HomeMy WebLinkAbout6330_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6330
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDL.ANDS A1_'THORILING
THE SUBMISSION OF A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIO'N' FOR A
GRANT FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE EAST VALLEY CITRUS HERITAGE
LINEAR PARK AND TRAIL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation ("DOT") has established grants
for six different planning programs in order to implement capital improvement projects that reduce
congestion and improve mobility across California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands is interested in submitting a joint application with the
County of San Bernardino for a Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant, and, the grant,
if awarded,will be used to prepare a conceptual plan for the proposed East Valley Citrus Heritage
Linear Park and Trail, to be located between the Santa Ana River Trail at California Street in
Redlands and the unincorporated community of Mentone, California; and
WHEREAS, the proposed linear park and trail has the potential to become a valuable
community trail facility that would connect five existing parks, four elementary schools, one middle
school, three high schools, the University of Redlands, the City's new sports complex, and a new
senior center and library in Mentone; and
WHEREAS, this natural corridor will pass through the heart of downtown, bringing welcome
green space and a safe, non-motorized travel route to the center of the city and will provide access
to the commercial and entertainment venues located in downtown as well as the future Metrolink
station under consideration by San Bernardino Associated Governments and Metrolink; and
WHEREAS, the proposed trail will traverse the two communities in an east-west direction
and connect at either end to the Santa Ana River Trail; and
WHEREAS, the proposed linear park and trail system is included in the City of Redlands'
General Plan and is supported by major employers in the area including Environmental Systems
Research Institute (SSRI) and the University of Redlands;
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded, the City of Redlands and the County of San Bernardino
will each be required to provide matching funds equaling 10% of the total grant amount, of which
5% shall be cash and 5% may be in-kind services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redlands
authorizes the submission of a joint application with the County of San Bernardino to the California
Department of Transportation for a grant to prepare a feasibility study of a linear park and trail from
California Street in the City of Redlands to the unincorporated community of Mentone, California,
in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
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ADOPTED. SIGNED AND APPROVED this 5th day of October 2004.
0 of the City of Itedlands
Attest:
Cit Clerk
I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 5th day of October 2004 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmernbers Gil, Gilbreath, George, Harrison; Mayor Peppier
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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