RES 2008-58 - 14530RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -58
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION BY
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #14 TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION.
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School Program is designed to improve the conditions and quality of
bicycling and walking to school; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School Program seeks to reverse the 30 year decline in the numbers of
children walking to school and reintroduce opportunities for regular exercise; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley recognizes that the outdoor play area of the public schools serve as
neighborhood playgrounds for residents of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley also recognizes that the public schools are the center of many community
activities, including Parks and Recreation Department organized programs and youth sports association
athletic leagues; and
WHEREAS, Independent School District # 14 has informed the City of Fridley of intent to submit a grant
application for a Safe Routes to School Grant; and
WHEREAS, Independent School District 414 has asked the City of Fridley to be a partner in
implementing parts of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley will be reimbursed for all costs associated with the improvements
outlined in the Safe Routes to School Grant project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley recognizes the need to maintain the crosswalk markings and pathway
improvements on City property that are provided for in the Grant project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley will be approving and coordinating all work to be completed on City
property related to this grant project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fridley City Council supports the
improvements included in the Safe Routes to School Grant Application by Independent School District
# 14 and recognizes the positive impact this project will have upon the citizens of the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley supports the application to
the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for financial assistance to implement a Safe Routes
to School Project in the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 17th DAY
OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
SCOFtT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN, ITY CLERK