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 D AVENUE COMMUNITY CORRIDOR BIKEWAY PROJECT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $750,000, AND COMMITTING A LOCAL MATCH
OF $750,000, FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $1.5 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 D Avenue 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 D Avenue 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 D Avenue Community Corridor Bikeway Project in the amount of $750,000, with a
local match of $750,000, resulting in a total project cost of $1,500,000.
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 $750,000 for the D Avenue 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 $750,000.
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