Res No. 36-17I
RESOLUTION NO. 36-17
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
BARWICI� ROAD 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 Barwick Road 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 Barwick Road as a Complete
Street.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th dap of May, 2017.
YD. GLI CKSTEIN, MAYOR
Attest:
Clerk
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