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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND, IF SELECTED, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR FUNDS FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The School Travel Plan has been approved by ODOT making Hudson eligible to apply for both infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure programs listed within the School Travel Plan.
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Legislative History
Resolution 10-121 authorization to develop the School Travel Plan.
Resolution 12-20 authorization to apply to SRTS (2012)
Purpose & Explanation
The School Travel Plan has been approved by ODOT making Hudson eligible to apply for both infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure programs listed within the School Travel Plan. Applications are due March 1, 2013. Hudson is eligible to apply for up to $500,000 of infrastructure programs to increase walking and biking of K-8 students and improve safety. No local match is required and the funds are provided by the Federal Funding (80%) and State Funding (20%). This resolution authorizes the Safe Routes Hudson infrastructure application to seek projects totaling up to $500,000 including:
Timing Considerations
Once approved by Council, City staff will proceed with submitting the application to ODOT.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required. (100% State and Federal Funded)
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends this resolution be approved by Council and an emergency clause be added in order to meet the March 1, 2013 deadline for applications to ODOT and for the public safety.
Submitted by,
Anthony J. Bales, City Manager
Scott N. Schroyer, Assistant City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, City Engineer