HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2017-018 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT PROJECTS
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE
PROGRAM AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of local
elected officials, is the regional transportation policy board associated with the North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the regional forum for cooperative
decisions on transportation; and,
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2016, the Regional Transportation Council approved
approximately $23 million for the current Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
call for projects; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine intends to submit a transportation alternative
project application for the Dallas Road Corridor to the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG) prior to the February 24, 2017 deadline; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council requires the submittal of a
resolution as part of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Call for Project application
submission; and,
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. The City of Grapevine supports the Dallas Road Corridor project as
applied for in the 2017 Transportation Alternative Set-Aside Call for Projects application.
Section 3. The City of Grapevine will serve as the public sponsor and lead
project contact on this project. The City of Grapevine agrees to designate a single point
of contact for the project.
Section 4. The City of Grapevine commits to fund or pass through funds from
other sources for a minimum local cash match of 30% of the total project cost.
Section 5. The City of Grapevine confirms that the City of Grapevine, not the
Regional Transportation Council, will be responsible for any cost overruns.
Section 6. The City of Grapevine understands and acknowledges that all
awarded funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.
Section 7. The City of Grapevine confirms the project timeline is realistic and
commits that if the project is selected for funding, an agreement will be executed within
one year of selection and the project will advance to construction within three years from
the date of selection.
Section 8. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of February, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
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John F. Boyle, Jr. c
City Attorney
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