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Item No. 22 memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: TAP GRANT DATE: Februaryl6, 2015 BACKGROUND: TXDOT has announced a new Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Supplement grant. 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. STATUS OF ISSUE: Our specific proposal is to complete the Trail de Paris west to the city limit, including a connection to the West Paris Trail that should be under way next winter. Other options could include new connections from the existing trail into specific areas of the city, such as downtown. Earl Erickson and Mike Donnan will attend the council meeting Monday night to make a presentation. They are participating in TXDOT's regional workshops and will have more details to present. BUDGET: Actual project costs, if a grant is awarded, would need to be budgeted in future years. RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff regarding a May grant application submittal.