HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-186 N.C.S. 11/16/2009Resolution No. 2009-186 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING. STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE 2010/2011 BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) GRANT FOR THE LYNCH CREEK TRAIL
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING CITY 1VIANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) provides state funds for city and
county projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters; and,
WHEREAS, the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been delegated
the responsibility for the administration of the program; and,
WHEREAS, the Lynch Creek Trail Gap Closure Project has been identified as one of the
City's top five priority trail projects; and,
WHEREAS, if selected, the City of Petaluma will enter into an agreement with the State
of California to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA3) has sufficient funds for
the required 10% match; and,
WHEREAS, the Traffic Mitigation Funds will be used for the CIP overhead charges and
any other costs determined to be ineligible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby;
1. Approves the filing of application for a BTA grant for the Lynch Creek Trail Gap
Closure Project.
2. Certifies that, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this
application, the City of Petaluma has or will have available sufficient funds to
provide the required 10% local match.
3. Authorizes the City Manager to sign any related documents regarding application
for and receipt of grant funding.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charier of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the p oved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16`h day of November, for
2009, by the following vote:
AYES:
Vice Mayor Barrett, Harris, 1-lealy, Babbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
ttorney
NOES: None
ABSENT: Glass
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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