HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2008-180 - Bike Lane Project
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 180
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION
ACCOUNT FOR THE BUENA VENTURA BOULEVARD-PLACER STREET
TO LAKESIDE DRIVE BIKE LANE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Streets and Highways Code, Bicycle Transportation Account provides funds for
grants to local agencies for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters; and
WHEREAS, the State of California, Bicycle Facilities Unit, has the responsibility for the
administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing project
application under the program; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to complete an important segment of the bikeway system as
included in the City of Redding Bikeway Plan adopted in 1998 and re-certified in 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redding, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, based on revenue projections in fiscal year 2008/09 the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF)
Fund will have sufficient funds for the roughly $30,000 matching funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding:
I. Approves the filing of an application for the State Bicycle Transportation Account; and
2. Appoints the Director of Transportation and Engineering as agent of the City of Redding to
conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to
applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, which may be necessary for the
completion of the aforementioned project; and
3. Approves the use of roughly $30,000 from the TIF for the grant matching requirement.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read, and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of November, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Stegall
None
Murray
None
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FORM APPROVED:
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RICHARD A. DUVERNAY Ity Attorney
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