HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-049RESOLUTION NO. 21-049
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE DENTON COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT PROGRAM (TRIP), PROVIDING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER CITIES FOR TRANSIT-SUPPORTIVE PROJECTS. FROM THE
DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (DCTA) IN THE AMOUNT OF
§2,517,997 FOR THE FUNDING PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2021; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTrvE DATE.
WHEREAS, the objective of TRiP is to provide financial assistance to DCTA member
cities for transit-supportive projects consistent with and beneficial to DCTA’s Long-Range Service
Plan Goals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton (“City”) is a member city of DCTA and is eligible to apply
for TRiP funding; and
WHEREAS, DCTA has a budgeted allocation of $2,517,997 for the City of Denton in FY
2021
WHEREAS, the City has identified and prioritized six projects eligible for TRiP funding
based on enhanced connectivity from transit to educational institutions, completion of existing
pedestrian improvement commitments, projects requiring a local match to leverage external
fbnding sources, and projects that enhance accessibility in areas with a high concentration of
pedestrian activity; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting $2,517,997 in TRiP assistance, fully funding the
projects and leveraging existing investments of §655,214 in City funds and $1,963,639 in other
external funding commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the public interest to authorize the City Manager,
or his designee, to apply for TRiP funds for the funding period of October 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2021 ; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitation contained in the preamble of this Resolution are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City will comply with all requirements set forth by the DCTA TRiP
policy.
SECTION 3. In the event of loss or misuse of TRiP funds, the City assures that the funds
will be returned to DCTA in accordance with the TRiP policy.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or his designee, is the City’s designated, authorized
official, with the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the program on behalf of the
City and to take any additional action in connection with the program that the City Manager, or
his designee, deems most appropriate and in the best interest of the City.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Birdia Johnson, District 1 :
Connie Baker, District 2:
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5:
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the '\ 'I_B day of –Lo Ua cl
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GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
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