HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-155 N.C.S. 09/21/2009Resolution No. 2009-155 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE BAY AREA AIR
QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (BAAQMD) FORA 2009/2010 BICYCLE
FACILITY PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE PETALUMA VARIOUS CLASS III
BICYCLE ROUTES PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO RECEIVE
THE FUNDS AND TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) provides state
funds for city and county projects that reduce on-road motor vehicle emissions through the
Bicycle Facility Program (BFP); and,
WHEREAS, as stipulated in the grant requirements, the proposed bicycle routes in the
Petaluma Various Class III Bicycle Routes Project have been identified in the adopted
countywide bicycle plan; and,
WHEREAS, to meet the September 14, 2009 fiting deadline, City staff has submitted an
application for $105,062 in BFP grant funding, which, if awarded, will be sufficient funds for the
entire project; and,
WHEREAS, the BAAQMD requires a formal resolution approving the grant application
within two weeks of submission; and,
WHEREAS, if selected, the City of Petaluma will enter into an agreement with the
BAAQMD to complete the project.
N®W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby:
1. Approves submittal of an application to the BAAQMD for a BFP grant, in the amount
of $105,062, for the Petaluma Various Class III Bicycle Routes Project.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to receive the funds and to execute all required
documents.
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
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 21 sr day of September,
2009. by the following vote:
City Aftorney i
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Babbitt, Renee, Mayor'forliatt </
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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