HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 042506-HH-2 - 2006 TxDot STEP ProjectRESOLUTION NO. e•W Oh? /7 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, CERTIFYING FUNDING AND SUPPORT
FOR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN'S 2006 PROJECT
NOMINATIONS FOR THE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown wishes to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and
improve accessibility for citizens with disabilities through the construction of the Austin Avenue
Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to improve pedestrian mobility, connectivity and safety by
completing missing sections of sidewalks on major roadways by constructing Sidewalk
Improvements along State Highways; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide pedestrian and bicycle facilities that connect existing
facilities to the new SH 130 corridor and provide links to City and County parks by constructing the
Northeast Georgetown Trail; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Williamson County and Cities Health District recognize the
importance of educating the public about the safe interaction among motorists bicyclists and
pedestrians and propose to implement the Williamson County Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Program, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to preserve a high priority historical structure to serve as a visitor
information center for the traveling public by completing the Historic Former City Hall and Fire
Station Restoration; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance of educating the public about the history of
transportation including highlighting how aircraft and automobiles have changed the world we live in
the City intends to construct the Texas Aviation and Automotive Museum at the Georgetown
Municipal Airport.
N OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
S ECTION 1. Findings. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
S ECTION 2. The City of Georgetown will apply for funding through the Texas Department of
Transportation to make the necessary improvements to complete the following projects:
1. Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
2. Sidewalk Improvements along State Highways
3. Northeast Georgetown Trail
4. Williamson County Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
5. Historic Former City Hall and Fire Station Restoration
6. Texas Aviation and Automotive Museum.
The City agrees to commit to the projects' development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management and financing in cooperation with partner entities. The City further agrees to provide
the required local match at 20% or greater of the total project cost, including being responsible for all
non -federally fundable items and overruns.
2006 TXDOT STEP Projects Resolution No.`
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RESOLVED this day of
ATTES
, 2006.
ary N • on, Mayor Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
2006 TXDOT STEP Projects Resolution No.
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