HomeMy WebLinkAbout029697 RES - 12/18/2012A Resolution to certify local funding and support of the Schanen Hike and
Bike Trail from Yorktown Blvd to Saratoga Blvd project to the statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program for funding competition in the
Texas Department of Transportation 2012 program call for projects.
Whereas, the Texas Department of Transportation issued a call for nominations in September,
2012 for communities to apply for federal highway funding assistance made available through
the Transportation Enhancement Program; and
Whereas, the Schanen Hike and Bike Trail from Yorktown Blvd to Saratoga Blvd project, as
depicted on the attached Exhibit A, will provide improved access and safety for bicyclist and
pedestrians to join neighborhoods, schools, and several nearby parks for an approximate total
distance of 1.5 miles in the City of Corpus Christi; will connect to an existing trail along Yorktown
Boulevard and continue at Weber Road; and the City proposes to submit a nomination
requesting federal funding for assistance in the amount of $829,358; and
Whereas, the program requires a minimum 20% local funding match and the City has allocated
and will provide an increase above the minimum match requirement in the amount of $500,000;
thereby pledging 20% local matching funds, plus 100% of costs not covered in this nomination
for the total project estimate of $1,329,358:
Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas:
Section 1. The City of Corpus Christi supports funding this project as shown in the nomination
budget, and commits to the project's development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management, and financing. The City is willing and able to enter into an agreement with
TxDOT by resolution or ordinance;
Section 2. That the City adopts this Resolution to approve the submission of the project
nomination; and the support and funding of the project should it receive federal funds.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the City in all matters
relating to this funding nomination and execute all necessary applications, assurances,
certifications, and other documents, relative to the submission, later acceptance, and
administration of such funds.
Section 4. That it is hereby officially found and determined that this meeting at which this
resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law, and that public notice of the time,
place and purpose of said meeting was given as required. Thg regular meeting of the Corpus
Christi City Council was called to order at aeon on i f1r' y 12012 in Corpus Christi, Texas by
Mayor Nelda Martinez. 1 =30 afeK.-
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
THE ITYF CORPUS CHRISTI
Nelda Martinez
Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
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Schanen
Hike and Bike Trail
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
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