HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 1202RESOLUTION NO. ~ 2- ° L
ENDORSING AN APPLICATION TO ODOT/DLCD FOR PLANNING
ASSISTANCE FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO EXAlVIINE THE CONVERSION
OF EAST PINE STREET IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT FROM
FOUR-LANES TO THREE-LANES.
WHEREAS, the state's Transportation Growth Management Program (TGM) supports
lacal government planning to better integrate transportation and land use development; and
WHEREAS, a goal of the City's Strategic Plan is to promote a pleasant and safe
downtown environment that is characterized by ease of use for pedestrians and those in
vehicles accessing our businesses; and
WHEREAS, a stated goal of the City's Transportation System Planning (TSP) is to place a
higher priority on funding and constructing street projects that address identified vehicular,
bicycle, and pedestrian safety problems than those projects that solely respond to
automotive capacity deficiencies in the street system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Central Point wishes to respond to the concerns of its citizens,
business owners, local and state officials and come together to develop innovative design
solutions that will promote safety and economic revitalization in the Downtown Business
District on East Pine Street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF .THE CITY OF
CENTRAL POINT, OREGON that the City Administrator is hereby authorized and
directed to apply for TGM Program assistance from the state and to act on the City's
behalf in all matters pertaining to this application.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 2,~ day of
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Mayor Hank Williams
ATTEST:
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City Representative
Approved by me this ~~ day of ~ ~~ 2009
ayor Hank Williams