HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-1089RESOLUTION NO. 24- 1089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) FISCAL YEAR 2023 ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM (ATIIP) IN THE
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $11,500,000 FOR THE PECAN CREEK TRAIL SHARED
USE PATH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the U.S. DOT FHWA opened the Fiscal Year 2023 ATIIP on March 19, 2024
for project applications that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of active transportation
networks and communities; improve connectivity between active transportation modes and public
transportation; enhance the resiliency of on- and off-road active transportation infrastructure and
help protect the environment; and improve quality of life in disadvantaged communities through
the delivery of connected active transportation networks and expanded mobility opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the ATIIP funds may be used for planning and design and construction of
safe, accessible, and equitable pedestrian and bicycle network connectivity through the
development of infrastructure that will provide substantial additional opportunities for walking
and bicycling; and
WHEREAS, the ATIIP funds require a local matching share of at least 20 percent of total
project costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is eligible to apply for the funds under the application
criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed the necessary application materials and desires to
make an application to the USDOT FHWA Fiscal Year 2023 Active Transportation Infrastructure
Investment Program ; and
WHEREAS, grant applications are due on June 17, 2024; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES :
SECTION 1. The application for the USDOT FHWA Fiscal Year 2023 Active
Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program is hereby authorized.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is designated, delegated, and authorized to
request grant funding under the USDOT FHWA Fiscal Year 2023 ATIIP, including the submission
of FHWA’s application, and act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters related to the grant
application, receipt of funds, and any subsequent grant contracts and grant projects that may result.
SECTION 3. Should the project be funded, then the City of Denton shall comply with the
requirements of the USDOT and FHWA.
SECTION 4. The City of Denton supports funding this project as described in the Fiscal
Year 2023 ATIIP application and is willing to commit to the project’s development,
implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing.
SECTION 5. The City of Denton is willing and able to enter into an agreement with
USDOT FHWA should the project be selected for funding.
SECTION 6. The project funds and any project-funded equipment and facilities will be
used solely for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant.
SECTION 7. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
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Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Paul Mehzer, District 3 :/
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED thi, th, Y t\ d,y of J,„e , 2024.
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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