Res 2018-33 TAB Application for 7th StreetRESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 33
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
BOARD (TAB) FOR 2018 REGIONAL SOLICITATION GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI -USE TRAIL ALONG 7TH STREET AND 57TH AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council and the Transportation Advisory Board have announced a
solicitation for 2022 and 2023 federal funding for motorized and non -motorized transportation projects;
and
WHEREAS, the program will fund up to 80 percent of project right-of-way and construction costs; and
WHEREAS, non-federal funds must account for the remaining 20 percent of the project costs; and
WHEREAS, an application must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council by July 13, 2018, for
consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has identified 7th Street NE and 57`h Avenue NE as an important element
of the City and regional bicycle/pedestrian network as identified in the City's Active Transportation Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley strongly supports construction of a multi -use trail along 7`h Street NE
between 61' Avenue and 53rd Avenue, as well as a multi -use trail along 57`h Avenue between University
Avenue and 7`h Street, and all associated intersection treatments for bicycle and pedestrian safety;
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 along 7`h Street and 57`h
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 on 7`h Street and
57`h Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY,
MINNESOTA, THIS 9TH DAY OF JULY, 2018.
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK