2012-089 RES CERTIFY LOCAL FUNDING AND SUPPORT OF TRAIL DE PARIS PROJECT TO STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMRESOLUTION 2012-089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS TO CERTIFY LOCAL FUNDING AND SUPPORT OF THE
TRAIL DE PARIS PROJECT TO THE STATEWIDE
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING
COMPETITION IN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION 2012 PROGRAM CALL FOR PROJECTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE TWO
PARCELS OF LAND FOR THE PROJECT SHOULD THE CITY OF
PARIS BE AWARDED THE GRANT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Transportation issued a call for
nominations in September 2012 for communities to apply for federal highway funding
assistance made available through the Transportation Enhancement Program; and,
WHEREAS, the Trail de Paris project will provide improved access and safety
for bicyclist and pedestrians to join neighborhoods, schools, parks, fairgrounds and the
local boys & girls club for a total distance of 2.0 miles in the City of Paris; and the
City proposes to submit a nomination requesting federal funding for assistance in the
amount of $533,259.72; and
WHEREAS, the program requires a minimum 20% local funding match in the
amount of $106,651.94 plus 100% of any overruns above the total project estimate of
$533,259.72. The City of Paris supports this funding this project as shown in the
nomination budget (including the 20% local match) and commits to the
project's development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management and financing. The City is willing and able to enter into an
agreement with TxDOT by resolution or ordinance should the project receive
funding:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City of Paris supports funding this project as shown in the
nomination budget and commits to the project's development, implementation,
construction, maintenance, management, and financing. The City is willing and able to
enter into an agreement with TxDot by resolution or Ordinance;
SECTION 2. That the City adopts Resolution 2012-089 approving the
submission of the project nomination; and the support and funding of the project should it
receive federal funds.
SECTION 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the
City in all matters relating to this funding nomination and to execute all necessary
applications, assurances, certifications, and other documents, relative to the submission,
later acceptance, and administration of such funds.
SECTION 4. That it is hereby officially found and determined that this meeting at
which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law, and that public
notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required. The regular
meeting of the Paris City Council was called to order at 5:30 P.M. on October 22, 2012 in
Paris, Texas by Richard Grossnickle, Mayor Pro-Tem.
RESOLUTION 2012-089 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED this
22nd day of October, 2012, by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Paris;
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chard Grossnic le M.D.,
Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST
anice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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W. Kent McIlyar, ity Attorney