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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1996-018 RESOLUTION NO. 96-18 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF TWO PROPOSED PROJECTS TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City is vitally interested in enhancing the transportation system and preserving history within the City and within the north Texas region; and WHEREAS, the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program announced by the Texas Department of Transportation provides the vehicle for funding transportation enhancements on a 20% local basis in accordance with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA); and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to designate these capital improvement projects which are eligible for transportation enhancement funding; and WHEREAS, the City Wide Trail System Master Plan identifies the North Hills Multi- Use Trail as significant regional transportation enhancement projects for pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the completion of the Cottonbelt Trail Trailhead and Rest Station project will promote preservation of an historic transportation route, and will enhance the quality of this area's heavily used thoroughfares; and WHEREAS, the completion of these trail projects will provide valuable and critical links and access in developing a complete trail system; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION I. That the North Hills Mall Multi-Use Trail project, valued at $594,144 be submitted to NCTCOG and the Texas Department of Transportation to be considered for funding through the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. The City certifies its committment to provide a 20% local funding match of $118,829. SECTION II. That the Cottonbelt Trailhead and Rest Station project, valued at $592,320, be submitted to NCTCOG and the Texas Department of Transportation to be considered for funding through the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. The City certifies its committment to provide a 20% local funding match of $118,464. SECTION III. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs its City Manager to act for the City of North Richland Hills for the purpose pf applying for and administering funding under these programs, and the City Manager is hereby officially designated as the representative in this regard. SECTION IV. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED This the 25th day of March, 1996. ~~ Tommy Bro ., Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary B~~77V ~ Approved as to legal form: Rex McEntire, torney for the City By: