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Res No. 37-17I RESOLUTION NO. 37-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (FDOT) DELIVERY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK AND BICYCLE FACILITIES ON SWINTON AVENUE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach wishes to ensure the safety and welfare of its residents and visitors by providing safe streets and sidewalks as well as alternate methods of transportation for travel throughout the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, recognizing that alternative methods of transportation are important aspects of the City's planning efforts, wishes to install "bike -ped pathways" together with multi -use roadways. WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation desires to make improvements to the roadway, swales , sidewalks and aesthetics on Swinton Avenue from SW/SE 10th Street to NW/NE 4th Street and east to NE 2nd Avenue (hereinafter referred to as the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that endorsing the Project promotes the health, safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of the City and is in the best interests of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1: The City Commission hereby endorses the Project to add sidewalks and bicycle facilities, to increase connectivity for multimodal transportation, and improve aesthetics. Section 2: The City Commission hereby authorizes the Mayor or City Manager to conduct activities necessary to further the intent of this Resolution in endorsing the Project. Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2017. CARY D. GLICKSTEIN, MAYOR Attest: City Clerk Res. No. 37-17