HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-213 N.C.S. 11/17/2008Resolution No. 2008-213 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION
ACCOUNT (BTA) GRANT FOR THE LYNCH CREEK TRAIL
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, the Traffic Mitigation Fund has sufficient funds for the required ten percent
match.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby:
Approves the filing of an Application for the BTA grant for the Lynch Creek Trail
Gap Closure.
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 operate
and maintain the project.
Authorizes the City Manager to sign the grant application to be submitted to Caltrans
for consideration.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Ap`pro~ed as to
Council of the City of Petaluma~at a Regular meeting on the 17`~ day of November, ~ fo~-n~ti:
2008, by the following vote: ; ,+~ ~~
AYES: L3arrett, Freitas, Nau, O'[3rien, Vicc Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor "I'orliari
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: Noue
ATTEST: ~~..-l,~~N ~--~
City Clerk
City A~;t'orney
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