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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-23-2006-13.04 - Resolution - 03/23/2006 RESOLUTION NO. 3-23-2006-13.04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BEE CREEK CROSSING BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CANDIDATE PROJECT FOR THE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, on August 10, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); and, WHEREAS, on November 1, 2005, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued a Call for Projects for funding through the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) with a submission deadline of April 28,2006; and, WHEREAS, all STEP projects nominated in our region must be submitted to the Bryan- College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (BCSMPO) by April 12, 2006; and, WHEREAS, all STEP projects nominated by the City of College Station must be endorsed by the City Council with a commitment to fund 20 percent of the project total cost as the required local match if the project is selected; and, WHEREAS, the required 20 percent local match can be provided from funds made available from the 2003 bond authorization for Hike and Bike Trails in the Streets Capital Project Fund; and, WHEREAS, the Bee Creek Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project was designated a high priority project by the College Station Bike and Hike Task Force; and, WHEREAS, on February 21, 2006, the Bee Creek Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project was presented to and endorsed by the College Station Council Transportation Coriunittee; and, WHEREAS, on March 16, 2006, the Bee Creek Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project was presented to and endorsed by the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1. That the City Council finds that the Bee Creek Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project meets the eligibility requirements for funding through the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. PART 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes and designates the City Manager to sign the Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 3-23-2006-13.04 PART 3. PART 4: PART 5: PART 6: Enhancement Program Nomination Form on behalf of the City of College Station. That the City Council hereby acknowledges its requirement to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation upon acceptance of the Bee Creek Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project for implementation of this project. That the City Council hereby acknowledges its requirement to provide a local funding match not to exceed $200,000, to be financially responsible for all non-federal participating funding items including 100 percent of all overruns. That the funding for this Project shall be as budgeted from the Streets Capital Project Fund, not to exceed $200,000. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. ADOPTED this twenty-third day of March AD. 2006. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~A'JJ-~~ R()NSIL 1\,Mayor ( 1t1Vh C()NNIE HOO , City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney