HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-023 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Grant and a Safe Routes to School GrantResolution 22-023
RESOLUTION NO. 22-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROGRAM GRANT AND A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
GRANT
WHEREAS, Washington state is accepting grant applications for both the Pedestrian
Bicycle Program and Safe Routes to School grants; and
WHEREAS, City staff have identified projects that will be competitive for both grant
programs and placed them in tiers based on their likely success; and
WHEREAS, the deadline for the Pedestrian Bicycle Program grant is May 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School grant deadline is June 6, 2022; and
WHEREAS, both programs prioritize projects that increase safety and efficiency of non -
motorized transportation options; and
WHEREAS, the City Parks, Recreation, Tree, and Trail Advisory Board reviewed the
projects and recommended applications for the Sims Way project between Logan and Hancock as
well as the Hastings project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, that the City Manager is authorized to apply for a Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Program grant and a Safe Routes to School grant.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 2nd day of May 2022.µ
Mayor
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City Clerk
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