HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2005 - 121RESOLUTION 2005-121
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE
PILOT SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY SANDAG IN THE AMOUNT OF $6.525 MILLION FOR
THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS,
NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD SIDEWALK AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, AND
FOUNTAIN PLAZA, AND COMMITTING THE NECESSARY STAFF RESOURCES
TO COMPLETE THE PROJECTS IF THE GRANT FUNDING IS AWARDED
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments Pilot Program will
provide $17 Million in Federal Transportation Grant funding (competitive grants) to local
jurisdictions for infrastructure improvements that support regional smart growth
development goals, with a maximum of $2 Million per project; and
WHEREAS, National Citys eligible projects are the National City
Boulevard Median Improvements, National City Boulevard Sidewalk and Lighting
Improvements, and Fountain Plaza in the amount of $6.525 Million; and
WHEREAS, as part of the grant application, the City is required to include
a resolution for the City Council that authorizes the filing of applications for the projects
and the commitment of staff resources to complete the proposed projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of National City hereby authorizes the filing of applications for the Pilot Smart Growth
Incentive Grant Program administered by the San Diego Association of Government
(SANDAG) in the amount of $6.525 Million for the following three National City projects:
National City Boulevard Median Improvements, National City Boulevard Sidewalk and
Lighting Improvements, and Fountain Plaza.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of National City will hereby
commit the necessary staff resources to complete the above proposed projects.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 2005.
c!; MA W
reR Nick Inzunza, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Dalla, Ci Clerk George H. iser, III
City Attorney