HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 97-41RESOLUTION NO. 97-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING THE AVAILABILITY OF $15,200 IN MEASURE K
FUNDS FOR LOCAL MATCH FOR BICYCLE LANE ACCOUNT (BLA)
PROJECT APPLICATION
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WHEREAS, due to an indefinite postponement in the construction of a grade
separated crossing on Century Boulevard at the Southern Pacific Railroad crossing, staff
has recently submitted an application to construct a bicycle and pedestrian path along the
Century Boulevard alignment to provide access and promote bicycle use for residents in
the southeast portion of the City; and
WHEREAS the project consists of constructing a 12 -foot wide illuminated asphalt
concrete path extending from Church Street to Stockton Street which will be equipped
with crossing gates at the railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, although Class IE bicycle lanes will be installed when Century
Boulevard is constructed, this project will support the goals set by the Bicycle
Transportation Master Plan in the interim; and
WHEREAS, projects submitted for funding under the Bicycle Lane Account (BLA)
program require that local agencies provide a resolution certifying the availability of local
funds for a minimum of ten (10%) percent of the total project cost; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $152,000, the local match would be $15,200,
which would be allocated from the City's share of Measure K bicycle program funds; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans will notify the City of Lodi in July, 1997 as to whether our
application has been approved for funding; and
WHEREAS, Community Development staff has determined that the proposed
project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CCEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 b-3 of said Act; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council certify the availability of
$15,200 in Measure K Funds for local match for Bicycle Lane Account (BLA) Project
Application; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby certifies
the availability of $15,200 in Measure K Funds for local match for Bicycle Lane Account
(BLA) Project Application dependent upon the approval of the City application for funding.
Dated: April 2, 1997
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-41 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 2, 1997 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner
and Pennino (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
NIFER . PERRIN
y Clerk
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