Res 099-2023 Apply and Accept 2023 Reconnecting Communities USDOT funds 09/05/2023 Resolution No. 99-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept
funding in an amount up to $320,000 for planning and preliminary
engineering to develop active transportation networks under the 2023
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood Program provided by
the United States Department of Transportation
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation issued a call for
projects in July 2023 for communities to apply for funding assistance through the
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program; and
WHEREAS, that the City of Wichita Falls, as Project Sponsor, is an eligible entity
as described by 23 U. S. C. §133, that nominates a particular project for consideration,
exercises jurisdiction over the geographic area in which that project is located, and
commits to the project's development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management, and financing; and,
WHEREAS, the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods funds may be
used for development of planning and preliminary engineering estimates to identify and
resolve transportation barriers to affected neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls may apply for Reconnecting Communities
and Neighborhoods to seek 80% funding for planning and preliminary engineering work
to develop active and alternative modes of transportation on the City's north and east
side; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls may apply for up to $320,000 through the
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program with a local match
requirement of$80,000.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a public body organized and established in
accordance with Chapter 458 of the Texas Transportation Code, enacted by the
Legislature of the State of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is specifically authorized by Chapter 456 of
the Texas Transportation Code of the law of the State of Texas to accept and dispense
federal financial assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for and accept Reconnecting
Communities and Neighborhoods grant funding from the United States Department of
Transportation for planning and preliminary engineering work to develop active and
alternative modes of transportation on the City's north and east side in an amount up to
$320,000.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of September, 2023.
MAYOR
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