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Res No. 34-17RESOLUTION NO. 34-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATIONS TO THE LOCAL INITIATIVES GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LINDELL BLVD AS A COMPLETE STREET; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that alternative methods of transportation are important aspects of our City planning efforts; and WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon community leaders to ensure the safety and welfare of residents and visitors in Delray Beach; and WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach wishes to install bike -ped pathways together with multi -use roadways and apply for funding related to the construction. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1: The City Commission hereby approves the City's application for Local Initiative Program funding through the Metropolitan Planning Organization to add sidewalks and protected bike lanes (cycle tracks) to Lindell Blvd/SW 10"' Ave to make it a Complete Street for multimodal transportation and aesthetics. Section 2: The City Commission hereby authorizes the Mayor or City Manager to conduct activities necessary to make a successful application for Local Initiative Program funding through the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization for establishing Lindell Blvd as a Complete Street. Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 1 RES NO. 34-17 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 2017. CAR GLICKSTEIN, MAYOR Attest: 117 LCL ' it), Clerk w RES NO. 34-17