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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