HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 072324-5R - Austin Ave Ped and Bicycle BridgesRESOLUTION NO. 0 `Z Z 3 Z�- 51`-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE REQUEST
FOR FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS TO CONSTRUCT THE AUSTIN
AVENUE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE BRIDGES FROM SECOND
STREET TO MORROW STREET; REPEALING CONFLICTING
RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) is a new
competitive grant program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to construct projects to
provide safe and connected active transportation facilities in active transportation networks or
active transportation spines; and
WHEREAS, ATIIP projects will help improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of active
transportation networks and communities; improve connectivity between active transportation
modes and public transportation; enhance the resiliency of on- and off -road active transportation
infrastructure; help protect the environment; and improve quality of life in disadvantaged
communities through the delivery of connected active transportation networks and expanded
mobility opportunities; and
WHEREAS, FHWA will award Construction grants to eligible applicants to construct projects
to provide safe and connected active transportation facilities in an active transportation network
or active transportation spine. Projects seeking Construction grants must have total costs of at
least $15 million to be eligible.
WHEREAS, In November 2021, the citizens of Georgetown approved a bond referendum to
rehabilitate the bridges on Austin Avenue and construct a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over
the north and south forks of the San Gabriel River; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for assistance for approximately $9,095,094.00, which is
approximately 60 percent of the total construction cost of $19,116,841.00; and
WHEREAS, if awarded, the City of Georgetown will use the funding to construct the bridges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN TEXAS:
SECTION ONE. 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.
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SECTION TWO. The City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it to be in the best interest of
the citizens of Georgetown to pursue the Alternative Transportation Infrastructure Investment
Program grant award with the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway
Administration for the construction of the Austin Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridges.
SECTION THREE. The City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized to pursue the
Alternative Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program grant award with the US Department
of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration and to execute, submit and certify all
required documentation to pursue said grant. The City Secretary to attest thereto, on behalf of the
City.
SECTION FOUR. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by
the Georgetown City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 23rd day of July,
ATTEST:
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
By:
%VFU %-ILY Jos Sc roeder, M
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
S e NTasson, City Attorney
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