HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-333CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2012-333
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF A HENNEPIN COUNTY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - 2013 BIKEWAY PROGRAM DISCRETIONARY
(BICYCLE GAP PROGRAM)
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 eliminate
gaps in the Hennepin County Transportation System Plan; and
WHEREAS, the program prioritizes projects that improve safety and reduce crashes,
close gaps in the Hennepin County Transportation System Plan, 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 trail gaps along
CSAH 61/Xenium Lane and CSAH 6 that are also trail gaps in the Hennepin County Transportation
System Plan; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County is accepting applications through their Bicycle Gap Program
through November 1, 2012; 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 — 2013 Bikeway Program Discretionary
funds for trail gaps.
Approved this 13t1' day of November, 2012.