HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2014-038CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2014-038
A RESOLUTION TO ENTER A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THREE RIVERS PARK
DISTRICT FOR A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has a Comprehensive Park & Trail Plan
and trail gaps study; and
WHEREAS, said Comprehensive Park & Trail Plan and trail gap study
identifies Fernbook Lane No as a fiiture trail link; and
WHEREAS, the Fernbrook Lane No trail would provide access to the
Luce Line Regional Trail; and
WHEREAS, Three Rivers and the City of Plymouth will collaborate on
applying for federal funds via the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP);
and
WHEREAS, 80% of constriction costs will be provided through the grant
and 20% will come in the form of cost sharing from the City of Plymouth Park
Dedication Fund; and
WHEREAS, notification of TAP grants awards are anticipated to be
awarded in the Spring of 2014 with constriction in 2017; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the City
Council of Plymouth, Minnesota, is in support of entering into Cooperative Bike
and Pedestrian Connection Agreement with Three Rivers Park District to apply
for a TAP grant.
APPROVED this 28th day of January, 2014.