HomeMy WebLinkAboutR20-004 CDOT Grant Application - Phase I Eagle Vail Project Commissioner LM .QUI .1.-4L,--L moved
adoption of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF(M-
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RESOLUTION NO 2020-W
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CDOT)TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES GRANT
APPLICATION FOR PHASE 1 CONSTRUCITON OF PEDESTRIAN AND NON-
MOTORIZED FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 6 IN THE
EAGLE-VAIL BUSINESS CENTER
WHEREAS,Eagle County recognizes the benefits of acquiring alternative funding
sources for operations and capital improvements to the County transportation system through the
pursuit of federal and state grants,public and private cost sharing opportunities, and other
community share resources; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County would like to partner with CDOT to achieve goals of the
community; and
WHEREAS,the area of U.S. Highway 6 within Eagle-Vail has been identified as
providing inadequate and unsafe bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and
WHEREAS,certain bus stops have inadequate or no sidewalks leading to the stops; and
WHEREAS,U.S. Highway 6 is increasingly being used by bicyclists for general
recreation and transportation, and a paved, non-motorized, multi-use side path would provide a
safety enhancement; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County's Eagle-Vail Business Center Master Plan identifies and
recommends that sidewalks or trails or paths be incorporated along U.S. Highway 6.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISIONERS THAT:
THAT,the Board supports any potential grant awarded by CDOT to Eagle County.
THAT,the Board strongly supports the application and understands the requirements for
matching funds for the grant.
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THAT, if the grant is awarded, the Board strongly supports the completion of the project
as specified in the grant application.
THAT,the Board recognizes that as the recipient of a grant the project site must provide
reasonable public access.
THAT,the Board will continue to maintain the paved, non-motorized, multi-use side
path in high-quality condition.
THAT,this resolution will remain in full force and effect from and after its passage and
adoption.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, this f`11( day oiuks.a..s-s 2020.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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County Commissioners Chair
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c'nne McQueeney
ommissioner
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Matt Scherr
Commissioner
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Commissioner�l.�c - - seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry fa-iit
Commissioner McQueeney 414
Commissioner Scherr 4_A&, Lc. _1 i
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This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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