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March 11, 2016

Mid-America Regional Council

600 Broadway Street

Suite 200

Kansas City, MO 64105

To Whom It May Concern,

11724 NW PLAZA C IRCLE, S UITE 900 KANS AS C ITY, MO 64153

(816) 792- 3976

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906 BROA DWAY, P.O. Box 364 HANNIBA L, MO 63401

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I am writing to express my interest in the application from the City of Kearney for funding

through the Surface Transportation Program.

The funding that the City of Kearney has requested will be used to contrast a new interchange as

well as improvements along 19th Street. It will include a full diamond interchange as well as

improvements along 19th Street/NE 144th Street, the widening of 19th Street, an extension of the Platte­

Clay Way outer road from the Shoppes at Kearney, and sidewalks alongside the road improvements.

Based on information provided to me by the City of Kearney, I believe that they are well suited

to pursue this project. I request your full and fair consideration for this application. In addition, I would

ask that you keep my office informed of the progress of the proposal and notify me when a decision

regarding recipients is made.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ashley Burke in my Kansas City, Missouri

office at 816-792-3976 or Ashley.Burke@mail.house.gov.

Sam Graves

Member of Congress

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March 20, 2018

Mid America Regional Council 600 Broadway, Suite 200 Kansas City, Missouri 64105

Regards: The 19th Street Interchange Transportation Alternatives Program

Greetings,

Kearney, M () 64060

The Kearney Police Department has supported the efforts to secure a second Kearney interchange that would be located at 19th Street and 1-35 since March of 2016.

This interchari.ge is very important to the present and future growth of Kearney and the expansion of new development in the area of 19th Street, Watson Drive and Nation Road.

The new interchange would greatly ease the traffic congestion at MO-92 Highway and 1-35 and most certainly reduce traffic accidents which is a concern to the Police Department.

Respectfully submitted,

~ a~ . C Q Chief of Police

SCHOOL DISTRICT Pursuing Excellence Today for Tomorrow

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 19TH STREET INTERCHANGE PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Kearney has for many years pursued construction ofa second interchange to serve residents and businesses in the area; and

WHEREAS, a second interchange will benefit economic development and business opportunity; and

WHEREAS, a second interchange and accompanying road improvements will relieve congestion on 92 Highway, improve traffic circulation, emergency response, and access to schools and homes; and

WHEREAS, the Kearney Board of Aldennen have proposed to fund interchange improvements by a I% sales tax initiative for issuance of general obligation funds to be voted on by registered voters in Kearney on April 3, 2018;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KEARNEY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AS FOLLOWS:

Section I. The Kearney Board of Education supports the City's effort to construct a new interchange at 19th Street & Interstate 35;

Section 2. The Kearney Board of Education encourages Kearney residents to exercise their right to vote on April 3, 2018.

Jennifer Kopp DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICES

Jeff Morrison AS.51STANT SUPHINTENOEHT

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William S. Nicely, Ed.O. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCIIJOLS

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Angie Currey, Ed.O. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

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March 20, 2018

Mid-America Regional Council 600 Broadway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64105

To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of the Kearney Area Development Council, I am writing in support of the City of Kearney's application to the Mid-America Regional Council's Transportation Alternatives Program for federal funding related to the proposed 19th Street Interchange and improvements to Nation Road.

The proposed interchange and road improvements are critical to Kearney's future growth. Most impo1tantly, our fast-growing community needs the second interchange and nearby road improvements in order to maintain the safety of our residents, visitors and truck drivers who are traveling on and off l-35. In addition, the interchange is an essential piece of Kearney's future commercial development. The interchange has been federally approved, and the City has already demonstrated significant investment in support of the project by building Watson Drive, a connector road between Highway 92 and 19th Street, both to support future development and to alleviate traffic along a nearby residential corridor. Lastly, the City has a 1 % sales tax initiative on the April ballot so that they may construct the new interchange.

We truly appreciate MARC's consideration of this project. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Shawna Searcy, at (816) 628-3343 or shawnasearcy@kearneyadc.com.

Sincerely,

President Kearney Area Development Council