HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 1247RESOLUTION NO. `c~.~},~
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE
OREGON DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND LAND CONSERVATION
AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PLANNING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE
TRANSPORTATION GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR A FEASIBILITY
STUDY EXAMINING 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 local
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 chazacterized 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 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.
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Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 'day of
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Mayor Hank Williams
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Mayor Hank Williams