CC Resolution 11233RESOLUTION NO. 11233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO CALTRANS FOR
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR THE
CAMPBELL AVENUE PORTALS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Streets and Highways Code, Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) program
provides funds for grants to local agencies for projects that improve safety and convenience for
bicycle commuters; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Bicycle Facilities
Unit has the responsibility for administration of the BTA program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell desires to submit an application for $700,000 for the Campbell
Avenue Portals Project; and
WHEREAS, one of the requirements of the BTA program is that applications for funding include
a resolution certifying that the required 10% local match is available; and
WHEREAS, the required $70,000 in matching funds for this project are currently available.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Campbell that
application to the BTA for grant funds in the amount of $700,000 for the Campbell Avenue
Portals Project be authorized;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $70,000, representing the required 10% matching funds, is
currently available from Bicycle/Pedestrian Traffic Safety Projects, Transportation Development
Act (TDA) Article 3 grant funds, CIP reserves, and construction tax funds;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council adopts the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle
Plan (adopted by VTA Board of Directors on August 7, 2008) for the purpose of establishing a
comprehensive policy document to guide the development of the local bikeway system and as
required to apply for BTA funds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16`h day of November, 2010, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kotowski, Kennedy, Furtado, Baker, Low
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None
~~
APPROV~ ~~~'
--`~. /L//j~"-
EVA D. LOW, MAYOR
ATTES~t:
1,~.-`
Anne Bybee, City Clerk