Resolution No. 10-56 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 10-5b
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR OREGON DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FLEXIBLE FUND PROGRAM FUNDS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION
OF SIDEWALKAND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PORTIONS OF SW 121x' AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the Oregon Department of Transportation has established a new statewide grant program, called
Flexible Fund Program,and
WHEREAS, its purpose is to fund transit,bicycle,pedestrian, and transportation demand management projects
for which local jurisdictions and transit agencies will compete for the funding of eligible activities,and
WHEREAS, the installation of sidewalks and associated improvements along 121" Avenue is identified in the
Tigard Transportation System Plan as a high priority need, and
WHEREAS, these improvements are identified in an application for Flexible Funds Program grant dollars,and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements will allow school children to walk more safely to school bus stops
within the project area and will provide older residents with limited mobility a safer walking environment than
the street.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City of Tigard hereby expresses its support for making improvements to SW 121"
Avenue between SW Tippitt Place and SW Whistlers Loop and authorizes submission of an
application for Flexible Funds Program assistance.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This y — day of 2010.
Mayor- City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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