Title
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE UPDATED SIDEWALK AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN 2021-2025.
Brief Description: The Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan (formerly known as Connectivity Plan) represents the continued effort to provide safe and practical community-wide non-vehicular connectivity in the City of Hudson. The City staff is recommending the name be changed to the Sidewalk and Trails Master Plan from the Connectivity Plan.
Body
Legislative History
First reading scheduled for February 16, 2021
Related: 20-0112: Resident feedback report discussion
20-0126: Draft Framework
20-0149: Funding Options discussion
Purpose & Explanation
The Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan (formerly known as Connectivity Plan) represents the continued effort to provide safe and practical community-wide non-vehicular connectivity in the City of Hudson. The effort consisted of the following public outreach activities, beginning in the Spring of 2020:
• A series of individual ward sessions were held, six (6) in total. Sessions were attended by residents, Council members, the mayor, ward representatives, and city staff.
• A website landing page utilized including project updates and an online survey, which remained open throughout the course of the project.
• City staff attended the Hudson Farmers Market to receive comment and increase awareness.
• City staff provided periodic updates to City Council and other City Boards.
• The findings of the public outreach effort were compiled and summarized in the Resident Feedback Report.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks)
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution adopting the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan 2021-2025.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, Assistant City Manager, Professional Services
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Nick Sugar, City Planner