2015-010 - Authorizing a Transportation Alternatives Program Supplement grant application for a possible extension of the Trail de Paris

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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ( TXDOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP), FOR FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE TRAIL DE PARIS WEST TO THE CITY LIMIT, INCLUDING A CONNECTION TO THE WEST PARIS TRAIL; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Paris, Texas, hereinafter referred to as ( "CITY "), intends to make certain improvements to the Trail de Paris west to the city limit, including a connection to the West Paris Trail that should be under way next winter; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2015 the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas approved submitting a project nomination form to Texas Department of Transportation for funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to complete the Trail de Paris; and WHEREAS, the program will emphasize bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and we think the Trail de Paris would be an ideal funding candidate. There is a 20% local match for construction; however, because Lamar County is considered a "disadvantaged "county, we would receive a 51% discount off this match. WHEREAS, other options could include new connections from the existing trail into specific areas of the city, such as downtown; and WHEREAS, The City of Paris supports funding this project as described in the TAP 2015 Nomination Form (including construction budget, the department's 15% administrative costs, and the required local match) and is willing to commit to the project's development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing. The City of Paris is willing and able to enter into an agreement with the department by resolution or ordinance should the project receive TAP funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That if TXDOT approves funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) the City will provide at least 15% in administrative costs and 20% local match for construction.