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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-R-16RESOLUTION NO. ~ OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF JEFFERSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TRANSPORTATION E~HANCEMENT ACTIVITY GRANT APPLICATION AND ALLOCATING FUNDS NEEDED TO MEET THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 required states to allocate a portion of their Surface Transportation Program funds to projects that enhance transportation corridors in local communities; WHEREAS, the Jeffersonville Master Plan was completed in November, 1992, to give direction to the city as it creates a viable, enjoyable area f~ citizen enjoyment along its riverfront; WHEREAS, one provision of the Master Plan calls f'or 'the enhancement and improvement of existing conditions along Riverside Drive in Jeffersonville, Indiana; and, WHEREA~; the Transportation Enhancement Activity Program offers one means through which the City of Jeffersonville may fund the improvements scheduled for Riverside Drive and the surrounding park-like area; NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, THAT: 1. The Common Council of the city of Jeffersonville hereby authorizes the submission of an application to the Indiana Department of Transportation for Transportation Enhancement Activity funds in the amount of $500,000. 2. In addition, the Common Council hereby allocates $125,000 to meet the local match requirement for this grant program. The allocation of these funds is contingent upon the award of this grant to the City of Jeffersonville. SO RESOLVED THIS FOURTH DAY OF APRIL, Steven Stemler, Council President William Wolper~, Councilperson ~ ' ~ O < ~n~Tilpers n indrew Williams, III, Councilperson Peg~tY K~t~3~l~e~, Councilperson ~o~ert ~otter, Councilperson 1994. D~na Frantz, Coun~il~erson Mayor of Jeffersonville, Indiana FILE: WP-TEAMATCH.RES