Res 2020-17 TAB 53rd Ave Trail
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 17
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) FOR 2020 REGIONAL SOLICITATION GRANT FUNDS TO
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SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE TRAIL AND SIDEWALK ALONG 53
AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council and the TAB have announced a solicitation for 2024 and
2025 federal funding for motorized and non-motorized transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the grant will fund up to 80 percent of project costs; and
WHEREAS, non-grant funds must account for the remaining 20 percent of the project costs; and
WHEREAS, an application must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council by April 16, 2020 for
consideration; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has identified 53 Avenue as an important element of the City’s
bicycle/pedestrian network as identified in the Active Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley confirms that it will remove snow and ice from any trail or
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sidewalk within its right-of-way along 53 Avenue installed using Regional Solicitation Grant
Funding for year-round pedestrian and bicycle use; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Fridley shares jurisdiction of 53 Avenue with the City of Columbia
Heights;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley supports
seeking Regional Solicitation Grant Funding for the construction of a multi-use trail and sidewalk
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along 53 Avenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Fridley hereby approves the
submittal of a Regional Solicitation application for the construction of a multi-use trail and
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sidewalk along 53Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, THIS
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23 DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
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SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DANIEL TIENTER- CITY CLERK