HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-045 N.C.S. 04/16/2012 Resolution No. 2012-045 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE 2012/2013
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) GRANT
FOR THE WISEMAN TRAIL PROJECT,.AND AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED GRANT 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 Wiseman Trail Project has the support of the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Advisory Committee (PBAC); 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 Development Impact Fees account has sufficient funds for the
required 10% match; and,
WHEREAS, the Traffic Development Impact Fee account will be used for the
administration and CIP overhead charges, and any other costs determined to be ineligible for the
BTA grant reimbursement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby:
I. Approves the filing of application for a BTA grant for the Wiseman Trail Project;
and,
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
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the required 10% local match; and,
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 Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the p r v d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16th day of April.2012. t m:
by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson. Barrett. Harris.Healy, Kearney. Vice Mayor Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Glass
ABSTAIN: None —
ATTEST: OJo AWL
(
City Clerk Vice Mayor
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