Res 056-2017 4/18/2017Resolution No. _56-2017_
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept
funding for three separate Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
Program applications through the Texas Department of
Transportation
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 City of Wichita Falls, as Project Sponsor, supports funding these
projects as described in the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Nomination Form
(including the construction budget, the department’s 15% administrative costs, and the
required local match) and is willing to commit to the project’s development,
implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing. The p roject
sponsor is willing and able to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation by resolution or ordinance should the project receive Transportation
Alternative Set-Aside Program funding; and,
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 Wichita Falls City Council supports this Certification of Funding and Support
for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
Program grant application process for three (3) bicycle and pedestrian construction
projects, and authorizes the City Manager to apply for and accept funding for these three
projects in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of April, 2017.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk