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RESOLUTION NO, 82015 -012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AS
DENTON'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF DENTON AN OFFER FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(TxDOT) RELATING TO A GRANT FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
SHARED USE PATH ON WESTERN BOULEVARD; CONFIRMING AGREEMENT TO
PAY A PORTION OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COST; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas intends to make certain improvements to the City
of Denton Bicycle and Pedestrian infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the general description of the project is engineering and construction of a 10
foot shared use path on Western Boulevard from University to Airport Road as shown in
Attachment 1 hereto which is made a part hereof (the "Project "); and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas intends to request financial assistance from the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Project; and
WHEREAS, The City of Denton supports funding this project as described in the TAP
2015 Nomination Form, to include construction budget, TxDOT's 15- percent administrative
costs, and the required local match; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is willing to commit to the project's development,
implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing; and
WHEREAS, the project sponsor is willing and able to enter into an agreement with the
department by resolution or ordinance should the project receive TAP funding; and
WHEREAS, the total Project costs are estimated to be $600,000, and the City of Denton
be responsible for 20% of the total Project cost, said 20% currently estimated to be $120,000 for
engineering and construction in Fiscal Year 2016; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City of Denton, Texas hereby directs the City Manager, or his
designee, to execute on behalf of the City of Denton, at the appropriate time, and with the
appropriate authorizations of this governing body, all contracts and agreements with the State of
Texas, represented by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and such other parties
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as shall be necessary and appropriate for the implementation of the Project and related
improvements to the Bicycle and Pedestrian infrastructure.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
day a I �... , Z015.
Cll , � 1 `S, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
A111)R0 ED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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