HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION 2011 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CALTRANS
COMMUNITY -BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT FOR
PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE CITYWIDE SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLAN TO ENHANCE MOBILITY, ACCESS
AND SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000, AND COMMITTING TO
A LOCAL MATCH OF $75,000 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $375,000
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department
seeks authorization to file a Caltrans Community -Based Transportation Planning Grant
application for preparation of a Comprehensive Citywide Sustainable Transportation Systems
Plan (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the grant request is for $300,000 with a local match of $75,000,
resulting in a total project cost of $375,000; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Plan is to enhance access and safety to
encourage multi -modal transportation such as walking, bicycling, and transit through a
comprehensive citywide evaluation of existing and proposed land uses and transportation
facilities, including integration of current policies and recommendations established in the
General Plan Update, the recently adopted Bicycle Master Plan, and the current specific area
plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the submittal of an application for a Caltrans Community -Based
Transportation Planning Grant in the amount of $300,000 for preparation of a Comprehensive
Citywide Sustainable Transportation Systems Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the
commitment from the City to provide local match funding in the amount of $75,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2011.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia G. Silva
City Attorney