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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2007-046is Temp. Reso. 11174 April 11, 2007 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007-� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO SEEK FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS VIA AN APPLICATION THROUGH THE BROWARD COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR AN INTEGRATED BIKEWAY/WALKWAY SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF TAMARAC; PROVIDING FOR A 50 PERCENT CASH MATCH OF $500,000 IN LOCAL FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $1,000,000 IN THE EVENT OF APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWARD AND EXECUTING OF DOCUMENTS UPON APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac wishes to enhance multi -modal transportation, wellness and recreational opportunities throughout Tamarac; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide safe connectivity between City facilities, schools, shopping areas, residential areas and the Broward County Greenway system by establishing an integrated bikeway/walkway system throughout the City; and WHEREAS, Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds are available for selected transportation enhancement activities; and Temp. Reso. 11174 April 11, 2007 Page 2 WHEREAS, STP funds are administered to local governments through the State via an application through the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to the Florida Department of Transportation for transportation enhancement projects; and WHEREAS, in the event of approval of the application, the City will provide the 2007 Transportation Enhancement Program fund request of $500,000 with a 50 percent cash match in local funds in the amount of $500,000 for a total project cost of $1,000,000; and WHEREAS, the Assistant City Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation recommend submission of the application and acceptance of the award in the event of approval; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to apply for STP funds via an application through the MPO to the Florida Department of Transportation and accept the award and execute the required agreement upon approval of said application. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are HEREBY ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are HEREBY made a specific part of this resolution. 1 1 Temp. Reso. 11174 April 11, 2007 Page 3 Section 2: The appropriate City Officials are HEREBY authorized to apply for STP funds via an application through the MPO to the Florida Department of Transportation for project costs in the amount of $500,000 for an integrated bikeway/walkway system throughout the City, providing for a 50 percent cash match in local funds of $500,000, for a total project cost of $1,000,000 in the event of approval of the application. A copy of said application is attached hereto as "Exhibit A". Section 3: Upon approval of the application, the appropriate City officials are HEREBY authorized to accept the award and execute the necessary documents following legal review and approval. Section 4: Upon approval of the grant award, the appropriate City Officials are HEREBY authorized to amend the existing Grants Fund Budget in the amount of $500,000 and appropriate said funds including any and all subsequent budgetary transfers to be in accordance with proper accounting standards. Section 5: All resolutions in conflict herewith are HEREBY repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 6: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or in application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this Resolution. Temp. Reso. 11174 April 11, 2007 Page 4 Section 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ,2]�__day of , 2007. ATTEST: MAR ON SWEN ON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. )aw4A�', L112_41 C)�_ SAMUEL S. GOMN CITY ATTO Y RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD _ DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER "'A 1 1 1 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION 3/2007 ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Page 1 Of 3 Project Title: Project Sponsor (municipal, county, state, or federal agency, or tribal council): Contact Address Phone E-mail address 11lir TV E-mail address Priority (relative to other applications submitted by the Project Sponsor). Name of Applicant (If other than Project Sponsor): 1. Qualifying Enhancement Activities: Check the enhancement activity that the proposed project will address. (NOTE: Checking all activities possible does not ensure or increase eligibility. Each activity checked must meet all criteria listed for that activity in Appendix A of FDOT Procedure #525-030-300 j, Transportation Enhancement Projects). Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles The provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrian and bicyclists Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites Scenic or historic highway programs, (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities) Landscaping and other scenic beautification Historic preservation" Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals)" Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use of the corridors for pedestrian or bicycle trails) Inventory, control and removal of outdoor advertising Archaeological planning and research" Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle - caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity Establishment of transportation museums 03/2007 Page 2 of 3 2. Project Description: Use additional sheets as necessary to respond to the following: (a) Describe how the proposed project is related to the intermodal transportation system by either function, proximity or impact. (One or more may apply). (b) Where is the project located (and what are the termini, if appropriate)? Include a detailed scope of services and location map. (aerial preferred or plan view) (c) Summarize any special characteristics of project. Provide typical section drawings for appropriate projects. Include right of way lines on the typical section drawings. (d) Describe the project's existing right of way ownerships. This description shall identify when the right of way was acquired and how ownership is documented (i.e. plats, deeds, prescriptions, certified surveys). (e) Describe any proposed right of way acquisition, including expected matching fund source, limitations on fund use or availability, and who will acquire and retain ownership of proposed right of way. * (f) Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently underway. (g) Other specific project information that should be considered. 3. Project Implementation Information: Attach documentation as exhibits to this application. (a) Describe the proposed method of performing (i.e_ contract or in-house) and administering (i.e. local or state) each work phase of the project. If it is proposed that the project be administered by a governmental entity other than the Department of Transportation, the agency must be certified to administer Federal Aid projects in accordance with the department's Local Agency Program Manual (topic no. 525-010-300). Web site: www.dot.state.fl.us/projectmanagementoffice/lap/defauIt.htm (b) Describe any public (and private, if applicable) support of the proposed project. (Examples include: written endorsement, formal declaration, resolution, financial donations or other appropriate means). (c) Describe the proposed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the project when it is completed. (d) Describe source of matching funds and any restrictions on availability. (e) Other specific implementation information that should be considered. 3/2007 Page 3 of 3 4. Project Cost: 'Reminder: District IV FDOT Enhancement Funds will only be used to fund Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities. The total amount of Enhancement funds requested per project must now be in excess of $200,000. What is the total estimated cost of work to be funded using enhancement funds? Construction $ Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities $ TOTAL: How will the project be funded? MOT Enhancement Funds $ + Local $ = Total $ FDOT Enhancement Funds % + Local % : 100% CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT SPONSOR I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by (municipal, county, state or federal agency, or tribal council) and that said entity will: (1) provide any required funding match; (2) enter into a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; (3) *comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act for any Right of Way actions required for the project, (4) **comply with NEPA process prior to construction, this may involve coordination with the State Historic and Preservation Office (SHPO) prior to construction. (Not at time of application) and (5) support other actions necessary to fully implement the proposed project. I further certify that the estimated costs included herein are reasonable and understand that significant increases in these costs could cause the project to be removed from the Florida Department of Transportation work program. Signature Name (please type or print) Title Date