HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-737RESOLUTION NO. 23-737
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOAPPLY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
REINVESTMENT PROGRAM (TRIP), PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOMEMBER CITIES FOR TRANSIT-SUPPORTIVE PROJECTS, THROUGH THE DENTON
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (DCTA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,589,560.00FOR THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 FUNDING PERIOD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVEDATE
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 ServicePlan 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 $5,589,560.00 for the City of Denton in
FY 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified and prioritized eligible projects for TRiP funding basedon enhanced connectivity and accessibility in areas with a high concentration of pedestrian
activity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the public interest to authorize the City Manager,
to apply for TRiP funds for the FY 2023 funding period; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The application for the TRiP Grant Program 2023 is hereby authorized.
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 the funds will
be returned to DCTA in accordance with the TRiP policy.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or 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
act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters related to the program application and any
subsequent contracts, agreements and projects that may result.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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seconded by ieSR DAv\’ithe following vote X - a :' This resolution was passed and approved by
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Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2:
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
VACANT. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the -1%*- d,y ,f , 2023
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JESSE SALAZAR, INTERIM CITY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:MACK REINWAND. CITY ATTORNEY/–b\A'-BY: