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WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has worked closely with the
Federal Highway Administration to establish guidelines that offer a unique opportunity for the
department to work in partnership with other state agencies, local government and other interested
parties to sponsor enhancement projects. Interpretation of intent to be made to provide bicycle and
pedestrian facilities as an alternate form of transportation in the City of Georgetown; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is fully eligible to receive assistance under this program
and is committed to providing at least 20% of the total project cost. The 20% administration cost
is to cover applicable fees including project administration, plans, specifications, and estimates in
the total project cost; and,
WHEREAS, documentary evidence shows public support for the project through the Century
Plan - Parks and Recreation Function Plan and a 1996 Parks and Recreation Survey; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown is desirous of authorizing its
administrative staff to represent and act for the City in dealing with the Texas Department of
Transportation concerning this program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown recommends that the Texas
Department of Transportation consider this project for funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COI ACIL OF T-A&C�f
*F GEORGETOWN,
SECTION 1. 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. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy 2 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element, which states, "the City will assist in providing all its citizens the opportunity to participate
in recreational and cultural programs"; and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not
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inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the
Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby certifies that the City of Georgetown is eligible to
receive assistance under this program with the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose
of participating in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby designates its Director of Finance and
Administration as the official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to receive federal funds
for the purpose of this program.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City officials herein designated to make
application to Texas Department of Transportation concerning the construction of Hike/Bike Trails
along the South San Gabriel River Corridors Development as an alternate way of transportation in
the City of Georgetown from Chautauqua Park to George Washington Carver Elementary to
Georgetown Hospital to the United States Post Office on State Highway 2243 (Leander Road).
SECTION 5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RIESOLVED this day of 1996.
ATTEST:`
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETO
By: Leo Wood
Mayor