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Resolution No. 23-03 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 23- C3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL RAISE GRANT FUNDING FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE ONE OF THE SW 721''D AVE CORRIDOR IN THE TIGARD TRIANGLE. WHEREAS, the City of Tigard's Tigard Triangle TIF District Plan goals include the creation of a safe and effective multimodal transportation network to support multimodal access, mixed-use development, and pedestrian-oriented development;and WHEREAS,the City of Tigard's 2040 Transportation System Plan (TSP) envisions a transportation system that advances Tigard's Strategic Vision to be an equitable community that is accessible, walkable, and healthy for everyone;and WHEREAS,the 72nd Ave Transportation Study(2020)recognizes the need for capital improvements on SW 72nd to achieve the Tigard Triangle vision of becoming a highly walkable,pedestrian-oriented,mixed-use district;and WHEREAS,the 72nd Ave Transportation Study (2020)recommends a new roadway concept that will transform the busy arterial into an attractive,multimodal street for all users;and WHEREAS, the RAISE program is a federal funding program within the Federal Highway Administration designed to support transportation infrastructure projects that will improve: safety; environmental sustainability;quality of life;mobility and community connectivity;economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism;state of good repair;partnership and collaboration;and innovation; and WHEREAS, the SW 72nd Corridor Plan completed in 2020 envisions two phases of construction with the first phase rebuilding the section between SW Dartmouth and Pacific Highway and the second phase rebuilding the section between SW Dartmouth and SW Hunziker;and WHEREAS, Community Development and Public Works staff recommend submitting a grant application for Phase 1 improvements. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Tigard Council that SECTION 1: Council approves submittal of a 2023 Federal Department of Transportation(DOT)RAISE grant application to fund the design and construction of Phase One of the SW 72nd Ave Corridor Plan in the Tigard Triangle. SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This a l `t day of Fe k r att Yy ,2023. Mayor—City of Tigard RESOLUTION No.23-03 Page 1 ATTEST: Citi-Recorder—City of Tigard RESOLUTION No.23- 0 3 Page 2