HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2012-032 - Railroad Avenue Bike Lanes
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-032
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 BIKE LANE PROJECTS
ON RAILROAD AVENUE FROM BUENA VENTURA BOULEVARD TO
SCHLEY AVENUE AND PREPARATION OF A BIKE ROUTE W AYFINDING
PLAN
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 Action Plan adopted in 2010 and preparation of a wayfinding
plan; 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 2011-12, the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF)
Fund will have sufficient funds for the maximum potential of $40,000 in matching funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the State Bicycle Transportation Account; and
2. Appoints the Director of Public Works as agent ofthe 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 ofthe aforementioned
project; and
3. Approves the use of the maximum potential of$40,000 from the TIF fund 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 17th day of April, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
BOSETTI, JONES, MCARTHUR, SULLIVAN & DICKERSON
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DICK DICittRSON, Mayor
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