00

      • Vehicles being replaced will have met their useful life of 4 years or 100,000 miles at the time of delivery.

      • Paid with Federal Transit Administration funds (100%) out of CARES Act grant IN-2020-014 and no local share coming from the above listed agency.

      • Recommendation to approve purchase of an expansion vehicle not to exceed

        $110,000.00 in federal funds.


        Acquire Miscellaneous Support Equipment – Procurement #20-16

      • Purchase of:

        • East Chicago Transit (EC) - $109,525.00

          • Bus Wash System

          • PPE and Driver Shields

          • Bus Sanitizers

          • Bike Racks

          • Tools and Shop Equipment

          • GPS and Radio System Upgrade

        • Opportunity Enterprises (OE) - $63,500.00

          • Transit Garage Doors

          • Upgrade Security Camera System

Technical Planning Committee Virtual Meeting via Webex May 12, 2020 10:00 a.m.

Minutes


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This meeting was convened as an electronic meeting, pursuant to Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-04 and 20-09, extended by Executive Order 20-25, allowing such meetings pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-3.6 for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency. All persons were meeting remotely on a Webex platform that allowed for real time interaction, and supported the public’s ability to observe and record the proceedings. When the agenda item was provided for public comment, this was supported as well. A roll call was taken to motion and approve the agenda items.


Kevin Breitzke called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and Self-introductions.


Committee members present were Kevin Breitzke, Blossom Mabon, David Wright, George Topoll, Dean Button, Kay Nelson, Robin Barzoni-Tillman, and Kelly Wenger.


Others present were Amy Curtis and Kate Zale from the Etica Group, Lauri Keagle, Jessica Miller, Steve King, Terry Martin, Deb Backhus, Doug Ferguson, Tim Werner, Kathryn Vallis, and Craig Philips.


Staff present were Mitch Barloga, Candice Eklund, James Winters, Scott Weber, Kevin Polette, Charles Bradsky, Dominique Edwards, Kathy Luther, Ty Warner, Peter Kimball, and Flor Baum.


The minutes of the March 3, 2020 meeting were approved on motion by Dean Button and a second by David Wright.


Public Comments

Kevin Breitzke shared with the committee on the Covid-19 impact on gas tax projects, and how it is affecting all communities. On April 30, 2020, LTAP released the effects of motor vehicle highway, road and street accounts, and the local bridge. The Road Bridge Match Grant Fund that is known as Community Crossings is also being affected. There will be substantial reductions this summer on the amount of funding received because of the reduction gas tax.


Planning

Mitch Barloga presented on the Living Streets Resolution draft policy that is merging the Complete and Green Streets elements into one policy. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the approval process has been delayed. The draft policy will be presented and reviewed at the July Technical Planning Committee (TPC), for a vote to be recommended to the Commission in July. If approved, the policy will be used for the next Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).


Scott Weber presented on the draft Conformity Planning document. The air quality conformity requirements that Northwestern Indiana Planning Commision (NIRPC) must demonstrate in order to advance certain major projects in accordance with our planning and programming processes are required because Northwest Indiana has been designated as nonattainment for ozone. It is one of the criteria pollutants by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Clean Air Act. These items deal with the Air Quality Conformity requirements triggered by the NWI 2050 Amendment #1, as well as 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment #7. The major projects in particular that these actions will deal with, pertain to the 45th Ave added center turning lane in unincorporated Lake County, as well as the Kennedy Avenue expansion project in the Town

of Schererville. The public comment report was released and made available on March 6th and there were no comments received in the 30 days that it was posted. Roll call was announced and the following present members voted to recommend the Resolution: Kevin Breitzke, George Topoll, Dean Button, David Wright, Blossom Mabon, Robin Barzoni-Tillman, Kelly Wegner, and Kay Nelson. There were no members who opposed. On motion by Dean Button and a second by Kay Nelson, the Technical Planning Committee unanimously voted to recommend Resolution 20-10 to the NIRPC Full Commission for adoption.


Scott Weber presented on the draft changes included in Amendment #1 to the NWI 2050 Plan. Nearly one year ago, NIRPC adopted a long range plan for the entire Region, and the implementation portion of the plan is recently getting started. The public comment report was released and made available on March 6th, and in the 30 days that it was posted, one comment report was received. However, the report was determined to not be significant and not require any modifications. The three changes to the NWI 2050 Plan are as follows: 45th St Added Center Turn Lane from Colfax St to Chase St., costing $9,928,142.00 in federal funds and $2,482,036.00 in local funds. Remove the Kennedy Ave Expansion project from Complete by 2025 projects, and combine into the Complete by 2030 projects. Kennedy Ave Added Travel Lanes from Main St to Route US 30 Complete by 2030 costing

$17,401,579.00 in federal funds and $4,350,395.00 in local funds. Roll call was announced and the following present members voted to recommend the Resolution: Kevin Breitzke, George Topoll, Dean Button, David Wright, Blossom Mabon, Robin Barzoni-Tillman, Kelly Wegner, and Kay Nelson. There were no members who opposed. On motion by Dean Button and a second by George Topoll, the Technical Planning Committee voted to recommend Resolution 20-13 to the NIRPC Full Commission for adoption.


Kathy Luther presented on the draft 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP is a core document required of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and it functions as the scope of work for the annual planning grant. The UPWP offers transparency and accountability to stakeholders and the public in how NIRPC is using Federal funding, as well as local county tax dollars for transportation. A link was provided to the committee of the complete Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The committee discussed that the CARES Act funding (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) is currently not in the UPWP because the grant has not yet been received. Staff indicated that when NIRPC does receive the grant, the UPWP will go through the amendment process. Roll call was announced and the following present members voted to recommend the Resolution: Kevin Breitzke, George Topoll, Dean Button, David Wright, Blossom Mabon, Robin Barzoni-Tillman, Kelly Wegner, and Kay Nelson. There were no members who opposed. On motion by Kay Nelson and a second by David Wright, the Technical Planning Committee voted to recommend Resolution 20-15 to the NIRPC Full Commission for adoption.


Programming

Charles Bradsky presented on the draft changes included in Amendment #5 to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) in FY 2020-2024. The public comment report included amendments #5, #6, and #7 to make it easier for the public to make any comments in one step. However, no public comments were received on any of the three amendments. A technical comment was received from The Interagency Consultation Group (ICG) on amendments #5 and #7. Federal Highway Association (FHWA) had asked for a better description of several INDOT and local projects; and had asked if the scope on any of the bridge work on I-65 included widening (INDOT responded the bridge work is based on need, and currently there are no plans to widen these bridges.)


Amendment #5 comprises 48 different projects for FY20-24, and a copy was provided to the committee. The projects include the following: Additional funds towards the Burns Harbor trail project, additional funds towards two roadways in Crown Point, Hammond received an addition of a new roadway project, additional funds towards a roundabout in Hobart. The City of La Porte eliminated two projects (one pedestrian and one roadway). LaPorte County had additional funds to one trail project and two bridge projects. Portage had additional funds towards two

roadway projects, an additional phase for one trail project, and the elimination of a bridge project. INDOT had the addition of 33 new projects. Lake County has additional funds for one roadway project. Charles inadvertently included a road project in Merrillville (hasn't been discussed or approved at TROC) that was not included in the amendment. That project will be addressed in TROC’s August meeting. (Note: Upon further review, a technical correction is not required for Resolution 20-11 to approve a recommendation to The Commission.) Roll call was announced and the following present members voted to recommend the Resolution: Kevin Breitzke, George Topoll, Dean Button, David Wright, Blossom Mabon, Robin Barzoni-Tillman, Kelly Wegner, and Kay Nelson. There were no members who opposed. On motion by Dean Button and a second by George Topoll, the Technical Planning Committee voted to recommend Resolution 20-11 Amendment #5 to the NIRPC Full Commission for adoption.


James Winters presented on the draft changes included in Amendment #6 to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) in FY 2020-2024. $200,000 was taken from East Chicago’s preventative maintenance line item, and applied it to the operating systems line, (where there could be a budget shortfall). Currently RTIP doesn’t have the functionality to demonstrate a project will be paid with existing in-grant funds, so a placeholder maintenance project was left in RTIP for $1. Roll call was announced and the following present members voted to recommend the Resolution: Kevin Breitzke, George Topoll, Dean Button, David Wright, Blossom Mabon, Robin

Barzoni-Tillman, Kelly Wegner, and Kay Nelson. There were no members who opposed. On motion by George Topoll and a second by Dean Button, the Technical Planning Committee voted to recommend Resolution 20-12 to the NIRPC Full Commission for adoption.


Charles Bradsky presented on the draft changes included in TIP Amendment #7 to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) in FY 2020-2024. The amendment is for Schererville’s Phase 1 project of Kennedy Ave. The project is being moved out of the TIP from FY-2021 to beyond FY-2024. This project is on a separate amendment because it affects NIRPC’s long range plan for conformity in the NWI 2050. It is Shererville’s intent to submit this project to NIRPC at the Next Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and to be constructed between 2025 and 2027. Roll call was announced and the following present members voted to recommend the Resolution: Kevin Breitzke, George Topoll, Dean Button, David Wright, Blossom Mabon, Robin Barzoni-Tillman, Kelly Wegner, and Kay Nelson. There were no members who opposed. On motion by Dean Button and a second by Kay Nelson, the Technical Planning Committee voted to recommend Resolution 20-14 Amendment #7 to the NIRPC Full Commission for adoption.


Topical Committee Reports

There were no committee reports for May.


Other Business, Staff Announcements and Upcoming Meetings

Announcements and upcoming dates were shared with the committee. The next Transportation Resources Oversight Committee (TROC) will be on August 25th, which will include the Merrillville project. Laurie Keagle announced that grant funding assistance information can be found on the South Shore Clean Cities website:

www.southshorecleancities.org .


Next Meeting

The next Technical Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lake Michigan Room at NIRPC offices.


The meeting concluded at 11:18 am.

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RESOLUTION 20-16


A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT #1 FOR THE 2021-2022 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM FOR LAKE, PORTER, AND LAPORTE COUNTIES, INDIANA

July 16, 2020

WHEREAS, the Northwestern Indiana Planning Commission, hereafter referred to as “the Commission,” being designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County area, has established a comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation planning process to develop the FY 2021 – 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP); and

WHEREAS, the preparation of a UPWP is a necessary and required part of the metropolitan area transportation planning process as specified in 23 CFR 450.308; and by its State statutory authority, the Commission is charged with regional planning responsibility for the environment, economic development, and transportation; and

WHEREAS, the work tasks described within the Commission’s UPWP are in conjunction with the programs and planning emphasis areas of the Federal Highway and Transit Administrations, and significant planning projects in the region by other agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Technical Planning Committee (TPC) has recommended that the Commission approve the UPWP Amendment #1; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission hereby adopts the FY 2021 – 2022 UPWP Amendment #2 and the Commission is authorized to enter into such agreements and contracts as may be required with the funding and administrative agencies for the execution of this UPWP.

Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission on this sixteenth day of July, 2020.


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ATTEST:

Michael Griffin Chairperson


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Justin Kiel Secretary

Other Significant Regional Planning Activities


The planning activities listed below highlight transportation planning initiatives throughout the region.

Gary Public Transportation Corporation

Short and long-range transit planning activities designed to enhance and expand service delivery of transit for GPTC patrons. Items being explored are Broadway transit expansion, Lakeshore service expansion, regional transit expansion, outreach and marketing, transit-oriented facilities and development, planning for a relief facility, ITS, and civil rights planning.

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RESOLUTION 20-17


A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING LIVING STREETS GUIDELINES FOR NIRPC-PROGRAMMED TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

July 16, 2020


WHEREAS, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) promotes an equitable and effective multimodal, regional land use/transportation system that is safe, as well as energy, environmentally and fiscally efficient, maximizes regional connectivity, serves the mobility needs of all citizens, utilizes stormwater runoff mitigation best practices, improves the health of the general public, and is environmentally sensitive; and


WHEREAS, NIRPC promotes sustainable transportation that encourages walking, rolling, bicycling and transit use while promoting safe operations for all users, while improving the natural and built environment via the integration of more energy efficient and ecologically friendly management practices, as increased walking, rolling and cycling offers the potential for better air quality, reduces motor traffic, curbs fossil fuel reliance, fosters a more efficient right-of-way, promotes greater health of the local population and manages stormwater runoff while allowing for the implementation of permeable surfaces, referred to commonly as “Green Streets” concepts; and


WHEREAS, "Complete Streets" are roadways that accommodate safe, efficient and equitable access for all users by law including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and


WHEREAS, Complete Streets are achieved when transportation agencies routinely plan, design, construct, re-construct, operate, and maintain the transportation network to improve travel conditions for all users of the roadway, and adopt methods that increase the longevity, accessibility, and efficiency of the roadway in a manner consistent with, and supportive of, the surrounding community; and


WHEREAS, increasing active and sustainable transportation (e.g., walking, rolling, bicycling, using public transportation and low-emission vehicles) offers the potential for improved public health, economic development, a cleaner environment, reduced transportation costs, enhanced community connections, social equity, and more livable communities; and


WHEREAS, Complete Streets principles have been, and continue to be, adopted nationwide at state, regional, and municipal levels in the interest of adherence to federal regulations that promote multimodal transportation options and accessibility for all users, including NIRPC’s 2010 Complete Streets Policy & Guidelines; and


WHEREAS, “Green Streets” represent a stormwater management approach that incorporates vegetation (perennials, shrubs, trees), soil, and engineered systems to slow, filter, and cleanse stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces (e.g., streets, sidewalks); and


WHEREAS, NIRPC seeks to combine both Complete and Green Streets principles into a unified policy called “Living Streets;” and


WHEREAS, Living Streets provide for the development of pedestrian, rolling, bicycle, transit and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, green stormwater infrastructure, and ecological revitalization which offers long term cost savings, public health improvements, pollution reduction, water quality and habitat improvement, increases green space while reducing fossil fuel demands, and creates safe opportunities for convenient active transportation; and


WHEREAS, Living Streets improvements follow Universal Design principles that include, but are not limited to, marked bicycle lanes on the roadway, paved shoulders, signed bike routes, safe access to bus stops, shared use paths, sidewalks, bicycle parking facilities, marked or raised street crossings (including over- and under passes), pedestrian signals, signs and auditory cues, multi-purpose spaces, vegetated swales, green gutters, rain gardens, stormwater curb extensions, pervious paving, stormwater planters, increased green space, and urban street trees; and


WHEREAS, providing access for people with disabilities is a civil rights mandate that is not subject to limitation by project costs, levels of use, or "exceptional circumstances” where the Americans with Disabilities Act requires pedestrian facilities that, when newly constructed or altered, be accessible; and


WHEREAS, NIRPC is responsible for planning and programming transportation projects that utilize federal grants which adhere to goals and objectives from previously adopted documents such as the NWI 2050 Plan, Creating Livable Communities, Greenways+Blueways 2020 Plan, the Marquette Action Plan, and other applicable documents; and

WHEREAS, it is NIRPC's vision to undertake bold planning initiatives that positively impact Northwestern Indiana's future to create a strong, accessible, safe, sustainable, climate-resilient, clean and high-quality environment in which to live, work and play.


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NIRPC supports the concept of Living Streets and hereby establish the attached Guidelines to incorporate Living Streets facilities to the most practicable extent as proposed by the project sponsor in all transportation projects using NIRPC-attributable federal funds;


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Living Streets Guidelines are hereby established wherein project sponsors need to provide in the written request for federal funding documentation providing for the inclusion of Living Streets facilities in the proposed project seeking NIRPC-attributable funds and application materials must include a description of the facilities;


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sponsors using other local, state, or non-NIRPC attributable federal funds be encouraged to accommodate

practicable Living Streets facilities, in the planning and design of all proposed transportation projects;


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that NIRPC-based stakeholder committees responsible for various funding priorities utilize these Living Street Guidelines and review proposed project descriptions to account for Living Streets adherence and providing exemptions to projects where deemed appropriate.


Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission on this sixteenth day of July, 2020.


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Michael Griffin Chairperson


ATTEST:


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Justin Kiel Secretary

NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Living Streets Planning & Design Guidelines


Below are planning and design guidelines to assist project sponsors in the accommodation of all users (bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users, motorists and people with disabilities, hereafter referred to as “Living Streets” facilities). Project sponsors shall use these guidelines in planning for and designing their projects. The Guidelines will be used by NIRPC staff and relevant committees as the proposed project is processed through current project selection and planning review.


  1. Living Streets facilities shall be established on rehabilitation, restoration, and resurfacing (3R), partial 3R, and new construction and reconstruction (4R) projects unless one or more of the following conditions are met (entities will be required to provide evidence for justification of exemption(s):


    1. Where non-motorized users are prohibited by law from using the roadway. In this instance, the applicant should accommodate Living Streets facilities as practicable within the right of way or within the same transportation corridor. Such projects shall still be inclined to incorporate green infrastructure improvements referenced in the above document.


    2. The cost of establishing Living Streets facilities that meet applicable standards would exceed 15% of the cost of the larger transportation project. Eligible costs may include additional right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, utility replacement by way of natural infrastructure, vegetative additions, and other construction costs with the establishment of said facilities.


    3. Where the project consists of minor maintenance or repair (reconstruction is not included). Minor projects include, but are not limited to, emergency and periodic/preventative maintenance.


    4. Where the project consists primarily of the installation of traffic control or safety devices and little or no additional right-of-way is to be acquired.


    5. There are topographic or natural resource constraints.


    6. Where factors indicate an absence of need.


    7. Where existing Living Streets facilities currently exists or are scheduled for construction within or near the corridor.


  2. On proposed 3R and 4R projects that do not increase vehicular capacity, Living Streets facilities shall be incorporated where applicable and as proposed by the project sponsor including in the following ways:


    1. Resurfacing including striping for additional shoulder width and/or crosswalks, as well as bike lanes where feasible in urban settings.


    2. Signalization including installation of pedestrian activated signals, and/or review of proper operation and timing of pedestrian phases.


    3. Restriping sufficiently wide pavements and bridge decks for additional shoulder width in accordance with applicable federal guidelines.


    4. Bridge deck replacement with extension of bridge deck (or other means) to accommodate all users.


    5. In cases where an adopted regional or local plan proposes a bikeway, rolling or pedestrian way that would pass under or over a bridge that is to be reconstructed, the bridge shall be reconstructed to accommodate intended users.


    6. Intersection upgrades including crosswalks and pedestrian actuated signals.


    7. In rural areas, paved shoulders should be included in all new construction and reconstruction projects on roadways used by more than 1,000 vehicles per day (ADT). Shoulders with a minimum of five-foot paved asphalt width preferred, accompanied by

      bicycle-friendly rumble strips. Paved shoulders have safety and operational advantages for all road users in addition to providing a place for bicyclists and pedestrians to operate.


    8. Right-of-way flooding.


    9. In places where additional vegetation can lead to improved pollinator habitat, heating/cooling cost savings, and increased public health.


  3. The design and development of the transportation infrastructure shall improve conditions for all users by:


    1. Planning projects for the long-term. The design and construction of new transportation facilities should presume demand for all users, aim to improve health and increase ecological resilience, and not preclude the

      provision of future improvements. In particular, where development is projected to change the character of an area from rural to suburban to urban over the long-term, it is encouraged that adequate right-of-way and infrastructure be established as part of a near-term project to accommodate future facilities where applicable. Every project should be planned and designed with the ultimate, long- term goal of creating, over time, Living Streets facilities.


    2. Connecting Living Streets facilities across jurisdictional boundaries. As the metropolitan planning organization, NIRPC has a vantage point from which to recommend to the jurisdictions the connection and continuity of facilities for all users for the purpose of qualifying for federal funding. One way which NIRPC does this is through the Comprehensive Regional Plan which is updated every five years.


    3. Designing context-appropriate facilities to the best currently available standards and guidelines. The design of said facilities shall be in accordance with applicable federal guidelines.


    4. Addressing the need for bicyclists, rollers and pedestrians to cross corridors as well as travel along them. Even where bicyclists, rollers and pedestrians may not commonly travel along a corridor that is being improved or constructed, they will likely need to be able to cross that corridor safely and conveniently. For instance, a roadway project that does not contain a bike facility (interstate highway) should address bridge crossings that are hostile for bicycles, rollers and pedestrians. Therefore, the design of intersections and interchanges shall accommodate cyclists, rollers and pedestrians in a manner that is safe, accessible and convenient.


    5. Creating a more connected, renewed, united and vibrant Northwest Indiana. Living Streets projects support NIRPC’s planning initiatives including those that address climate change and its potential impacts.



      July 1, 2020


      Public Comment Report

      Amendments #9 to the 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

      July 16, 2020

      Amendments #9 of the 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program was released for a 21-day public comment period which began on June 10, 2020 and ended July 1, 2020. The amendments were made available at www.nirpc.org . No comments from the public were received during the comment period on the proposed amendments.

      NIRPC did not receive technical comments from the Interagency Consultation Group (ICG). Approval by the IGC were given of this amendments #9 on 6/8/2020.


      RESOLUTION 20-18

      A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDING THE

      FY 2020-2024 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR LAKE, PORTER, AND LAPORTE COUNTIES, INDIANA

      AMENDMENT NO. 9

      July 16, 2020


      WHEREAS, Northwest Indiana’s citizens require a safe, efficient, effective, resource- conserving regional transportation system that maintains and enhances regional mobility and contributes to improving the quality of life in Northwest Indiana; and


      WHEREAS, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, hereafter referred to as “the Commission”, being designated the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Lake, Porter and LaPorte County area, has established a regional, comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing (3-C) transportation planning process to develop the unified planning work program, a transportation plan, and a transportation improvement program to facilitate federal funding for communities, counties, and transit operators, and to provide technical assistance and expertise to regional transportation interests; and


      WHEREAS, the Commission performs the above activities to satisfy requirements of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015 (PL 114-94), applicable portions of all prior federal transportation program authorizing legislation, as well as other federal, state, and local laws mandating or authorizing transportation planning activities; and


      WHEREAS, the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Programs are a product of a multi- modal, 3-C transportation planning process, compatible with regional goals and objectives and socio-economic and demographic factors used to form the NWI 2050 Plan; and


      WHEREAS, the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program is an implementation of the NWI 2050 Plan, is fiscally constrained, and is consistent with the State Implementation Plan for Air Quality; and


      WHEREAS, the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Programs are developed by the Commission in coordination and cooperation with local elected and appointed highway and transit officials, special interest and service organizations, including users of public transit, the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Federal Transit Administration, and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency; and


      WHEREAS, the changes to the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Programs brought about by this amendment were reviewed by the Air Quality Conformity Task Force’s Interagency Consultation Group (ICG); and


      WHEREAS, the changes to the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Programs brought about by this amendment were subjected to public comment in the manner prescribed by the 2019 Public Participation Plan with no comments received; and


      WHEREAS, the Technical Policy Committee (TPC) has recommended that the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission make these changes to the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Programs.


      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission hereby amends the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Programs by adding the new projects and making other changes as shown on the attachment to this resolution.


      Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission this sixteenth day of July 2020.



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      Michael Griffin Chairperson


      ATTEST:



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      Justin Kiel Secretary



      1901948 (Ver 4) 20-09 STATUS Programmed

      FEDERAL

      Title: Intersection Improvement-Roundabout US 231 & 113th

      Route: N/A

      Description: Roundabout at US 231 and 113th. This will improve safety and congestion.

      Project Type: Intersection or Intersection Groups AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      Crown Point



      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2022

      Local Fund

      $50,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $50,000

      2022

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $200,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $200,000

      2023

      Local Fund

      $0

      $0

      $192,500

      $0

      $192,500

      2023

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $0

      $0

      $972,500

      $0

      $972,500

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2022

      Local Fund

      $50,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $50,000

      2022

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $200,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $200,000

      2023

      Local Fund

      $0

      $0

      $192,500

      $0

      $192,500

      2023

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $0

      $0

      $972,500

      $0

      $972,500

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      Northwestern MPO NIRPC Amendment Project Listing

      Printed on Friday, June 5, 2020


      Page 1 of 37


      Previously Approved Version

      1901948 (Ver 3) 20-06.1

      Title: Intersection Improvement-Roundabout US 231 & 113th

      Route: N/A

      Description: Roundabout at US 231 and 113th. This will improve safety and congestion.

      Project Type: Intersection or Intersection Groups AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      Crown Point


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2022

      Local Fund

      $0

      $50,000

      $0

      $0

      $50,000

      2022

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $0

      $200,000

      $0

      $0

      $200,000

      2023

      Local Fund

      $0

      $0

      $192,500

      $0

      $192,500

      2023

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $0

      $0

      $972,500

      $0

      $972,500

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $0

      $250,000

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $0

      $250,000

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2022

      Local Fund

      $0

      $50,000

      $0

      $0

      $50,000

      2022

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $0

      $200,000

      $0

      $0

      $200,000

      2023

      Local Fund

      $0

      $0

      $192,500

      $0

      $192,500

      2023

      STBG Chicago UZA

      $0

      $0

      $972,500

      $0

      $972,500

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $0

      $250,000

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $0

      $250,000

      $1,165,000

      $0

      $1,415,000

      Northwestern MPO NIRPC Amendment Project Listing

      Printed on Friday, June 5, 2020


      Page 2 of 37



      2000039 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      STATE

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route:

      N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 912 over CSX RR, AMOCO SERV RD, 00.45 W US 12/US 20

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District:

      LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      2000062 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      STATE

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 912 EB over SR 912, I-80/ I-94, 1 RAMP, 00.02 W I-80

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $55,000

      $0

      $55,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $1,645,832

      $50,000

      $1,695,832

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $1,700,832

      $50,000

      $1,925,832

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $1,700,832

      $50,000

      $1,925,832

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $55,000

      $0

      $55,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $1,645,832

      $50,000

      $1,695,832

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $1,700,832

      $50,000

      $1,925,832

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $1,700,832

      $50,000

      $1,925,832

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $250,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $250,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $2,114,689

      $50,000

      $2,164,689

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $2,119,689

      $50,000

      $2,419,689

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $2,119,689

      $50,000

      $2,419,689

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $250,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $250,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $2,114,689

      $50,000

      $2,164,689

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $2,119,689

      $50,000

      $2,419,689

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $250,000

      $0

      $2,119,689

      $50,000

      $2,419,689

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      Page 3 of 37



      2000074 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      STATE

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 2 over PEARLE CREEK, 00.88 E I-65

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      2000082 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      STATE

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 53 over TURKEY CREEK, 02.31 N US 30

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $51,300

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $51,300

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $10,000

      $0

      $10,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $302,705

      $10,000

      $312,705

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $51,300

      $0

      $312,705

      $10,000

      $374,005

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $51,300

      $0

      $312,705

      $10,000

      $374,005

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $51,300

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $51,300

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $10,000

      $0

      $10,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $302,705

      $10,000

      $312,705

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $51,300

      $0

      $312,705

      $10,000

      $374,005

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $51,300

      $0

      $312,705

      $10,000

      $374,005

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $160,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $160,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $15,000

      $0

      $15,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $934,669

      $45,000

      $979,669

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $160,000

      $0

      $949,669

      $45,000

      $1,154,669

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $160,000

      $0

      $949,669

      $45,000

      $1,154,669

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $160,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $160,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $15,000

      $0

      $15,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $934,669

      $45,000

      $979,669

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $160,000

      $0

      $949,669

      $45,000

      $1,154,669

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $160,000

      $0

      $949,669

      $45,000

      $1,154,669

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      Page 4 of 37



      2000094 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      STATE

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 912 over 25TH AVE/177TH ST, 00.18 W I-80

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      2000095 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      STATE

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route:

      N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 912 EB RMP TO I-80@.-25TH AVE/177TH ST, 00.18 W I-80

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District:

      LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $1,764,245

      $50,000

      $1,814,245

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $1,769,245

      $50,000

      $1,969,245

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $1,769,245

      $50,000

      $1,969,245

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $1,764,245

      $50,000

      $1,814,245

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $1,769,245

      $50,000

      $1,969,245

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $1,769,245

      $50,000

      $1,969,245

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $787,059

      $50,000

      $837,059

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $792,059

      $50,000

      $992,059

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $792,059

      $50,000

      $992,059

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $787,059

      $50,000

      $837,059

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $792,059

      $50,000

      $992,059

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $792,059

      $50,000

      $992,059

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      Page 5 of 37



      2000096 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      STATE

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route:

      N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 912 I-80 W-SR 912W RAMP@.-25TH AVE/177TH ST, 00.18 W I-80

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District:

      LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      2000213 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      FEDERAL

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 2 over JOHN BRUCE DITCH, 00.74 E US 41

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $651,103

      $50,000

      $701,103

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $656,103

      $50,000

      $856,103

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $656,103

      $50,000

      $856,103

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2022

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $651,103

      $50,000

      $701,103

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $656,103

      $50,000

      $856,103

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $656,103

      $50,000

      $856,103

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $406,302

      $50,000

      $456,302

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $406,302

      $50,000

      $606,302

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $406,302

      $50,000

      $606,302

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $150,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $150,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $406,302

      $50,000

      $456,302

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $406,302

      $50,000

      $606,302

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $150,000

      $0

      $406,302

      $50,000

      $606,302

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      Page 6 of 37



      2000214 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      FEDERAL

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 4 over PLACE DITCH, 04.22 W SR 23

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Laporte Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      2000396 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      FEDERAL

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 55 over GRIESEL DITCH, 02.05 S SR 2

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $309,873

      $50,000

      $359,873

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $309,873

      $50,000

      $534,873

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $309,873

      $50,000

      $534,873

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $309,873

      $50,000

      $359,873

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $309,873

      $50,000

      $534,873

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $309,873

      $50,000

      $534,873

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $392,254

      $50,000

      $442,254

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $397,254

      $50,000

      $622,254

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $397,254

      $50,000

      $622,254

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $392,254

      $50,000

      $442,254

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $397,254

      $50,000

      $622,254

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $397,254

      $50,000

      $622,254

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      Page 7 of 37



      2000397 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      FEDERAL

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, SR 55 over TURKEY CREEK, 01.92 N US 30

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      2000777 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      FEDERAL

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route: N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, I 80 EB over SR 912 EB/WB, RAMPS, 02.54 E US 41

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District: LaPorte

      County: Lake Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $430,179

      $50,000

      $480,179

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $435,179

      $50,000

      $660,179

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $435,179

      $50,000

      $660,179

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $175,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $175,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2024

      NHPP Non Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $430,179

      $50,000

      $480,179

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $435,179

      $50,000

      $660,179

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $175,000

      $0

      $435,179

      $50,000

      $660,179

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $200,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $200,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2024

      NHPP Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $751,181

      $50,000

      $801,181

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $200,000

      $0

      $756,181

      $50,000

      $1,006,181

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $200,000

      $0

      $756,181

      $50,000

      $1,006,181

      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $200,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $200,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2024

      NHPP Interstate

      $0

      $0

      $751,181

      $50,000

      $801,181

      2020-2024 TOTAL

      $200,000

      $0

      $756,181

      $50,000

      $1,006,181

      ALL YEARS TOTAL

      $200,000

      $0

      $756,181

      $50,000

      $1,006,181

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      Page 8 of 37



      2000778 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      FEDERAL

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route:

      N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, I 94 EB over NORRIS DITCH NO 2, 01.67 E US 421

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District:

      LaPorte

      County: Laporte Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      2000784 (Ver 1) 20-09 STATUS New Project

      FEDERAL

      Title: District Bridge Project (Rehabilitation)

      Route:

      N/A

      Description: Bridge Deck Overlay, I 94 WB over NORRIS DITCH NO 2, 01.67 E US 421

      Project Type: Bridge Deck Overlay AQ Exempt: Exempt

      District:

      LaPorte

      County: Laporte Limits:


      Region: Northwestern MPO


      Lead Agency:


      INDOT


      FED FY

      REVENUE SOURCE

      PE

      RW

      CN

      CE

      TOTAL

      2021

      State Match

      $250,000

      $0

      $0

      $0

      $250,000

      2023

      State Match

      $0

      $0

      $5,000

      $0

      $5,000

      2024

      NHPP Interstate

      $0