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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 Resolution No. 024RESOLUTION NO. 24 SERIES OF 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DRCOG) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 DRCOG TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP), SURF ACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT WHEREAS, the Denver Regional Council of Governments ("DRCOG") provides funding to support communities in efforts to create local visions and action strategies that ultimately assist in the implementation of Metro Vision, the regions long-range plan for growth and development; WHEREAS, there are four types of planning studies eligible through this funding opportunity, Urban Center Study/Station Area Master Plan,; Next Steps Study; Corridor-wide Plan; and Area Planning and Implementation Strategies; WHEREAS, eligible study sponsors include local governments, RTD, and non-profits; WHEREAS, the funding source originates from the Federal Highway Administration, and administered by DRCOG; WHEREAS, the City may apply for up to $200,000.00 in grant funding with a City cash match of $41,575.00, for a total of $241,575.00 dollars; WHEREAS, City Council previously supported applications to obtain planning grant funding from the DRCOG Station Area Master Plan and Urban Center Studies funding pool, successfully applying for and completing the Englewood Light Rail Corridor Station Area Master Plan (2013) and the Englewood Light Rail Corridor Next Steps Study (2015); WHEREAS, the Englewood Light Rail Corridor Next Steps Study and Englewood Forward: The 2016 Englewood Comprehensive Plan recommend the establishment of a Downtown Development Authority and associated Downtown Plan of Development to oversee and implement physical infrastructure improvements and facilitate private real estate investments in the CityCenter, Downtown, and Medical Districts; WHEREAS, the Englewood City Council was briefed at the October 22, 200 I 8 City Counci I study session on the subject of the Englewood Redevelopment Action Plan initial phase feasibility analysis and planning and design work, and needs for subsequent phase professional services work; WHEREAS, the DRCOG Station Area Master Plan and Urban Center Studies planning grant funding may be used by the City of Englewood to address subjects outlined in the FY 19 Station Area Master Plan and Urban Center Studies eligibility criteria; WHEREAS, the City of Englewood, Colorado, desires to apply for these funds through the Denver Regional Council of Governments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section I. The City of Englewood, Colorado, is hereby authorized to file an application for Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Surface Transportation Block Grant funds, through DRCOG for fiscal year 2019. Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign and attest all necessary forms, documents, assurances, certifications and letters for the Englewood Light Rail Corridor FY 2019 Next Steps Study Application for DRCOG FY 2019 Station Area Master Plan and Urban Center Studies planning grant funding. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19"' day of NW?':Y.18. -~------------=--~....,___.___&k;_..._~- Linda Olson, Mayor ATTEST: I, Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution 24, Series of 2018.