HomeMy WebLinkAbout7032_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
AUTHORIZING COMMITMENT OF A 15% LOCAL MATCH FOR THE CITY'S APPLICATION
TO THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT GRANT
WHEREAS, the State's Bicycle Transportation Account provides funds for grants to local
agencies for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters; and
WHEREAS, the State's Bicycle Facilities Unit has the responsibility for the administration of the
program within the State, setting up the necessary procedures governing project applications under the
program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands (the"City") received and filed the Final Orange Blossom Trail
Conceptual Alignment Plan for creation of a seven and one half(7.5)mile bicycle trail; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to complete an integral segment of the Orange Blossom Trail
from Wabash Avenue to University Street; and
WHEREAS, the City, if selected for funding, will seek to enter into an agreement with the State
of California to complete the project upon approval by the Redlands City Council; and
WHEREAS, based on fund balances in fiscal year 2010 the City's Park Development Fund will
have sufficient funds for the$131,655 match amount; and
WHEREAS, all contracts relating to the grant award for State Bicycle Transportation Funds shall
be approved by the Redlands City Council;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
Section 1. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the State Bicycle
Transportation Account.
Section 2. The City Council certifies that the City of Redlands has, or will have available prior
to the commencement of any work on the project included in its application, sufficient funds to operate
and maintain the project.
Section 3. The City Council appoints the City's Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director or
her designee, to complete and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, payment
requests, progress reports which may be necessary.
Section 4. The City Council approves the use of$131,655 from the City's Park Development
Fund (250) for the grant matching requirement.
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ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of February, 2011.
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Pete Ague ar
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
1, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15''day of February, 2011 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Bean, Foster, Gardner; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk
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