2015-010 - Authorizing a Transportation Alternatives Program Supplement grant application for a possible extension of the Trail de ParisRESOLUTION 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.
Section 3. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, appointed as the
Authorized Official of said project and is authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of
the City of Paris, all applications, contracts and agreements with the Texas Department of
Transportation and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate for the
implementation Transportation Alternatives Program to fund the completion of the Trail
de Paris west to the city limit.
Section 4. That the City Engineer, be, and he is hereby, appointed as Project
Director and is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City
of Paris, all reports, communications, assurances, and documents necessary for the
completion of said project.
Section S. That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and
directed to serve as the Financial Officer for said project and to receive and distribute funds
for the City of Paris continuing participation in the TXDOT TAP Funding Project.
Section 6. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of February, 2015.
Matt Frierson, Mayor
ATTEST:
ice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Attorney