Resolution No. 79-109 fM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. -�
A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION. FOR FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE, THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND SIDEWALKS.
WHEREAS, most of the sidewalks in the city of Tigard do not have wheelchair access
ramps and they present an architectual barrier to the handicapped; and
WHEREAS, there are sections of the City that are without sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the construction of wheelchair access ramps and sidewalks would provide
the handicapped, elderly, low-moderate income individuals and others with easier and
safer access to their homes, the central business district, the proposed Senior
Citizens Center bus stops and City Parks; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need for the above facilities but does not have
sufficient funds to achieve construction of these facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that Washington County will have $600,00 available
ti through the Community Development Block Grant Program for the period July 1, 1980 -
r: June 30, 1981, for projects similar to the one described above.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes and supports the
application for Federal Assistance, through the Community Development Block Grank_—
Program, for the construction of approximately 125 wheelchair access ramps and
approximately 2000 lineal feet of sidewalk, at an estimated cost of $45,000 and
$10,000 respectively, or a total estimated cost of $55,000.
PASSED: This _day of November, 1979, by the Council of the City of
Tigard.
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(. Mayat
ATTEST:
City Recorder
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