R-3689-8-19 RESOLUTION NO.3689-8-19(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY,TEXAS,APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT NOMINATION PROVIDED BY THE SAFE,
ACCOUNTABLE, FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT - TRANSPORTATION EQUITY
ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS (SAFETEA — LU); AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)issued a call for projects in February 2019 for
communities to apply for funding assistance through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside(TASA)and/or
Safe Routes To School-Infrastructure(SRTS)Program; and,
WHEREAS, the SRTS funds may be used for development of plans, specifications, and estimates;
environmental documentation;and construction of pedestrian and/or bicycle infrastructure.The SRTS funds do
not require a local match. As the Project Sponsor, the Local Government would be responsible for all non-
reimbursable costs and 100%of overruns, if any, for SRTS funds; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, Texas desires to submit an application for sidewalk facilities design and
construction along Pebblebrook Drive and Sycamore Creek Drive; and,
WHEREAS,the City commits to the project's development, implementation,construction,maintenance and
financing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY,TEXAS,THAT:
SECTION 1. The Allen City Council supports funding the project. City of Allen Sidewalk Project SRTS,
as described in the City of Allen's 2019 SRTS Detailed Application (including the construction budget,
TxDOT's administrative cost, and the required local match, if any) and is willing to commit to the project's
development,implementation,construction,maintenance,management and financing. The Allen City Council
is willing and able to authorize, by resolution or ordinance, the City of Allen to enter into an agreement with
TxDOT should the project be selected for funding; and
SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY,TEXAS,ON THIS THE 13'DAY OF AUGUST 2019.
APPR VED:
Stephen T rell,MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley . George,T ,CI S C ARY