HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION 2011 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A STATE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT GRANT FOR
THE 4TH STREET COMMUNITY CORRIDOR BIKEWAY PROJECT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $700,000, AND COMMITTING TO A LOCAL MATCH
FUNDS OF $500,000, FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $1.2 MILLION
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2011-27, adopting the National City Bicycle Master Plan (the "Plan"), which was prepared
concurrently with the National City General Plan Update to ensure consistency between the two
documents; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Plan allows staff to pursue grants and other funding
opportunities to construct new bicycle facilities citywide, as well as implement educational and
encouragement programs; and
WHEREAS, the 4th Street Community Corridor Bikeway Project (the "Project") is
included in the Plan and is identified on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) "Priority
Project" list; and
WHEREAS, the Project, includes the installation of bike lanes, signage, traffic
calming measures, Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades, lighting, and landscaping to
convert 4th Street into a "Community Corridor"; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department
seeks authorization to submit an application for a State Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA)
grant for the 4th Street Community Corridor Bikeway Project in the amount of $700,000, with a
local match of $500,000, resulting in a total project cost of $1,200,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the submittal of an application for a State Bicycle Transportation
Account grant in the amount of $700,000 for the 4th Street Community Corridor Bikeway
Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the
commitment from the City to provide local match funding in the amount of $500,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2011.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk Claudia G. Silva
City Attorney