HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-2002-12.04 - Resolution - 11/21/2002 RESOLUTION NO. 11 -21- 2002 -12.04
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A
GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL FUNDING.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station desires to submit an application for
funding for the development of a Safe Routes to School project; and
WHEREAS, this project is in keeping with the development plans of the City, including the
Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan; Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan; Greenways Master
Plan; Comprehensive Plan; and Comprehensive Traffic Safety Plan; and
WHEREAS, the project will encourage and promote the use of alternative transportation within
the City, particularly in the vicinity of A &M Consolidated High School, and provide benefits to
improved health and fitness, a reduction in motor vehicle traffic, a reduction in air and noise
pollution, increased transportation opportunities, and an enhanced sense of neighborhood and
community; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
Part 1: That the City Council of the City of College Station hereby approve the grant application
4111r for $168,700 for the purposes of traffic calming, transportation improvements, and the
installation of bicycle and pedestrian friendly infrastructure at the intersection of FM
2818 and Welsh within the College Station city limits.
Part 2: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the project nomination form of the Texas
Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Program.
Part 3: That the City Council of the City of College Station hereby agrees to provide the local
match contribution for $64,000 as listed on the application.
Part 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 7`" day of November, A.D. 2002
ATTEST: n DC APPROVED:
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CONNIE HOOKS, City Se tart' RON IA, Mayor
APPROVED:
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