| Federal Stimulus 120-Day Allocation Application |
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| Overview |
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The federal government has approved an economic stimulus package that includes significant one-time transportation funding aimed at providing jobs as soon as possible. At a special meeting on Feb. 27, the Oregon Transportation Commission approved a list of “shovel ready” transportation projects from around the state totaling $122,592,742.
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The OTC also decided to solicit recommendations for remaining or additional funds that flow to ODOT through this program. Any funds not allocated at the March 18, 2009 meeting will be allocated through a separate process at a date to be determined. Please keep in mind: all funds in the federal stimulus program must be obligated by March 2, 2010.
The OTC is committed to selecting projects that can be completed during the 2009 construction season and that generate immediate living-wage jobs for Oregonians. The OTC also recognizes the need to balance highway needs with other modal needs.
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| Application |
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The process, timeline, criteria and sample projects are outlined in the application instructions. Read the application form and instructions carefully. Applications are due Monday, March 9 by 5 p.m.
Application form (pdf)
Submit the application via email, fax (503) 986-3432 or mail to
ODOT
355 Capitol St. NE, Room 135
Salem, OR 97301
Applicants must be owners of the project or transportation asset, such as ports, Tribes, cities, counties, etc.
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For questions about the application submission process, call Amy Merckling, 503-986-3450.
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| Important Information |
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Federal stimulus funds cannot be used to supplant available funds, and this allocation is not intended to supplant other stimulus dollars received by the applicant. In other words, allocations under this process are in addition to dollars applicant may receive from federal stimulus funds set aside for local governments that must be obligated within 120 days. The expectation is that applicants will obligate their entire local government allocations, if any, within 120 days (180 days for transit) before applying for these additional dollars.
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