HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2013-316CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2013-316
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF A
HENNEPIN COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2014 BIKEWAY DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION GRANT
WHEREAS, Hennepin County provides for capital fiends to assist local government units
of Hennepin County for the development and implementation of effective bikeway projects; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County capital funds are designated for projects that support and
enhance the Hennepin County bikeway network; and
WHEREAS, the program prioritizes projects that improve safety and reduce crashes,
serve a transportation purpose and increase active living, contribute to a denser connected
network of bikeways and provide appropriate bikeway facilities; and
WHEREAS, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for Trails & Sidewalks identifies the trail gap along
Co. Rd. 24; and
WHEREAS, the trail along Co. Rd. 24 is identified in the Hennepin County Bicycle System Plan
as both an on -road and off-road route; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County is accepting applications through their Capital Improvement Plan
-2014 Bikeway Development Participation Program Grant through October 4, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation is recommending that the City submit an
application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the Director of Parks and Recreation, prepare and submit
an application for Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan — 2014 Bikeway Development
Participation Program Grant.
Approved this 24t1' day of September, 2013.
Resolution No. 2013-316
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,
certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on
September 24, 2013 with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this day of
City Clerk