02/27/2007 Resolutions 2007-48RESOLUTION 2007-48
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WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island proposed to apply for assistance from the SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM for the purpose of shifting the Walnut Middle School driveway
off to Custer Avenue to align with 15t~ Street and install a traffic signal, to improve walling/biking
safety and traffic congestion and educate pedestrians and drivers about walking biking and vehicular
safety; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has available the funds to finance the activity
until reimbursed by the Safe Routes to School Program, and the financial capability to operate,
maintain, and manage the completed project in a safe and attractive manner for public use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed application and supporting documents were made available
for public review at a properly announced meeting of the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is
hereby authorized to apply for the Safe Routes to School Program to fund infrastructure and non-
infrastructure projects of shifting the Walnut Middle School driveway off of Custer Avenue to
align with 15`b Street and install a traffic signal, to improve walking/biking safety and traffic
congestion and educating drivers and pedestrians about walking/biking and vehicular safety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such grant application and other documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island
for such grant purposes.
Adopted by the City Council of theCity of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 27, 2007.
Margar Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form c
February 26, 2007 o City Attorney