Res No. 35-17RESOLUTION NO. 35-17
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 THE LINDELL BLVD
LOOP CONNECTION; 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 ate
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 the Lindell Loop Connection to the Brandt Bridge 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 the Lindell Loop Connection
as a Complete Street.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 2017.
C . GLICKSTEIN, MAYOR
Attest:
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